Job Posting Dates: April 1-15, 2024. Apply ASAP.
Department: Intervention Department
Reports To: Director of Forensic Interview Training and Services
The National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC) is looking for a Child Forensic Interviewer Specialist to join our team of dedicated professionals. This role is responsible for providing high-quality forensic interviewing services to children regarding allegations of child maltreatment.
About the role
In this role, you will need to work collaboratively and in close partnership with family/victim advocates, therapists, and medical staff as well as NCAC’s partners on the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) including the Department of Human Resources, law enforcement and the district attorney’s office. NCAC serves a diverse client base and highly values diverse, qualified candidates and staff. Experienced professionals who are fluent in English and Spanish are highly encouraged to apply. Flexibility to work some late afternoon and early evening hours is required. This is a full-time, on-site position in Huntsville, Alabama. This position will be filled ASAP so applications will be reviewed as they are received.
A typical day may include some or all of the following:

• Conducting forensic interviews of children and adolescents alleging child abuse.
• Facilitating pre/post interview multidisciplinary case staffing.
• Participating in an MDT meeting and presenting results of forensic interviews.
• Testifying in court in response to a subpoena.
• Reaching out to MDT partners to establish and maintain effective relationships.
• Assisting with cross-reporting child abuse cases or with communications between local MDT members and professionals with other jurisdictions.
• Collaborating on scheduling forensic interviews with law enforcement and DHR investigators.
• Participating in supervision, professional development, or other on-going training activities such as assigned reading, role-play, and interview review.
• Participating in a regional Forensic Interview Peer Review and/or assisting with scheduling and logistics for the monthly meetings.
• Assisting with administrative tasks such as monthly calendars for forensic interviewers or transferring recorded interviews from one platform to another.

We are looking for a team member who is aligned with NCAC’s Organizational Values:

• We are passionate about making the world a better place.
• We thrive by learning, collaborating, and celebrating.
• We welcome innovative ideas and new perspectives.
• We help each other succeed.

Education and experience requirements we are looking for include:

• Bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in social work or a closely related field.
• Previous training and experience conducting forensic interviews in a Children’s Advocacy Center environment preferred
• Additional experience working with abused children and adolescents preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities we are looking for include:

• Strong working knowledge of child abuse and neglect dynamics, multidisciplinary team response to the investigation of child abuse, and forensic interviewing of children.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates interest in ongoing development of skills in forensic interviewing
• Ability to manage multiple projects with acute attention to detail.
• Ability to be adaptable to change.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to manage and process traumatic content and information, while keeping composure and completing tasks.
• Continuously learns and implements new skills and techniques based on research.
• Receives and applies feedback consistently.
• Communicates clearly and assertively when under pressure
• Respects team decisions and supports team members even during conflict
• Must be able to occasionally work non-traditional hours associated with a limited on-call protocol.

Location and Hours
This position is located on our campus in Huntsville, Alabama. The schedule is primarily weekdays but will occasionally require non-traditional hours when on call. Flexibility to work some late afternoon and early evening hours is required.
About the NCAC
The NCAC revolutionized the United States’ response to child sexual and physical abuse and other forms of child maltreatment. Since its creation in 1985, the NCAC has served as a model for the 1,000 Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) now operating or developing in the United States and in more than 40 countries throughout the world. The NCAC's mission is To Champion and Strengthen the Global Response to Child Abuse.
The NCAC is one of the leading organizations in the country providing training and technical assistance for professionals working in the field of child abuse response. We offer a variety of inter- and multidisciplinary trainings and professional development programs. Trainings are offered in-person, and virtually and on-demand through the NCAC Virtual Training Center. NCAC also provides the Child Abuse Library OnlineTM (CALiOTM), which is one of the largest repositories of child maltreatment resources in the world. Our staff trainers are experts in their fields of professional service and stay abreast of current research and trends, making our trainings relevant, ever evolving, and some of the best in the world.
Perks and Benefits
We hope you’re excited by the possibilities that come with working at NCAC! In addition to our positive organizational culture, we also offer these benefits:
Paid time off. NCAC observes 14 holidays and has a generous leave policy.
Other benefits. Health, dental, vision, and life insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and a 401k plan.
Application and Hiring Process
To apply, follow the ‟Apply Now” button, which will be at the end of this posting if you accessed it through the NCAC website. If you are reading this posting on a third-party site (Indeed, Google, etc.), please go to NCAC’s Careers page to apply via our application system: https://www.nationalcac.org/careers/
In order to be considered, you must submit a fully completed application, cover letter, resume, and salary requirements. When you apply via our website, you will receive an automatic email acknowledging that we have received your application. Please, no phone calls or emails regarding the position or application process. All offers are contingent on passing a drug screening and background check, including motor vehicle records. Candidates for jobs requiring driving must have an excellent driving record.
As shared on our website, NCAC believes it is important to be inclusive not only to our clients but also to our staff, partners, and global audiences. We recognize and appreciate the importance of creating an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring innovative ideas to the table. In recruiting for our team, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on our learning journey of how to be increasingly responsive and supportive to diverse staff, clients, and associates. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring.
NCAC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We look forward to hearing from you.