Forensic Interviewer/Community Educator

Every Child • Moline, IL

440d • $40,000 - $45,000

About The Position

The Forensic Interviewer/Community Educator at EveryChild is responsible for conducting forensic interviews of children, adolescents, and dependent adults who are referred due to allegations of sexual or severe physical abuse. This role also involves developing and delivering community education initiatives for the Mississippi Valley Child Protection Center (MVCPC). The position requires adherence to established standards and protocols while supporting the overall mission of the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human services, behavioral sciences, criminal justice, or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Previous forensic interview training and experience desirable.
• Experience working with child abuse preferred.
• Ability to embrace organizational goals and work in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to adhere to professional boundaries and confidentiality requirements required.
• Ability to maintain availability within non-traditional hours.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Bilingual a plus, but not required.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic interviews of children, adolescents, and dependent adults alleging serious abuse as referred to MVCPC by Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and/or law enforcement.
• Prepare and submit formal reports of interviews for HHS and/or law enforcement.
• Respond to subpoenas and provide court testimony as required.
• Assist in collecting all relevant child and family history, as warranted.
• Maintain case records as appropriate.
• Collect and record service-related data as required.
• Actively participate and contribute with the MVCPC Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) regarding case reviews and service provision.
• Work to ensure ongoing adherence to best practice standards with the NCA Child Advocacy Center Accreditation Standards.
• Aid in the planning and coordination of educational activities for MVCPC.
• Aid in the development of community education materials and serve as a primary point of contact for MVCPC community education activities.
• Fulfill 'on-call' status expectations as required and maintain reasonable flexibility within availability.
• Remain up-to-date in regards to training, professional development, and continuing education expectations established within the NCA Accreditation Standards, MVCPC policy and procedures, and expectations advanced by management.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement
• Health savings account
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree