Forensic Interviewer

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Forensic Interviewer provides forensic interview services to all agency clients who are child victims of abuse, neglect, violence or who are drug-endangered or are a witness to violence or a crime. The Forensic Interviewer interacts with professionals from other disciplines and agencies involved in investigations involving children and/or the provision of services to children and their families. The Forensic Interviewer acts as one of the agency’s liaisons to Mercer County’s Multidisciplinary Investigative Team (MDIT) and all other investigative, court and child protection professionals who interact with the agency. The Forensic Interviewer may also act as the agency’s liaison with other community partners when deemed necessary by the agency.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Schedule and conduct neutral, fact-finding, developmentally appropriate investigative interviews of child victims.
• Ensure recording of each forensic interview conducted at Child Protect.
• Maintain accurate and up to date records and paperwork on all forensic interviews conducted at Child Protect.
• Consult with MDIT members before and after interviews and coordinate case specific information sharing among the MDIT.
• Attend and testify in court proceedings as necessary.
• Obtain Forensic Interviewer certification and attend trainings as required by the agency.
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Follow agency policies and procedures.
• Ensure the maintenance of case tracking logs, client case notes and MDIT meeting notes.
• Ensure collaboration with other agencies to enhance service delivery to child victims.
• Attend all MDIT meetings and MDT meetings when requested.
• Ensure the entry and updating of case tracking data entry information.
• Attend additional community meetings as assigned by the Executive Director or the Direct Service Manager.
• Assist with the agency’s child abuse prevention education campaigns when necessary.
• Maintain statistical data for all services provided at Child Protect.
• Conduct public speaking engagements as assigned by the Executive Director or the Direct Service Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

BA/BS, preferably in Human Services or Social Work. Experience in human services or social work is required. Experience in the child welfare system is highly preferred. The candidate cannot be listed on the child abuse registry, sex offender registry and must have no prior history of criminal behavior. The candidate must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. (A criminal background check and child abuse and sex offender registry checks will be conducted in accordance with the Volunteers for Children Act Public Law 105-251.)

SKILLS

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate with wide range of individuals from different backgrounds.
• Ability to work with diverse families and children in stressful situations.
• Knowledge of the child abuse/neglect dynamics.
• Knowledge of the stages of child development.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with Child Protect staff, the public and with professionals of other disciplines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• The ability to consistently demonstrate professional behaviors and leadership skills that are in support of the vision, mission, and philosophy of Child Protect.
• The ability to work well without constant supervision.
• The ability to work well as a team member.
• Ability to be flexible in your work schedule and travel overnight when required.
• Proficient computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Access, Publisher and Power Point.

Pay: $36,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person