Forensic Interviewer at Midcoast Children's Advocacy Center

Job Description

Job DescriptionSalary: $22.66/hour

Join our dedicated team as a Forensic Interviewer at our Children's Advocacy Center, where your passion for child welfare and expertise in crisis intervention will make a profound difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families. In this vital role, you will conduct sensitive forensic interviews with children who have experienced trauma, ensuring their voices are heard in a safe, supportive environment. Your work will be instrumental in gathering crucial information to aid investigations and promote healing, all while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams committed to child protection and justice. This paid position offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the community while advancing your career in social work, child welfare, or related fields.

Job Title:Forensic Interviewer -MidcoastChildren's Advocacy Center

Job Status:Regular, full-time(40hours);$22.66/hr(estimated annual salary $47,132.80,plus benefits)

Job Location:Based in Searsport,possible backupsupport in Boothbay Harbor

Primary Responsibilities:theforensic interviewofchildren at theMCACsite(s)

Representative Duties:

Forensic Interviewing

• AttendNational Childrens Alliance (NCA)approvedtrainingsfor forensic interviewing.Curriculum must be included on NCAs approved list of nationally or state recognized forensic interview trainings orsubmittedwith the accreditation application

• Serveastheprimary forensic interviewer and coordinator of forensic interviewsat the MCACs inWaldoCounty with back up support to Boothbay Harbor Office

• Maintain knowledge of ongoing research and best-practices in the field ofchildforensic interviewing, trauma,and child development

• Demonstrate participation in ongoing education in the field of child maltreatment and/orforensic interviewingconsisting of a minimum of 8 contact hours every 2 years, as required by NCA Accreditation Standards

• Participate in structured peer review a minimum of 2 times a year

• Coordinatewitha team of trained Forensic Interviewers from theMCACMulti-Disciplinary Team, to serve as back-up interviewers, when needed

• Ensure that all interviews conducted attheMCAC are conducted with a focus on the child using an approvedinterviewingprotocol, such as theNCAs Forensic Interviewing of ChildrenProtocol

Other

• Complete SASSMM47 hoursAdvocate Training

• Contribute totheMidcoastChildrens Advocacy Centers application for Accreditation(or alternative membership level)through NCA

• Assistwith clerical duties, such as answering the phone, typing, filing, mailing, etc. as needed

• Work a typical 8:30am-4:30pm M-F schedule, with occasional evening work hours

• Perform other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in human services or other related field, or related experience

• Familiarity with the dynamics of sexual assault and abuse

• Resourcefulness, energy,initiativeandexcellent organizational skills

• Experience working with volunteers

• Public speaking experience

• Demonstrated leadership ability and effective oral and written communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to relate to community members and agency personnel in an effective,matureand professional manner

• Ability to relate to survivors in an empathic, patient, and non-judgmental manner

• Computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, power point

• Have access to transportation

Accountability:Accountable to theMCAC Program Coordinator.