Join our Team! Penquis, a social services agency serving Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Knox counties for over 50 years, is currently seeking a (full time 36-40 hours/week; benefits eligible) Forensic Interviewer. As the Forensic Interviewer you are responsible for coordinating and providing Forensic Interviews at the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) for Penobscot and Piscataquis counties. A CAC is a safe and child-focused place that provides services to their children and non-offending caregivers when a child may have experienced sexual abuse. This position is based out of the Bangor office with occasional travel to the Dover Foxcroft site.

Location: Bangor, Maine

Forensic Interview Responsibilities:

• Providing forensic interviews of children that are timely, legally sound, trauma-informed and comply with best practices.
• Will work closely with members of our multi-disciplinary team including law enforcement, the District Attorney’s office and child protective services.
• Help to coordinate monthly multi-disciplinary team meetings and monthly case review, as well as participate in other community meetings and outreach efforts on behalf of the CAC.
• Work closely with staff at Rape Response Services (RRS), a subsidiary of Penquis, and collaborate to ensure all victims of sexual violence receive the highest quality services.

Forensic Interview Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and 1-2 years of volunteer or work experience providing direct supports to clients.
• A personal philosophy in keeping with the program’s goals and objectives and understanding of clinical, legal and/or political issues related to sexual assault.
• Willingness to work flexible and on-call hours including weekday, night and weekend hours and may require travel throughout Penobscot and Piscataquis. Reliable, insured transportation required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, computer proficiency and experience, including word processing skills.
• Upon hire and periodically thereafter, must comply with Penquis background check requirements with satisfactory results as outlined in current contract provisions.

Excellent Benefits Package: (benefit eligible)

• 14 Paid Holidays (Including your Birthday!)
• Paid Time off-3 Days upon hire
• Paid training for all required certifications
• Dental/Health/Vision
• Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Incentives

The rate of pay for this position starts at $20.95 per hour, and additional compensation may be given consideration with relevant experience. Those with related education and experience are encouraged to apply.

In accordance with federal regulations, Penquis does not discriminate. Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Penquis is a tobacco and smoke-free workplace.