Forensic Interviewer: Child Abuse MDT Specialist

The Fedcap Group; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Commuter Benefits

Life/Accident insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Job summary

The Fedcap Group is hiring a Forensic Interviewer in Mississippi to work with a Multi-Disciplinary Team to conduct forensic interviews of children and vulnerable adults in cases of abuse or neglect. This role involves coordinating with investigators, maintaining safety, and ensuring proper documentation.

Responsibilities include intake handling, scheduling interviews, and providing referrals while complying with state laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in psychology, social work, criminal justice or related field.
• Strong written communication and verbal skills.
• Discretion, maturity, integrity and compassion.
• Demonstrate problem solving and organizational skills.
• Willingness to work with a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide forensic interviews when there is an allegation of abuse to ensure safety of the child and assess for needed referrals.
• Receive intakes, schedule, and conduct forensic interviews.
• Work closely with the Multidisciplinary Team to ensure safety and information sharing compliance with Mississippi laws.
• Meet with MDT members after interviews to discuss outcomes and make recommendations.
• Provide fact or expert witness testimony in court when requested.
• Provide monthly forensic interview logs for data reporting.
• Participate in Peer Review twice a calendar year and attend trainings in child abuse maltreatment.
• Track case statistics and ensure documentation of forensic interview information.

Job description

The Fedcap Group is hiring a Forensic Interviewer in Mississippi to work with a Multi-Disciplinary Team to conduct forensic interviews of children and vulnerable adults in cases of abuse or neglect. This role involves coordinating with investigators, maintaining safety, and ensuring proper documentation.

Responsibilities include intake handling, scheduling interviews, and providing referrals while complying with state laws.