Bilingual Forensic Interviewer

Chicago Children's Advocacy Center•Chicago, IL

3h•$60,000 - $76,000•Remote

About The Position

In supporting the mission of ChicagoCAC, the Bilingual Forensic Interviewer conducts forensic interviews of victims of child sexual abuse and assault, as well as other crimes and exposure to violence. The BIFI is responsible for creating an inclusive environment that demonstrates equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging to our clients, ChicagoCAC employees, and partners. The position also assists in ChicagoCAC’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Belonging (DEIAB) initiatives.

Requirements

Minimum educational requirements of Bachelor’s degree in a human service field is required.
Previous training in one or more nationally recognized, evidence based forensic interview models/protocols (NCAC, NICHD, ChildFirst, APSAC, Cornerhouse) required or must complete 40 hours of nationally recognized forensic interview training prior to conducting interviews.
Five years’ experience working with children and adolescents required.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct developmentally appropriate and legally defensible forensic interviews of children and adolescents alleging sexual and / or physical abuse or other victims of crime utilizing approved interviewing protocol.
Work collaboratively with ChicagoCAC’s multidisciplinary team members.
Facilitate pre/post-interview multidisciplinary case staffing.
Enter forensic interview data into ETO in a timely manner.
Operate recording equipment (onsite and mobile).
Participate in monthly MDT Case Review.
Respond to subpoenas and participate in court proceeding, as required.
Available for on-call when scheduled.
Attend and participate in supervision, peer review, and other professional development activities, such as webinars, education calls and literature review, that are relevant to forensic interviewing.
Participate in meetings, training and supervision as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

BCBS HMO and PPO healthcare coverage options with an opportunity to add family members to plans.
Free life insurance at 2x your salary up to a maximum of $200,000.
Additional pay of 5% of your salary up to $3,750 per year (available after 6 months of employment) to use towards a menu of benefits such as: additional health benefits, dental, vision, long-term disability short-term disability, 403b plan, a Roth option, legal coverage, dependent care, and flexible spending.
Paid Time Off (“PTO”): PTO starts accruing the first day of employment and accrues at a rate of 35 days in a 12-month period.
PTO days are used for all days off, including holidays and sick time so you have maximum flexibility in the use of your PTO.
Timing of vacations may be dependent on client needs, as that’s our first priority.
PTO goes up to 40 days after 5 years.
Additional PTO for FMLA-related reasons up to 20 days.
A remote work policy that provides flexibility in work hours so long as operational needs are met.
Regular expert training on evidence-based therapy modalities, which includes being able to earn Continuing Education Units.
A casual dress code
Enjoy afternoon milk and cookies every Friday!