NEOGOV · 1 hour ago
Forensic Interviewer - Family Justice Center - Spanish/English Bilingual Skills Required
County of San Mateo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$102K/yr - $128K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Forensic Interviewer for the San Mateo County Family Justice Center, a newly established support center for families and survivors of domestic violence and abuse. The Forensic Interviewer will conduct neutral, trauma-informed interviews of victims and witnesses, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and provide essential services to support the justice process.
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Responsibilities
Conduct forensic interviews, in both English and Spanish with children and adolescents in accordance with San Mateo County protocols
Conduct forensic interviews, in both English and Spanish, with adult victims or witnesses, including adults with special needs
Provide information, crisis intervention, resource referrals and support to children and adolescents and their non-offending family members, as needed, and in collaboration with partner agency personnel
Participate regularly in Forensic Interviewer peer review and skills-based continuing education in forensic interviewing
Participate in monthly multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and case reviews
Work collaboratively with partner agencies personnel with case tracking and data collection
Work on MDT projects and committees, as necessary
Testify in criminal and dependency court as a percipient witness for cases in which they conducted an interview
Assist in the delivery of educational presentations, upon request
Attend forensic interviewer peer review a minimum of four times per year
Perform related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
At least five years of experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment with Child Protective Services, Law Enforcement, or Human or Social Services
Completion of an NCA-approved Child Forensic Interview Training course upon hire or within six months of hire
Obtain a minimum of 8 hours of continuing education in forensic interviewing every two years in accordance with National Children's Alliance standards and meet or exceed NCA Accreditation requirements
Some college coursework in psychology, counseling, social work, criminal justice or other closely related field; and five (5) years of experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment with Child Protective Services, Law Enforcement, and Human or Social Services; or
Possession of a bachelor's degree in social sciences with an emphasis in psychology, counseling, social work, criminal justice or other related field; and three (3) years of experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment with Child Protective Services, Law Enforcement, and Human or Social Services
Possession of a master's degree in social sciences with an emphasis in psychology, counseling, social work, criminal justice or other related field; and one (1) year of experience in a multi-disciplinary environment with Child Protective Services, Law Enforcement, and Human or Social Services
Ability to build rapport with and gain cooperation from emotional and reticent individuals coming from a variety of ethnic and socio-economic groups
Experience interviewing victim's families and other individuals to obtain information on a variety of complex and sensitive subjects
Knowledge of crisis intervention methodologies to assist victims, witnesses, and their families
Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team and with clients across cultures and developmental abilities
Ability to exercise initiative and good judgment in decision-making and in solving problems, including problems of a sensitive or political nature
Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in high-pressure or crisis situations
Preferred
Experience working in a mental health setting
A strong desire to help people
The Ability to listen with empathy to traumatic experiences and maintain balance and objectivity
Demonstrated success with self-care while providing services
Demonstrated success working independently and as part of a team
Resourcefulness and the ability to 'think on their feet' and respond effectively in the moment
Benefits
Health and wellness
Financial security
Wellness and professional development programs
Federal Social Security system
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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