The Children’s Advocacy Center for Child Abuse Assessment and Treatment

Job Title: Forensic Interview Specialist

Part-time: Up to 16 hours a week (Monday – Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm)

Salary rate: $28 - $30 an hour

This position is for our Main office in Covina and our Satellite office in Los Alamitos.

We ask that the candidate have a reliable means of transportation as there will be

required travel to each of these locations when scheduled.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Forensic Interview Specialist works in a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) setting to conduct neutral and developmentally appropriate forensic interviews of children who are alleged to be victims of sexual, physical, and/or emotional abuse or who have been witnesses to violent crimes. The Forensic Interview Specialist is also called upon to interview any person of any age with a developmental disability.

The Forensic Interview Specialist works under the direction of and reports to the Executive Director.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct forensic interviews with the above-mentioned populations.
• Consult with Multi-Disciplinary Team members before, during and after interviews.
• Utilize and update data tracking systems with accurate and timely information and documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality concerning all information regarding victims and potential witnesses who are assisted at our agency.
• Must be emotionally prepared to interact daily with child abuse victims and their families in a professionally compassionate manner.
• Respond to subpoenas appropriately and as required.
• Work with Victim Advocates, Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and/or law enforcement to provide crisis intervention and resource information to children and their non-offending families.
• Participate in and frequently lead monthly Case Review and forensic interview peer review.
• Participate in local and state-wide meetings and attend training and conferences relevant to best practices in advocacy.
• Collaborate effectively with law enforcement, social workers, prosecutors, medical staff, DCFS liaison, CAC staff and Executive Director.
• Knowledge of and adherence to National Children's Alliance (NCA) best practice standards and guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned by Executive Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, counseling, psychology or criminal justice preferred but not required.
• Experience in conducting forensic interviews preferred but not required.
• Experience working with children and families who may have experienced trauma.
• Knowledge of dynamics of child abuse, child trauma and child development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to effectively communicate with and coordinate between diverse groups and individuals including MDT partners and primary and secondary victims/survivors.
• Understanding of the criminal justice system, child protection services, and court processes.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong computer literacy skills.
• Ability to accurately enter information into databases and spreadsheets.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Awareness of, and strategies for coping with, stress and/or vicarious trauma.
• Must pass a Live Scan, as required by law, and other background checks.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with MDT partners, including law enforcement, child protection services, and prosecution agencies.
• Experience with MDT approach to the investigation, intervention, and prosecution of child abuse cases.
• Knowledge and/or experience in the area of child abuse, child protection, crime victim advocacy and services fields.
• Experience providing crisis intervention and identifying, accessing, and coordinating community mental health and social service resources for children and families.
• Bilingual in Spanish and/or Mandarin.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Ability to Commute:

• Covina, CA 91724 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Covina, CA 91724: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person