ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA

FORENSIC INTERVIEW SPECIALIST

Categories: FORENSIC INTERVIEWER

FORENSIC INTERVIEW SPECIALIST DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Southmountain Children and Family Services is seeking a qualified candidate to join its team as a Forensic Interviewer at the Nash, Edgecombe, Wilson County Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC).

The Forensic Interview Specialist ensures children referred to the CAC are provided a forensic interview in an unbiased and developmentally appropriate manner. Each forensic interview should be conducted in accordance with best practice standards as outlined by the accrediting association. The focus of this position is also to provide support, orientation and education to children who are victims of abuse and to their family members, as well as coordinate services with partnering agencies involved in the investigation and treatment of child abuse, neglect and trauma. The job may also include community prevention awareness outreach.

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.

  • Ability to communicate effectively with young children and adolescents

  • Knowledge of child development, child abuse and the effects of child maltreatment

  • Excellent written and verbal communication, computer and mediation skills

  • Must have a working knowledge of the impact of trauma and implement a trauma-informed care approach to providing services.

  • Forensic interviewing skills/experience 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 $45,000

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.