Forensic Interviewer, Child Advocacy Center - Fulltime

Children's Wisconsin • Mount Pleasant, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/

Position Summary: This position performs forensic interviews of children using accepted techniques that adhere to all legal requirements and an appropriate developmental approach. In collaboration with appropriate community-based agencies assists children, families and other Child Advocacy Center (CAC) staff with referrals to available community resources. Gathers and assesses information regarding children and families seen at the CAC that is relevant to and used for the medical/forensic evaluation. Participates in activities that enhance the standing of the Child Advocacy and Protection Services (CAPS program locally, statewide and nationally. Receives case supervision from the Forensic Interview Program Supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in social work or related field required
• 2+ years of experience working with children who may have been maltreated and their families required.
• Significant crisis management experience with the ability to comfortably work in situations that may be potentially confrontational required.
• Experience working with families of diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds required.
• Advanced knowledge in the dynamics of child maltreatment and its effects on children and their family members.
• Demonstrated and recognized excellence in performing assessments of children who may have been maltreated and in reporting the results and conclusions to the family and appropriate team members.
• Excellent ability and skill in developing professionally appropriate relationships with children referred for maltreatment evaluations.
• Advanced interpersonal skills required to communicate and work effectively with others in a multi-disciplinary team environment and with representatives of partner agencies who possess a wide variety of professional backgrounds and experiences.

Nice To Haves

• Master degree in social work preferred.
• Training and experience in forensic interviewing of children preferred.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice and child welfare systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs forensic interviews of children using accepted techniques that adhere to all legal requirements and an appropriate developmental approach.
• In collaboration with appropriate community-based agencies assists children, families and other Child Advocacy Center (CAC) staff with referrals to available community resources.
• Gathers and assesses information regarding children and families seen at the CAC that is relevant to and used for the medical/forensic evaluation.
• Participates in activities that enhance the standing of the Child Advocacy and Protection Services (CAPS program locally, statewide and nationally.
• Receives case supervision from the Forensic Interview Program Supervisor.

Benefits

• We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees