Forensic Interviewer
Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
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Job Summary
Position Description
Primary responsibility of interviewing children alleged to be victims of sexual abuse exploitation severe child maltreatment or witness to violent crimes. Forensic Interviewers are specially trained to interview children in a supportive child-friendly and non-leading way while the investigators involved view the interview. The interview is digitally recorded to preserve the childs disclosure and demeanor minimizing the number of times a child is interviewed.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct Forensic Interviews utilizing a nationally recognized protocol.
Gather pertinent information during pre and post interview process to conduct comprehensive interviews.
Attend local regional and national trainings on interviewing children and child abuse.
Attend Multidisciplinary case staffing to discuss disclosures.
Participate in local regional and national peer review and stay up to date on current literature to maintain a high level of interviewing skills.
Testify as an expert witness in civil and criminal court regarding interviewing children the process of disclosure and dynamics of child sexual abuse.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Requirements
Education and Experience:
Masters Degree in Social Work Human Services Criminal Justice Counseling Psychology or related mental health field.
Two (2) years working with sexually abused children child maltreatment or trauma-related population
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); Licensed Professional Counselor - Intern (LPC-Intern); Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT); Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA).
OR
Masters Degree in Social Work Human Services Criminal Justice Counseling Psychology or related mental health field
Five (5) years working experience at a Childrens Advocacy Center.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge or experience working with an advocacy center child welfare agency or the criminal justice system.
Specialized training in child maltreatment and an understanding of the child welfare system and advocacy centers.
Skill with a digital recording system such as Simulation IQ to setup and verify recording of forensic interviews preferred.
A hospitable disposition skill in public relations and a patient objective non-judgmental attitude.
Strong organizational skill computer skill flexibility and ability to work independently and on a team.
Ability to assess age-appropriate language verbal and non-verbal communication and exceptional recall abilities.
NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Hours:
Monday Friday Hours will be discussed during interview.
Salary:
Salary commensurate with experience.
Criminal and CPS background check required prior to hiring and E-Verify upon hire.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
This position is generally in a sedentary role but may at times require the ability to lift files up to 20 pounds.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
