Victim Advocate / Forensic Interviewer

Twin Cedars Youth and Family Services; Columbus (GA); On-site; Full time

Job description

Reports to Assistant Program Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Human Services or related preferred;
• CAC-endorsed forensic interviewing training required once employed;
• proficiency in Word/Excel/web databases;
• ability to interface with key stakeholders;
• handle sensitive/confidential issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic interviews with children and developmentally delayed adults;
• coordinate scheduling;
• participate in peer reviews and case staffing;
• prepare for expert testimony;
• interface with DFCS and law enforcement.
• Coordinate victim outreach services (resource guides, intake with caregivers, documentation, referrals, follow-ups);
• provide medical accompaniment and schedule sexual assault exams;
• serve as records custodian (evidence handling, files);
• assist through case disposition;
• represent on MDT case review;
• provide court accompaniment.