Child Forensic Interviewer — Multidisciplinary Impact

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

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