Safelight's Child Advocacy Center Forensic Interviewer

Safelight’s Child Advocacy Center (CAC)

Position Title: CAC Case Manager and Forensic Interviewer

Department: Child Advocacy Center

Supervisor: CAC Manager

Position Status: Full Time

Job Classification: Exempt

Salary Range: Based on Experience

POSITION SUMMARY Provides direct services to child victims of abuse neglect, and exploitation, and their families, this includes case management services, community advocacy and crisis support. Provide developmentally and culturally appropriate and legally defensible forensic interviews of children or adolescents alleging abuse.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

DIRECT SERVICE AND OUTREACH: 85%

· Serve as a client advocate to intercede on behalf of client to ensure equity and appropriate services. Collecting all relevant child and family history and making appropriate referrals.

· Assist victims in completing the victim compensation applications.

· Coordinate with Safelight direct service providers. Participate in professional collaborations for the best interest of survivors and the community.

· Facilitate pre/post interview multidisciplinary case staffing. Respond to subpoenas and testify when appropriate. Participate in case reviews and present cases at least once a year.

· Act as a witness to CMEs.

· Hospital/SANE exam accompaniment support as required.

· Support with Trainings and Outreach activities as needed.

· Support for Pathways/Camp Hope America as required.

· Conduct Forensic Interviews as needed in accordance with protocol and best practice.

· Maintain knowledge of local community resources and ensure clients can access needed services via on-site service provision and community providers.

REPORTING/DATABASE/SUPERVISION: 15%

· Complete summaries of forensic interviews at the end of the week, uploading a copy to Guardify, send a copy to the investigating agencies when requested.

· Ensure that client records are maintained, and services are documented as required in (Osnium) client database.

· Participate in supervision, professional development, and on-going training activities (Multidisciplinary team meetings, agencywide staff meetings etc.).

· Assisting upon request in other programs, training or certifications as requested.

· Check voice mail and email when on schedule at minimum twice a day.

· Other duties assigned to meet the needs of the agency and those it serves.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Accredited University bachelor’s degree in social work, criminal justice, or comparable human services degree.

· Maintain qualifications for NC Forensic Interviewing.

· Demonstrated knowledge of sexual violence issues and child abuse issues to serve victims in our community.

· Must be able to advocate across disciplines and foster teamwork within and among agencies constituents.

· Ability to maintain productivity and set priorities independently.

· Outlook Email and Microsoft Word Required on job.

· Ability to express ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing.

· Ability to establish rapport with the program’s clients and maintain professional boundaries.

· Ability to listen and communicate effectively offering quality customer service.

· Ability to work with people of diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.

Ability to problem solve utilizing critical thinking skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Language:

• Spanish and English fluently (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $45,000