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The Fedcap Group · 2 months ago

Forensic Interviewer

Tupelo, MS

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The Fedcap Group is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and high-quality care to individuals. They are seeking a Forensic Interviewer to conduct forensic interviews on children and vulnerable adults with allegations of abuse, ensuring safety and proper referrals while collaborating with a Multi-Disciplinary Team.

CharityHealth CareMental HealthNon Profit

Responsibilities

Provide forensic interviews when there is an allegation of abuse to ensure safety of the child and assess for needed referrals

Receive intakes, schedule, and conduct forensic interviews

Work closely with the Multidisciplinary Team while evaluating children in order to ensure the safety of the child, while giving each member access to the information that is needed to fulfill their professional role and to ensure that their informational need needs are met

Meet with MDT members after the forensic interview to discuss the interview outcome and make the appropriate recommendations

Communicate and provide written reports of interviews to the proper investigative agencies within a timely manner

Provide fact and/or expert witness testimony in court when requested for prosecution and defense when necessary

Conducting and documenting follow-up services for clients served and representatives as it relates to the criminal case

Providing monthly forensic interview logs to CAC Director or Assistant Director for data reporting

Participate in Peer Review two times a calendar year per NCA Standards and attend trainings and conferences in child abuse maltreatment

Tracking of case statistics

Qualification

Forensic InterviewingChild Abuse DynamicsDegreeChild First Training CertificateWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor degree in psychology, social work, criminal justice or related field or 2+ years of work experience in child abuse maltreatment

Child First Mississippi Forensic Interviewing Court Preparation Training Certificate

Advanced knowledge of child abuse dynamics and child development

Demonstrate discretion, maturity, integrity, and compassion in handling sensitive issues

Strong written communication and verbal skills; communicate effectively with person from all components of the community; exceptional problem solving and organizational skills

Willingness to work with a flexible schedule when necessary