Full time Children's Advocacy Center Forensic Interviewer

TITLE: Children's Advocacy Center Forensic Interviewer (Full time position 40 hrs/week)

ACCOUNTABILITY: Accountable to the Executive Director and/or their designee

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: This position provides administrative and forensic interviews for the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) of Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford Counties a program of Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Services (SAPARS). This position requires an understanding of best practices as it relates to child centered, trauma-informed care for children who have been impacted by sexual violence and other types of abuse; the ability to effectively and thoughfully communicate with supportive care providers and multidisciplinary team members; and the highest level of professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, and professional boundaries.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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• Conduct forensic interviews with children when there are concerns of child sexual abuse and/or other forms of child abuse and neglect.
• Facilitate the pre and post interview meetings with the supportive caregiver and Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) partners.
• Facilitate the information sharing meeting with the MDT partners before the pre-interview meeting.
• Manage victim statistical information, via Empower DB, for purposes of reporting and case monitoring on a one week and one month follow up from initial intake date.
• Ensure CAC files are secure in a locked filing cabinet and that CAC database is secure via password protection at all times.
• Promote Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Services by distributing posters and brochures, staffing information table, and attending relevant meetings and trainings.
• Provide support to the Executive Director, when needed, to support fundraising efforts on behalf of the CAC program as well as SAPARS overall agency needs.
• Attend scheduled clinical supervision and 1:1 supervision with the CAC Program Coordinator on a routine basis.
• Provide administrative support, when necessary, for the purposes of CAC program needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

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• Attend monthly case review meetings and special case review meetings when requested.
• Provide insight as the CAC Forensic Interviewer at the monthly case review meetings.
• Follow up on case review recommendations where appropriate.
• Enter case data into Empower DB database and provide reports when requested.
• Attend the 40 Hour Sexual Assault Advocate Training
• Attend the National Children’s Advocacy Center’s Basic Forensic Interviewing course
• Maintain relevant professional affiliations and take advantage of continuing education and advanced training opportunities.
• Attend local and statewide peer reviews as required.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Qualifications:

• Must possess excellent professional organizational, clerical, interpersonal and writing skills.
• Knowledge and sensitivity of dynamics relating to sexual violence and other forms of child abuse.
• Knowledge of child development and best practice for child-centered, trauma informed care.
• Consistent and dependable attention to detail on all aspects of this job.
• Must be able to work independently & have flexibility in a resourceful manner to meet program goals.
• Must have working knowledge of the Maine State Judicial and Social Services Systems.
• Must be able to work as a member of a team with integrity using a strength based approach.
• Ability to accurately document and complete paperwork by due date and adhere to the strict timeline within the CAC guidelines.
• Must possess computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel)
• Must possess the highest level of confidentiality, professional boundaries and conform to the confidentiality protocols set forth in the CAC/MDT guidelines and procedures.
• Must possess a valid Maine State license and sufficient insurance coverage.
• Must pass State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) check, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Abuse and Neglect investigation, and Motor Vehicle Check.

Education:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in, social work, psychology, human services or other related field OR a 4 year combination of education, work and/or life experience with victims of sexual violence and/or child abuse.

All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation.

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person