FORENSIC INTERVIEWER

Overview: This position involves conducting forensic interviews with children and teens at a child advocacy center. Part or full-time available.

Key Responsibilities:

· Conducts developmentally-sensitive and forensically-sound interviews for concerns of abuse and/or neglect in accordance with the Oregon Interviewing Guidelines

· Works closely with medical provider to develop a medical diagnosis of (possible) child abuse

· Testifies in court when necessary

· Completes all required documentation, reports, and summaries promptly and according to legal and professional standards

· Maintains confidentiality following HIPAA and other legal requirements

· Receives continuing education related to child abuse issues and interviewing techniques including specific training as requested

· Attends and participates in multidisciplinary team meetings

· Attends and participates in regional peer review

· Provides training and presentation on child abuse as requested

· Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications

· Prior experience as forensic interviewer at child advocacy center in Oregon.

· Bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least 4 years’ experience working with children OR Master’s degree in a related field with at least 2 years’ experience working with children.

· Strong organizational and time-management skills

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Fluent in English; writing, reading and speaking required

· Tactful and diplomatic interpersonal skills

· Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and write reports and correspondence

· Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database management

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

· Commitment to the values and mission of Juliette’s House and child advocacy

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume detailing relevant experience and qualifications. Please include contact information for at least two professional references.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• FORENSIC INTERVIEWER: 2 years (Preferred)

Location:

• McMinnville, OR 97128 (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• McMinnville, OR 97128 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• McMinnville, OR 97128: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person