FAC Forensic Interviewer and MDT Coordinator

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**Summary**

Under the supervision of the Family Advocacy Center Director, the

Forensic Interviewer & MDT Coordinator conducts legally defensible

forensic interviews of children, vulnerable adults, and qualifying

victims or witnesses using trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate

practices. The position coordinates the Navajo County Multidisciplinary

Team (MDT), supports Family Advocacy Center operations, assists with

National Children\'s Alliance (NCA) standards, maintains

multidisciplinary protocols, coordinates training and peer review, and

promotes collaboration among partner agencies. The position conducts

approximately 150 forensic interviews annually and requires sound

judgment, professionalism, confidentiality, and strong interagency

collaboration.

**Essential Job Functions**

• (Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities
  
  

Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other

characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a

comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions

in this class.)*

**Forensic Interviewing & Case Coordination**

• Conduct forensic interviews using AFIT or other approved forensic
  
  

interviewing protocols.

• Interview children, vulnerable adults, and qualifying victims or
  
  

witnesses involved in abuse, neglect, exploitation, domestic

violence, and criminal investigations.

• Coordinate interviews with MDT partners and conduct caregiver
  
  

pre-interviews.

• Facilitate multidisciplinary briefings and maintain accurate case
  
  

documentation.

• Operate forensic interview recording equipment.
• Participate in peer review, quality assurance, and case
  
  

consultation.

• Provide courtroom testimony and respond to after-hours forensic
  
  

interview requests as needed.

**MDT Coordination & Leadership**

• Coordinate and facilitate the Navajo County MDT.
• Schedule MDT meetings, case reviews, and multidisciplinary staffing.
• Maintain MDT communication, participation, and operational
  
  

protocols.

• Track MDT activities, outcomes, and process improvements.
• Serve as liaison between the Family Advocacy Center and partner
  
  

agencies.

**FAC Program Administration & NCA Compliance**

• Support compliance with National Children\'s Alliance standards.
• Coordinate peer review, continuing education, and quality assurance
  
  

activities.

• Maintain program statistics, reports, and grant-related
  
  

documentation.

• Assist with development of FAC policies, procedures, and
  
  

multidisciplinary protocols.

• Coordinate maintenance of interview rooms, equipment, and program
  
  

resources.

**Training & Professional Development**

• Complete and maintain required forensic interview certification,
  
  

continuing education, and peer review.

• Participate in advanced training and professional development.
• Provide training and technical assistance to MDT partners.
• Represent the Family Advocacy Center through outreach, committees,
  
  

and community education.

• Other Duties**\
  
  

Perform other job-related duties, special projects, cross-training,

grant-related activities, and operational assignments consistent with

**Knowledge and Skills**

Knowledge of child development, trauma, abuse dynamics, forensic

interviewing, NCA standards, victim rights, confidentiality, criminal

justice systems, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Skills in forensic

interviewing, communication, documentation, organization, critical

thinking, public speaking, conflict resolution, and time management.

Ability to maintain neutrality, exercise sound judgment, coordinate

multidisciplinary responses, maintain confidentiality, build

professional relationships, and adapt to changing prioriti s.

**Desirable Qualifications**

**Minimum Qualifications**

• Bachelors degree in psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Child
  
  

Development, Human Services, Education, Behavioral Sciences, or a

closely related field;**or**an equivalent combination of education

and progressively responsible experience.

• Valid Arizona Driver License.
• Ability to pass all required background investigations.
• Ability to obtain AFIT or other County-approved forensic interview
  
  

certification within twelve months of hire and maintain required

continuing education.

**Preferred Qualifications**

Bachelors or masters degree in a related field.

Experience conducting forensic interviews or working in child advocacy,

victim services, child welfare, law enforcement, prosecution, or

behavioral health.

Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams or interagency programs.

Knowledge of National Children\'s Alliance standards.

Experience in a Child Advocacy Center or Family Advocacy Center.\<