What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forensic Specialist position at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta?
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Work Shift
Day
Work Day(s)
Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Shift Start Time
8:00 AM
Shift End Time
4:30 PM
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
Performs developmentally and culturally appropriate forensic interviews of children and adolescents alleging sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, or having witnessed a crime. Manages psychosocial assessment, coordination, collaboration, advocacy, and testimony on behalf of children and families.
Experience
Primary Location Address
975 Johnson Ferry Rd
Job Family
Social/Emotional/Spiritual Support
Work Shift
Day
Work Day(s)
Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Shift Start Time
8:00 AM
Shift End Time
4:30 PM
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
Performs developmentally and culturally appropriate forensic interviews of children and adolescents alleging sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, or having witnessed a crime. Manages psychosocial assessment, coordination, collaboration, advocacy, and testimony on behalf of children and families.
Experience
- 3 years of experience with children and families in child protection, criminal justice/law enforcement, healthcare, mental health, or social service
- Professional knowledge of child abuse and neglect
- Academic training or experience in and knowledge of developmental stages in children and
- adolescents
- Experience in or familiarity with court system and testifying
- Training and/or experience in forensic interviewing
- Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited school
- No professional certifications required
- Ability to collaborate with other professionals both inside and outside the agency setting
- Must possess strong oral and written communication skills
- Computer literacy to maintain medical records, internal and external correspondence, transcription, and multidisciplinary reports
- Conducts forensic interviews of children and adolescents who are suspected victims of sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, or having witnessed a violent crime.
- Consults with investigative team members before and after the forensic interview.
- Testifies in juvenile and/or criminal court proceeding when needed.
- Conducts psychosocial assessments with children and their caretakers to screen for child protection, custody, mental health, and other safety concerns.
- Serves as a backup for intake calls of suspected abuse cases by assessing and providing appropriate guidance and follow-up.
- Provides training, education, and assistance both within the organization and to community agencies and professionals.
- Coordinates program services with interagency partners, including law enforcement, Division of Family and Children Services, mental health, hospital, medical providers, juvenile court, districts attorney’s office, child advocates, and other agencies acting on behalf of a case.
- Participates in staff meetings, case review, and multidisciplinary team and child fatality.
- Maintains accurate, up-to-date resource and referral information.
- Demonstrates understanding and compliance with documentation procedures.
- Maintains skill level and relevant knowledge base through supervision case review, research, and professional growth.
Primary Location Address
975 Johnson Ferry Rd
Job Family
Social/Emotional/Spiritual Support
