Bilingual Forensic Interviewer

ApplicantPool; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Paid time off & holidays

3% retirement match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Summer Fridays

FireMed membership

Collaborative, mission-driven team

Job summary

Kids FIRST in Eugene, Oregon seeks a fluent English/Spanish Bilingual Forensic Interviewer to conduct developmentally appropriate interviews with children and support child abuse investigations across Lane County. You will collaborate with law enforcement, child welfare, prosecutors and MDT partners while documenting interviews and contributing to case reviews.

The role involves providing facts and, when appropriate, expert testimony in court, ongoing training, and community outreach on forensic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's with 4+ years or Master’s with 2+ years in child abuse, social work, counseling, psychology, child development or related field.
• Ability to pass fingerprint-based background check and child welfare history check.
• Experience with trauma-informed interviewing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct trauma-informed forensic interviews with children using Oregon guidelines.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, child welfare, prosecutors and MDT partners.
• Document interviews, maintain case records, and support multidisciplinary reviews.
• Provide fact and, when appropriate, expert testimony in court proceedings.
• Participate in ongoing training, peer review and professional development.
• Deliver outreach and consultation to MDT and community partners on child abuse.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interviewing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree with 4+ years experience in related field

Master's degree with 2+ years experience in related field

Job description

Join Kids FIRST, a proud Oregon 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For recipient, and be part of a compassionate team dedicated to bringing hope and healing to children impacted by abuse.

We're seeking a fluent English/Spanish Bilingual Forensic Interviewer to conduct developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed forensic interviews with children, collaborate with multidisciplinary partners, and play a vital role in child abuse investigations throughout Lane County.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate forensic interviews with children using the Oregon Interviewing Guidelines.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, child welfare, prosecutors, medical providers, and other multidisciplinary team (MDT) partners throughout the assessment process.
• Document interviews, maintain accurate case records, and contribute to multidisciplinary case review.
• Provide fact and, when appropriate, expert witness testimony in criminal and civil court proceedings.
• Participate in ongoing training, peer review, and professional development to maintain best-practice interviewing skills.
• Deliver outreach, education, and consultation to MDT and community partners on child abuse and forensic interviewing.

What We're Looking For:

• Fluent English/Spanish (required).
• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years or Master's degree with 2+ years of experience in child abuse, social work, counseling, psychology, child development, or a related field.
• Ability to pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check and child welfare history check.

Required Training:

• Completion of Oregon Child Forensic Interviewing Training (OCFIT) is preferred; candidates without prior training must complete OCFIT prior to conducting any Forensic Interviews. The next available OCFIT training is October 26-30 in Eugene, Oregon, and selected candidates must be available to attend.

Hiring Timeline:

• Application review and first-round interviews begin: August 14
• Anticipated start date: October 19

Why Kids FIRST?

We offer an outstanding benefits package, including:

• 100% employer-paid medical and dental coverage for employees and their families
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• 3% retirement match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Summer Fridays and weekly self-care hours
• FireMed membership
• A collaborative, mission-driven team committed to supporting children and families

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

Kids FIRST is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where every child and family is treated with dignity and respect.