Forensic Interviewer/Family Advocate

Catholic Community Service • Juneau, AK

13h • $30 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

Help children and youth be heard. Support families through crisis. Make a difference. The Child Forensic Interviewer & Family Advocate at Southeast Alaska Family Evaluation Child Advocacy Center (SAFE CAC) is a unique, dual-role position trained to provide forensic interviewing and trauma-informed family advocacy to children and caregivers as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) response to allegations of child maltreatment. What You Will Do Conduct neutral, developmentally appropriate, legally defensible recorded forensic interviews using the ChildFirst® protocol Provide trauma-informed advocacy and case support Coordinate with law enforcement, child protection, medical providers, prosecutors, and other MDT partners Maintain accurate, timely case documentation and data entry Deliver community education, outreach, and public awareness Provide court testimony Complete required training and ongoing professional development Participate in after-hours on-call rotation to respond to urgent cases Occasional travel (1–4 times per year) may be required for training or program services. Skills and Abilities We Are Looking For Experience in child protection, social work, behavioral health, forensic interviewing, or a related field required Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, criminal justice, law enforcement, or similar (preferred) Strong understanding of child development; child abuse and neglect; social determinants of health; and the impact of disabilities, substance use, mental illness, and other factors on children and families. Ability to manage emotionally charged situations with professionalism and compassion Cultural responsiveness and commitment to serving diverse populations Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills Ability to take initiative, work independently as well as collaboratively within an MDT Flexibility for varied schedules, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays Training & Requirements Must complete and pass required training upon hire, including: 24-hour Advocacy Training 40-hour ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Training (written & practical exams) Ongoing training to meet accreditation requirements Valid Alaska driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance Ability to pass a background check per 7 AAC 10.905 (Barrier Crimes and Conditions) Why This Role Matters Be present for children during critical moments Support healing and stability for families Be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team Receive specialized training and ongoing professional growth Do meaningful work that changes lives Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help us create a safer, healthier community for children and families! This position is full time, on-site, 37.5 hours/week, starting wage $30-36/hour.

Requirements

• Experience in child protection, social work, behavioral health, forensic interviewing, or a related field required
• Strong understanding of child development; child abuse and neglect; social determinants of health; and the impact of disabilities, substance use, mental illness, and other factors on children and families.
• Ability to manage emotionally charged situations with professionalism and compassion
• Cultural responsiveness and commitment to serving diverse populations
• Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills
• Ability to take initiative, work independently as well as collaboratively within an MDT
• Flexibility for varied schedules, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must complete and pass required training upon hire, including: 24-hour Advocacy Training 40-hour ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Training (written & practical exams) Ongoing training to meet accreditation requirements
• Valid Alaska driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
• Ability to pass a background check per 7 AAC 10.905 (Barrier Crimes and Conditions)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, criminal justice, law enforcement, or similar (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Conduct neutral, developmentally appropriate, legally defensible recorded forensic interviews using the ChildFirst® protocol
• Provide trauma-informed advocacy and case support
• Coordinate with law enforcement, child protection, medical providers, prosecutors, and other MDT partners
• Maintain accurate, timely case documentation and data entry
• Deliver community education, outreach, and public awareness
• Provide court testimony
• Complete required training and ongoing professional development
• Participate in after-hours on-call rotation to respond to urgent cases
• Occasional travel (1–4 times per year) may be required for training or program services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level