Forensic Interviewer

OVERVIEW

Cache County is accepting applications for a Forensic Interviewer to join our Attorney/Childrens Justice Center. The Forensic Interviewer conducts interviews to assist victims of personal crime and witnesses in meeting Utah and federal statutory requirements. This is a part-time position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducts forensic interviews of children according to protocols to comply with Utah statutory requirements (U.C.A.67-5b-102) in coordinating a comprehensive multidisciplinary nonprofit intergovernmental response to sexual abuse of children physical abuse of children and other crimes involving children where the child is the primary victim or a critical witness.

Gathers relevant background information from parents/caregivers law enforcement and child protective services in order to plan for an effective forensic interview. Provides debriefing after interviews with parents/caregivers law enforcement and child protective services.

Participates in the investigative staffing process; makes recommendations regarding a childs safety and ability to testify by taking legal guidelines into account and using information gathered during forensic interviews through collateral contacts and by reviewing assessment results.

Conducts forensic interviews of vulnerable adults in accordance with protocol. Conducts courtesy forensic interviews as requested according to protocol.

Create maintain and submit various records and documents including various administrative forms to ensure accurate data collection for statistical reports and other purposes.

Serve as a forensic interview specialist in court and interagency meetings; testify in court as an expert witness; provide information to judges and other criminal justice system and child protection personnel; communicate information to appropriate agency personnel to ensure follow through.

For a complete description of essential functions please see the attached job description.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited university with a Bachelors degree in social work sociology criminal justice or a related field;
AND seven (7) years of related work experience in any of the following: investigations crime victim advocacy child protective services youth counseling or related field.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The State of Utah is an equal-opportunity employer. Hiring is done without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age or disability.

Reasonable accommodations are provided to individuals with known disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For accommodation information or special accommodation to complete the application process please contact our HR Team at .

Veterans Preference (Utah Code Ann. 71A-2-102): An applicant claiming veterans preference must do by providing sufficient information to identify the type of veterans preference requested. Additionally a copy of the applicants DD-214 must be attached to the resume. If a disabled preference is claimed a copy of the applicants letter from the VA stating the disability percentage granted must also be attached.