Job: Forensic Interviewer (Full-Time)
Mission Kids is hiring a Forensic Interviewer, who will be responsible for conducting non-leading, child friendly, developmentally appropriate interview of children affected by sexual and physical abuse for Mission Kids. The Forensic Interviewer is also responsible for the facilitation and promotion of a team investigation approach of child abuse cases.
Essential Duties & Tasks include:
- Interviewing children, as well as adults with disabilities, who have potentially been victimized or witnessed a crime or violence.
- Responsible for following the National Child Advocacy Center’s (NCAC) protocol for interviewing children who are suspected victims of child abuse (sexual or physical) and witnesses of abuse or violence
- Testify in civil and criminal court proceedings as required.
- Function as an effective member and facilitator of a multi-disciplinary team including law enforcement personnel, case workers, prosecutors, medical and mental health personnel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree plus 5 years experience in a field that would prepare the candidate for interviewing suspected victims of child physical or sexual abuse. Master’s Degree preferred
- Experience working with victims of child sexual abuse, physical abuse and family violence.
- Preferred training in nationally approved child sexual abuse interview model.
- Preferred experience testifying in court
- Must have valid driver’s license or ability to get to programs at various locations
- Successful completion of background checks which include child abuse history, criminal history and FBI clearances, with no criminal history.
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If you are interested, please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@missionkidscac.org.
Mission Kids is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring practices.
