Careers

SAFE-CARE (Sexual Assault Forensic Examination-Child Abuse Resource and Education) is a state-funded program that develops and maintains a coordinated medical response to child abuse and neglect in Missouri. The role of the SAFE-CARE Program Specialist is to provide oversight, development, and direction for programs that provide training to medical providers on the forensic evaluation and comprehensive medical care of children who may have suffered physical or sexual abuse; provide mentorship, support, and ongoing education for a network of providers that take an active role in providing these services to children in their communities; and empower multidisciplinary team members to better recognize and respond to child abuse and neglect.

The Program Specialist also manages the program contract and works collaboratively with partners and stakeholders including the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and the SAFE-CARE Medical Resource Centers (Children’s Mercy, St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital) to promote best practices in the field and improve Missouri’s statewide medical response to child abuse and neglect. Independent judgment and discretion are necessary to accomplish the duties set forth, below.

The SAFE-CARE Program Specialist position is supported by state and federal grants and contracts, thus requiring compliance with state and federal requirements. This position requires occasional in-state and out-of-state travel and employees are reimbursed for travel expenses at a reasonable rate. Evening and weekend hours are occasionally necessary. The SAFE-CARE Program Specialist reports to the Director of Membership & Programs. This is a full-time salaried position.