Bilingual Forensic Interviewer

Join Kids FIRST, recently named one of Oregon's top 100 nonprofits to work for, as a Forensic Interviewer for children who've experienced abuse. Must speak Spanish fluently.

A Forensic Interviewer conducts interviews with children in a developmentally appropriate, forensically sound, trauma-informed manner. Interviewers actively participate and are members of the Lane County Multidisciplinary Team. This position is full-time, salaried/exempt. Bilingual English/Spanish is required to be considered.

Bilingual Forensic Interviewer Position Description

Mission: Providing intervention and advocacy for children who are victims of, or witnesses to, crime.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Conducts Forensic Interviews of children in accordance with the Oregon Interviewing Guidelines. Actively participates and provides guidance as a member of the Lane County Multidisciplinary Team. Educates community members and MDT Partners on various child abuse topics. Occasional court testimony is required as a fact and/or expert witness. This position is full-time, salaried/exempt.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct forensic interviews that are research-based, developmentally appropriate, and culturally sensitive in accordance with the Oregon Interviewing Guidelines;
• Collaborate and consult with MDT partners regarding cases referred for child abuse assessment before, during, and after a forensic interview;
• Report disclosure outcomes and complete detailed data tracking and case management as it relates to clients served at Kids FIRST.
• Provide guidance and specific recommendations at MDT case review based on role and general expertise as it relates to child abuse, child development, dynamics of disclosure, best practices in forensic interviewing, memory and trauma;
• Familiarize with relevant research and interviewing techniques by seeking resources aligned with current best practices and by participating in continuous professional development opportunities;
• Carry a leadership position in mentoring other OCFIT trained Forensic Interviewers in our county, as well as our region. Participates and assists in the facilitation of peer review, locally and regionally;
• Provide outreach and education to community partners, locally, regionally and statewide. Serves as an expert and may consult and train on projects such as OCFIT and advanced interviewing topics;
• Promote Kids FIRST in a positive and professional manner with clients, staff, MDT partners and the community;
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, sociology, child development, or related field and two years of experience working in a child abuse-related profession; or
• Bachelor's Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, sociology, child development, or related field and four years of experience working in a child abuse-related profession;
• Ability to pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check and child welfare history check;
• Respect for confidential information, HIPAA, and the privacy of those the Center serves;
• Commitment to the mission, values, and aspirations of Kids FIRST;
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with a diverse group of individuals including multidisciplinary team members, volunteers, interns, donors, and peers;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, under tight deadlines, with meticulous attention to detail;
• Ability to be proactive, positive, and solutions-oriented; ability to be supportive of all team members is essential. A positive "can-do" attitude and willingness to work until the job is done is essential
• Bilingual English/Spanish

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of statutory requirements relating to child abuse reporting laws, civil and criminal investigation, MDT approach, and the justice system.
• Completion of a nationally recognized 32-hour basic forensic interview training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office setting, with occasional travel.

COMPENSATION:

Kids FIRST offers a competitive benefit package, including but not limited to: generous paid time off, paid holidays, 100% employer-paid health and dental benefits for employee AND FAMILY, FireMed membership, life insurance, FSA and 3% retirement match.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Kids FIRST is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful, quality care to children and their non-offending family members from diverse racial, ethnic, religious, and non-traditional family forms. Under the provisions of the Immigration and Reform Act of 1986, the candidate will be required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility for employment.