BURNSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA

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CENTER DIRECTOR | FORENSIC INTERVIEWER

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 Toe River 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) composed of representatives from community agencies charged with investigating child abuse cases (the Department of Social Services, law enforcement, the District Attorney’s Office, and 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 collaborate 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-hours 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

A leader in trauma-informed care for child victims of crime, Southmountain has been serving children since its founding in 1903. Rooted in its early mission to care for displaced children, Southmountain operates a unique foster community, along with ten children’s advocacy centers, from the mountains to the coast.

Southmountain Children and Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.