Forensic Interview Specialist: Child Witness Advocate

Hawai`i State Judiciary; Hawaii; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiʻi State Judiciary seeks a Forensic Interview Specialist to conduct developmentally appropriate, video-recorded interviews of child abuse victims and witnesses. The role includes court testimony, training, and consultation in forensic interviews, along with coordination of child abuse cases.

Education requires a bachelor’s degree in psychology, child development, social work, or related field; substitutions for experience are allowed. Driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Graduation with a baccalaureate degree in psychology, child development, social work, criminal justice or related field (or equivalent substitution).
• Ability to write clearly and comprehensively materials such as reports and analyses.
• Ability to read and interpret complex written material.
• Ability to perform research.
• Ability to think logically and objectively, to analyze and evaluate facts, and to arrive at sound conclusions.
• Ability to present interview findings in clear, concise reports, in writing and orally.
• Ability to testify in court in a credible and effective manner.

Responsibilities

• Conducts developmentally appropriate, video recorded forensic interviews of alleged child abuse victims and/or child witnesses to crimes.
• Testifies in court and provides training and consultation in forensic interviews.
• Assists with coordination of child abuse cases and performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Reading comprehension

Research skills

Analytical thinking

Oral reporting

Court testimony

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, child development, social work, criminal justice or related field

Master's degree substitution for 1 year of specialized experience

Juris Doctorate substitution for 1 year of specialized experience

Job description

Hawaiʻi State Judiciary seeks a Forensic Interview Specialist to conduct developmentally appropriate, video-recorded interviews of child abuse victims and witnesses. The role includes court testimony, training, and consultation in forensic interviews, along with coordination of child abuse cases.

Education requires a bachelor’s degree in psychology, child development, social work, or related field; substitutions for experience are allowed. Driver's license is required.