Forensic Interviewer
Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD
•Onsite
About The Position
Conducts thorough forensic interviews regarding allegations of abuse or neglect. Works collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team members to ensure individuals are provided quality support and an interview that is forensically sound and follows national standards. The Forensic Interviewer will be expected to work closely and effectively with investigators, prosecutors, mental health specialists, medical providers, social services, advocates and others involved in a case.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justice or related field.
- Two years’ work experience with children in human services, criminal justice or related field.
- Individuals with forensic interviewing responsibilities must demonstrate participation in ongoing education in the field of child maltreatment and/or forensic interviewing consisting of a minimum of 8 hours of Continuing Education Unit (CEU)/Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits every two years.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conducts developmentally appropriate, forensically sound and thorough forensic interviews with individuals regarding allegations of abuse or neglect.
- Collaborates with multi-disciplinary team members in abuse or neglect cases.
- Acts as an advocate to create and support high standards for abuse or neglect investigations.
- Provides education, prevention and training to agencies and communities.
- Coordinates the case review process.
- Testifies in court.
Benefits
- Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
