Trauma-Informed Forensic Interviewer I

Children's Legacy Center; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Children’s Legacy Center is seeking a Forensic Interviewer I to conduct developmentally appropriate forensic interviews with children, youth, and adults with developmental disabilities in cases of abuse or trauma. The role emphasizes collaboration within a multidisciplinary team and ongoing professional development in trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities include conducting interviews, documenting findings, and participating in staffing and trainings; travel for field work and court

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Child Development, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Behavioral Sciences, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience working professionally with children.
• Knowledge of trauma, child abuse dynamics, and trauma-informed practices.
• Completion of a nationally recognized 32-hour forensic interview training before conducting interviews independently (may be completed after hire).

Responsibilities

• Conduct legally defensible forensic interviews using a nationally recognized, evidence-based protocol.
• Collaborate closely with allied agency personnel and Children’s Legacy Center (CLC) staff.
• Exercise appropriate discretion and child-centered decision-making.
• Provide occasional evening and weekend support as needed for events, training, and time-sensitive cases.
• Prepare for and participate in team case staffing and reviews to offer insights related to child abuse, disclosure dynamics, trauma, child development, and memory.
• Engage in forensic interview peer reviews and professional development, including staying current on research in forensic interviewing and child maltreatment.
• Respond to subpoenas and provide testimony when required.
• Travel occasionally for field interviews, trainings, events, or court testimony.
• Operate and support video recording and evidence management software platforms.
• Maintain accurate and thorough case notes and data entry in the CAC case management system.
• Participate in a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education annually in forensic interviewing, child maltreatment, trauma-informed care, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Rapport building

Documentation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Diversity awareness

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology/Child Development/Social Work/Criminal Justice/Behavioral Sciences

Master's degree in a related field (preferred)

Tools

Video recording equipment

CAC case management system

Job description

The Children’s Legacy Center is seeking a Forensic Interviewer I to conduct developmentally appropriate forensic interviews with children, youth, and adults with developmental disabilities in cases of abuse or trauma. The role emphasizes collaboration within a multidisciplinary team and ongoing professional development in trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities include conducting interviews, documenting findings, and participating in staffing and trainings; travel for field work and court