Trauma-Informed Client Advocate & Forensic Interviewer

Better Tomorrow; Steamboat Springs (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Recovery-friendly workplace

Job summary

Better Tomorrow, through the Brighter World Child Advocacy Center, is hiring a Client Support Coordinator & Forensic Interviewer in Colorado. The role blends client advocacy, coordination, and forensic interviewing with a trauma-informed approach and cross-agency collaboration.

The position requires strong communication, documentation, and the ability to engage youth, with travel to Routt, Moffat, and Grand Counties.

Qualifications

• Understanding of child advocacy centers and trauma-informed practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High energy and ability to engage with youth.
• Professionalism, sound judgement, and discretion.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Receptive to feedback and coaching.
• Familiarity with dynamics of abuse, legal processes, and youth development.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and support clients and non-offending family members.
• Complete client intakes, Pediatric Traumatic Stress Screenings, case management duties, and safety planning.
• Adhere to documentation standards, ensuring that all client interactions, interventions, and support services are accurately recorded.
• Offer crisis intervention and resource referrals.
• Assist with paperwork related to court or victim services.
• Coordinate ongoing support services.
• Maintain relationships with MDT, stakeholders, and community agencies.
• Attend trainings and monthly Case Review meetings in Routt, Moffat, and Grand Counties.
• Complete Forensic Interview training prior to conducting interviews.
• Stay current on interviewing practices through regular training.
• Conduct neutral, developmentally appropriate forensic interviews.
• Collaborate with investigators, caseworkers, and MDT.
• Uphold confidentiality standards.
• Participate in Case Review and testify when subpoenaed.
• Assist planning and facilitating fundraising events.
• Plan and facilitate community outreach, education, prevention, and awareness events.

Skills

Trauma-informed practices

Child advocacy centers

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Team collaboration

Youth engagement

Discretion

Education

High school diploma or GED required

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Background in child abuse or victim services

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Better Tomorrow, through the Brighter World Child Advocacy Center, is hiring a Client Support Coordinator & Forensic Interviewer in Colorado. The role blends client advocacy, coordination, and forensic interviewing with a trauma-informed approach and cross-agency collaboration.

The position requires strong communication, documentation, and the ability to engage youth, with travel to Routt, Moffat, and Grand Counties.