Bilingual Forensic Interviewer

Chicago Children's Advocacy Center; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (BCBS HMO/PPO)

Life insurance

Salary supplemental pay

PTO 35 days

Remote work policy

Continuing education

Casual dress code

Friday milk & cookies

Job summary

Chicago Children's Advocacy Center is seeking a Bilingual Forensic Interviewer in Chicago, IL. This full-time role offers a salary range of $60,000.00 to $76,000.00 annually and involves conducting developmentally appropriate forensic interviews of child victims, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and supporting DEIAB initiatives.

Responsibilities include interviewing, data entry into ETO, court appearances as needed, on-call availability, and participation in ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human service field is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Five years’ experience working with children and adolescents required.
• Training in nationally recognized forensic interview models (NCAC, NICHD, ChildFirst, APSAC, Cornerhouse) or completion of 40 hours of training prior to interviewing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct developmentally appropriate and legally defensible forensic interviews of children and adolescents alleging abuse or other crimes.
• Work collaboratively with ChicagoCAC’s multidisciplinary team.
• Facilitate pre/post-interview multidisciplinary case staffing.
• Enter forensic interview data into ETO in a timely manner.
• Operate recording equipment on site and mobile.
• Participate in monthly MDT Case Review.
• Respond to subpoenas and participate in court proceedings as required.
• Available for on-call when scheduled.
• Attend supervision, peer review, and professional development activities (webinars, education calls, literature review).
• Participate in meetings, training and supervision as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forensic interviewing

Child welfare experience

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Bilingual Forensic Interviewer

Full-time Regular Chicago, IL, US

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $76,000.00 Annually

ChicagoCAC employees are expected to perform their job duties and act in a manner consistent with the Core Values of the organization.

Responsibility Summary

In supporting the mission of ChicagoCAC, the Bilingual Forensic Interviewer conducts forensic interviews of victims of child sexual abuse and assault, as well as other crimes and exposure to violence.

DEI&AB Culture Commitment: The BIFI is responsible for creating an inclusive environment that demonstrates equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging to our clients, ChicagoCAC employees, and partners. The position also assists in ChicagoCAC’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Belonging (DEIAB) initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct developmentally appropriate and legally defensible forensic interviews of children and adolescents alleging sexual and / or physical abuse or other victims of crime utilizing approved interviewing protocol.
• Work collaboratively with ChicagoCAC’s multidisciplinary team members.
• Facilitate pre/post-interview multidisciplinary case staffing.
• Enter forensic interview data into ETO in a timely manner.
• Operate recording equipment (onsite and mobile).
• Participate in monthly MDT Case Review.
• Respond to subpoenas and participate in court proceeding, as required.
• Available for on-call when scheduled.
• Attend and participate in supervision, peer review, and other professional development activities, such as webinars, education calls and literature review, that are relevant to forensic interviewing.
• Participate in meetings, training and supervision as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Discretion

The Bilingual Forensic Interviewer has a low-level range of discretion and independent decision-making.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Relationships

The Bilingual Forensic Interviewer works closely with the Forensic Interviewing Supervisor, Director of MDT Coordination, Investigative Services team, Advocacy team, and ChicagoCAC multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Minimum educational requirements of Bachelor’s degree in a human service field is required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Previous training in one or more nationally recognized, evidence based forensic interview models/protocols (NCAC, NICHD, ChildFirst, APSAC, Cornerhouse) required or must complete 40 hours of nationally recognized forensic interview training prior to conducting interviews.
• Five years’ experience working with children and adolescents required.

Forensic Interviewers will undergo a training period at ChicagoCAC that will consist of literature review, observation, and mock interviews. The training period will vary based on individual competency and previous experience. The Chief Program Officer of Advocacy & Investigations and Forensic Interviewer Supervisor will determine when the training period is completed and the interviewer is deemed as equipped to conduct interviews on his/her own.

In addition to making a significant impact on children’s and families’ lives, ChicagoCAC offers amazing benefits for our staff, which include:

• BCBS HMOand PPOhealthcare coverage options with an opportunity to add family members to plans.
• Free life insurance at 2x your salary up to a maximum of $200,000.
• Additional pay of 5% of your salary up to $3,750 per year (available after 6 months of employment) to use towards a menu of benefits such as: additional health benefits, dental, vision, long-term disability short-term disability, 403b plan, a Roth option, legal coverage, dependent care, and flexible spending.
• Paid Time Off (“PTO”): PTO starts accruing the first day of employment and accrues at a rate of 35 days in a 12-month period.
• PTO days are used for all days off, including holidays and sick time so you have maximum flexibility in the use of your PTO.
• Timing of vacations may be dependent on client needs, as that’s our first priority.
• PTO goes up to 40 days after 5 years.
• Additional PTO for FMLA-related reasons up to 20 days.
• A remote work policy that provides flexibility in work hours so long as operational needs are met.
• Regular expert training on evidence-based therapy modalities, which includes being able to earn Continuing Education Units.
• A casual dress code
• Enjoy afternoon milk and cookies every Friday!

ChicagoCAC’s Compensation Philosophy: We are committed to fair compensation, aligned with Chicago market rates. Our salary scale reflects our values, business strategy, and financial goals. Based on funding and internal equity, the starting salary for this position may fall between the minimum and midpoint of the listed range.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: ChicagoCAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer: BIPOC, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ people are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Salary commensurate with experience.