Forensic Interviewer

Easterseals•Tupelo, MS

About The Position

As a Forensic Interviewer, you will work with the Multi-Disciplinary Team investigators to conduct forensic interviews on children ages 3-17 and vulnerable adults with allegations of sexual or physical abuse, felony neglect, or as a witness to a violent crime. Your responsibilities will include providing forensic interviews when there is an allegation of abuse to ensure the safety of the child and assess for needed referrals. You will receive intakes, schedule, and conduct forensic interviews. You will work closely with the Multidisciplinary Team while evaluating children to ensure their safety, while giving each member access to the information that is needed to fulfill their professional role and to ensure that their informational needs are met. You will ensure that forensic interview sharing is in compliance with all Mississippi laws. You will meet with MDT members after the forensic interview to discuss the interview outcome and make appropriate recommendations. You will provide fact and/or expert witness testimony in court when requested for prosecution and defense when necessary. You will also be responsible for providing monthly forensic interview logs to the CAC Director or Assistant Director for data reporting. Additionally, you will participate in Peer Review two times a calendar year per NCA Standards and attend trainings and conferences in child abuse maltreatment. You will also be responsible for tracking case statistics and ensuring forensic interview information is properly documented.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in psychology, social work, criminal justice or related field or 2+ years of work experience in child abuse maltreatment.
Child First Mississippi Forensic Interviewing Court Preparation Training Certificate.
Advanced knowledge of child abuse dynamics and child development.
Demonstrate discretion, maturity, integrity, and compassion in handling sensitive issues.
Strong written communication and verbal skills; communicate effectively with person from all components of the community; exceptional problem solving and organizational skills.
Willingness to work with a flexible schedule when necessary.

Responsibilities

Provide forensic interviews when there is an allegation of abuse to ensure safety of the child and assess for needed referrals.
Receive intakes, schedule, and conduct forensic interviews.
Work closely with the Multidisciplinary Team while evaluating children in order to ensure the safety of the child, while giving each member access to the information that is needed to fulfill their professional role and to ensure that their informational needs are met.
Ensure that forensic interview sharing is in compliance with all Mississippi laws.
Meet with MDT members after the forensic interview to discuss the interview outcome and make the appropriate recommendations.
Provide fact and/or expert witness testimony in court when requested for prosecution and defense when necessary.
Providing monthly forensic interview logs to CAC Director or Assistant Director for data reporting.
Participate in Peer Review two times a calendar year per NCA Standards and attend trainings and conferences in child abuse maltreatment.
Tracking of case statistics and ensuring forensic interview information is properly documented.