MDT Coordinator/Forensic Interviewer

The MDT Facilitator/ Forensic Interviewer plays a dual role, primarily responsible for coordinating a collaborative multidisciplinary team (MDT) response to ensure a unified, child-centered approach. In addition, the position serves as a Forensic Interviewer, conducting trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate forensic interviews with children involved in abuse investigations. This role is critical in reducing system-induced trauma, enhancing interagency communication, and ensuring children and families receive timely, coordinated services throughout the investigation and intervention process.

Key Responsibilities of MDT Facilitator:

• Develop and manage MDT case review agendas for each assigned county, ensuring all eligible cases are captured and prepared for review in accordance with written protocols and NCA standards.

• Coordinate and communicate case review schedules, ensuring timely distribution of agendas, meeting links or locations, and case materials to all MDT partners.

• Facilitate case review meetings using a trauma-informed, child-centered approach that encourages collaboration, accountability, and equal voice from all participating disciplines.

• Ensure consistent participation from law enforcement, child protection, prosecution, mental health, medical, and victim advocacy representatives as part of a compliant MDT structure.

• Document meeting outcomes clearly and thoroughly, including follow-up actions, assigned responsobilites, and service linkage efforts for each child and family.

• Maintain accurate and current records of MDT personnel, agency assignments, and contact information; ensure partners are kept informed of updates relevant to case coordination.

• Strengthening interagency collaboration by building professional relationships with all MDT members, fostering mutual respect, and promoting a unified response to child abuse.

• Mediate and address MDT conflicts or misunderstandings constructively, serving as a neutral facilitator and maintaining the focus on child safety and case progress.

• Ensure adherence to written interagency agreements and facilitate annual review of MDT protocols and case review procedures.

• Enter and maintain complete, timely, and accurate case data in the designated client tracking system (e.g., Collaborate), supporting grant reporting, outcome measurement, and accreditation compliance.

• Serve as a liaison between Cherished Hearts CAC and external stakeholders to reinforce MDT alignment with emerging best practices and community needs.

• Participate in internal staff meetings, strategic planning efforts, and community education initiatives as requested to represent the MDT coordination perspective.

Key Responsibilities of Forensic Interviewer:

• Conduct neutral, developmentally appropriate, and legally defensible forensic interviews of children and vulnerable individuals using the ChildFirst® Mississippi protocol and other approved best practice models.

• Tailor interview strategies based on the child victim/vulnerable adult’s age, cognitive ability, trauma history, and cultural background to minimize re-traumatization and maximize information accuracy.

• Ensure each interview is conducted in a supportive, child-friendly environment that prioritizes safety, comfort, and trust.

• Prepare pre-interview plans in collaboration with MDT partners, reviewing referral information, prior disclosures, and investigative needs.

• Collaborate closely with law enforcement, child protective services, prosecutors, and other MDT members before, during, and after each interview to coordinate logistics, clarify roles, and meet investigative priorities.

• Facilitate immediate post-interview debriefings with MDT participants to summarize findings, identify next steps, and promote coordinated case management.

• Participate regularly in case staffing and MDT review meetings, offering professional insights and advocating for trauma-informed responses.

• Accurately complete and enter forensic interview documentation—including interview notes, summaries, and audio/video records—into the agency’s case management and data tracking systems in a timely manner.

• Generate high-quality written forensic interview summaries that reflect factual content, non-leading techniques, and interview flow, for use by investigative and legal partners.

• Maintain meticulous and confidential records in compliance with Cherished Hearts CAC policy, legal guidelines, and applicable data privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA, state law).

• Provide fact and/or expert witness testimony in criminal, family, or civil court proceedings, as required, regarding forensic interviews conducted and general forensic interviewing practices.

• Collaborate with staff and MDT team to prepare for court testimony, including interview review, documentation validation, and courtroom procedures.

• Maintain professionalism and neutrality in all legal proceedings, upholding the forensic interviewer’s role as an impartial factfinder.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work or related field with a minimum of one-year post degree level experience

• A minimum of two years of experience working with child abuse victims (preferred).

• Computer skills to include, but not limited to: Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Additionally, you will be required to input data into Collaborate and Coalition Manager

• Valid Driver’s License and proof of automobile insurance.

• Clear results from background checks and drug screening.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person