What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forensic Interviewer position at Children & Family Advocacy Center?
To conduct purposeful, legally defensible forensic interviews with any child in which there is a concern for safety or allegation of maltreatment as referred by Child Protective Services and/or local law enforcement agencies. The interviewer shall conduct forensic interviews, adhering to the ChildFirst forensic interviewing protocol.
Responsibilities (may Include, But Are Not Limited To)
Responsibilities (may Include, But Are Not Limited To)
- Conduct forensic interviews of children utilizing the ChildFirst interviewing protocol and cover all forms of maltreatment.
- Coordinate efforts to allow appropriate multidisciplinary team members an opportunity to observe the live interview.
- Ensure interviews are staffed pre- and post-interview to provide for the sharing of information.
- Educate team regarding child development, the process of disclosure, and any other necessary research on the dynamics of child abuse/trauma and how it impacts a child's experience.
- Provide updates to the forensic interview process, as needed to core agency partners.
- Provide court testimony in either expert or lay witness capacity in civil or criminal cases, as needed.
- Attend MDT case reviews, specific case staffing, CAC staff, and component meetings, as directed.
- Maintain accurate documentation of interviews, release evidence to MDT partners involved, and share case information in MDT case reviews.
- Foster growth in professional development, stay up to date on best practices and evolving issues in the field, and pursue ongoing opportunities to develop interviewing skill set.
- Adhere to scheduled work hours and share on-call rotation with other component staff.
- Foster open and positive relationships with other agencies and maintain appropriate networking affiliations.
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited school.
- 1-year of experience working with child abuse victims and their families.
- 1-year of experience working in a Multidisciplinary team environment related to child abuse.
- Excellent teamwork skills, initiative, and multicultural sensitivity.
- Skilled in listening and communicating in a one-on-one setting, as well as within a team.
- Ability to maintain composure in a high-stress environment while dealing with trauma and difficult situations.
- Must have a flexible nature with the ability to be available both during business hours and some nights/weekends.
- Trained in ChildFirst Forensic Interviewing protocol or prepared to be trained immediately following hire.
Salary : $42,000