What are the responsibilities and job description for the FORENSIC INTERVIEWER BILINGUAL $15K SIGN ON BONUS! position at LifeBridge Health?
$15K SIGN ON BONUS!!
CENTER FOR HOPE:
In response to the growing presence of violence in Baltimore, LifeBridge Health is committed to building hope within our communities with the new Center for Hope. Center for Hope is a unique space where comprehensive programs, experts and city agency partners join together to foster positivity, safety and success for children, youth and adults. The first of its kind in the nation, Center for Hope is a model for employing integrated programs and services designed to break the cycle of violence and its lifelong impact for victims of all races, ethnicities and religions, from the cradle to old age.
JOB SUMMARY:
- The Forensic Interviewer conducts forensic interviews of victims of child sexual abuse and sexual assault,
as well as other crimes and exposure to violence. - In order to support the needs of these victims, as well as the “first response” requirements of Center for Hope's multidisciplinary team partners, this position will also provide, on a rotating, on-call basis, after hours/urgent/emergency forensic interview services.
- The position will also conduct forensic interview training.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Seasoned professional knowledge; equivalent to a Master's degree; knowledge in more than one discipline
- Valid Maryland LMSW, LCSW, or LCSW-C Licensed Social Worker, Counselor or Psychologist
- Must have previous experience
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to physically respond to on-call interview within 40 minutes
- Knowledge of child development
- Knowledge of developmental disabilities
- Experience in the field of child sexual abuse and trauma
- Experience in the field of Intimate Partner Violence helpful
- Understanding of cultural competency
- Bilingual English/Spanish REQUIRED
- Successful completion of CFH's forensic interview training
- This position is full-time, 40 hours per week (alternating 9-5 and 11-7 shifts), with additional rotating
on-call responsibilities for emergency and urgent after hours interviews
