MOREHEAD CITY, NORTH CAROLINA

CENTER DIRECTOR | FORENSIC INTERVIEWER

Categories: FAMILY ADVOCATE

CENTER DIRECTOR/FORENSIC INTERVIEWER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Southmountain Children and Family Services is seeking a qualified candidate to join its team as a Center Director/Forensic Interviewer at the Carteret County Children’s Advocacy Center.

The Center Director/Forensic Interviewer coordinates with partner agencies regarding child abuse and neglect cases. The director will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (MDT) formed with the representation of community agencies charged with the investigation of child abuse cases (the Department of Social Services, law enforcement, the District Attorney’s Office, as well as other community service providers). A primary responsibility of the director is to conduct forensic interviews of children who report abuse. Extensive training will be provided for this duty. The Director will collect and input data about each case, prepare the case for discussion at a weekly case review and facilitate the meetings. The director will work in collaboration with other community service providers, as well as the family advocate and therapist at the center.

The center director/forensic interviewer reports directly to the Regional Director and is required to work cooperatively with all multi-disciplinary partners. This position is full-time, 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday, but requires flexibility for after-hour emergencies and periodic on-call.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher required

  • Preference will be given to candidates with a degree in Human Services.

  • Strong organizational, group facilitation, and written communication skills are necessary.

  • Forensic interviewing and public relations skills are preferred.

BENEFITS and COMPENSATION:

  • 401(k)

  • 401(k) matching

  • Dental insurance

  • Health insurance

  • Health savings account

  • Life insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Vision insurance

  • Professional development assistance

  • Advanced training

  • Clinical supervision

  • Compensation: based on experience and education

  • Salary: starting at $48,000

Southmountain Children and Family Services specializes in child advocacy and foster care and has been in operation since 1903. Headquartered in Morganton, NC, Southmountain Children and Family Services operates North Carolina’s first and only foster community near Lake James and currently operates ten Children’s Advocacy Centers and Evidence-based Treatment Centers across North Carolina.

Send resume/CV and pertinent information to:

  • hrdirector@southmountain.org

or

  • H.R. Director
    Southmountain Children and Family Services
    PO Box 3387
    Morganton, NC 28680

Phone calls will not be accepted.

Southmountain Children and Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.