Child Forensic Interviewer

University of Missouri-Saint Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short- and long-term disability

Paid parental leave

Paid caregiver leave

Educational fee discounts

Job summary

The University of Missouri-Saint Louis is seeking a Social Worker within the Child Advocacy Center to conduct neutral, fact-finding forensic interviews of suspected child abuse/neglect victims and witnesses. You will produce detailed interview summaries for multidisciplinary teams and may testify in court as required.

You will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary field, staying current on research and CAC practices, and may assist in trainings, grant writing, and mentoring practicum students

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related/relevant area with at least 2 years of experience.
• Licensure as required for position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct neutral, fact finding forensic interviews of suspected child abuse/neglect victims and/or witnesses within a multidisciplinary team.
• Complete a written summary of the forensic interview and disseminate reports to the MDT.
• Facilitate or participate in meetings with multidisciplinary team members and caregivers.
• Testify as a fact witness in civil, dependency, and criminal court proceedings as needed.
• Participate in peer review with other forensic interviewers.
• Remain current on research and best practices in forensic interviewing and CAC models.
• Assist with community trainings on dynamics of child abuse when requested.
• Assist with grant writing/reporting and daily activity reporting.
• Participate in on-call CAC procedures and review investigations with MDT members.
• Provide mentorship/support to practicum students and others as requested.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Hiring Department

Child Advocacy Center

Shift

Monday thru Friday with an On Call Rotation schedule

Job Description

• Conduct neutral, fact finding forensic interviews of suspected child abuse/neglect victims and/or witnesses to violent crimes within a multidisciplinary team approach involving law enforcement, child protection workers, prosecutors, family/victim advocates, medical specialists and mental health professionals
• Complete a written summary of the forensic interview and ensure timely dissemination of report to multidisciplinary team members relevant to the investigation
• Facilitate and/or participates in meetings with multidisciplinary team members and caregivers
• Testify as a fact witness in civil, dependency, and criminal court proceedings regarding general forensic interview processes and techniques, as appropriate and requested;
• Participate in peer review with other forensic interviewers as directed
• Remain current on research involving current trends in forensic interviewing/child abuse investigations, as well as the child advocacy center model, implementing as appropriate/recommended
• Assist with conducting community based trainings regarding the dynamics of child abuse, when requested
• Assist with grant writing/reporting as requested, which includes the accurate documentation of daily activity time reporting
• Participate in on‑call CAC procedures as assigned
• Participate and facilitate, as requested, meetings designed to review/discuss current investigations involving multidisciplinary team members (e.g. law enforcement, child protective services investigators, deputy juvenile officers, medical providers, prosecuting attorney, mental health providers)
• Provide mentorship/supportive services to practicum students. May assist in mentoring others as appropriate and when requested, in completing forensic services duties.
• All other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in related/ relevant area and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary. Licensure as required for position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related/relevant area
• Three (3) years practical experience in the child protection field that includes knowledge of child forensic interviewing, child protection, child development, how children disclose abuse, and other dynamics associated with child abuse/neglect
• History of successful collaboration within a multidisciplinary setting that includes law enforcement, social services, mental health providers, medical specialists and both criminal and family courts

Anticipated Hiring Range

$53,976 - $69,576

Grade

GGS-09E

University Title

SOCIAL WORKER

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.