What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forensic Interviewer position at Mercy?
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Overview:
The Forensic Interviewer is responsible for conducting neutral, fact-finding, and legally defensible interviews using the ChildFirst protocol with children who are suspected victims and/or witnesses of maltreatment at all CAMCAC locations.
He/She works directly with members of the multidisciplinary team and will regularly participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings. The Forensic Interviewer provides testimony in a variety of court hearings.
The Forensic Interviewer regularly participates in peer review, case review, and maintains up-to-date client records.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor' s Degree in Social Work or related field
Experience: Experience with and knowledge of the field of child maltreatment is preferred, including working with multi-disciplinary team;
Certification: ChildFirst Certification preferred, but not mandatory; Must be willing to attend ChildFirst Training
Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes:
- Ability to work well with all team members and co-workers and maintain right relationships
- Ability to cope with stressful situations
- Knowledge of child development
- Must have stellar communication skills
- Must always possess high integrity and maintain confidentiality
- Basicknowledge of office equipmentand Microsoft Office
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
- Must have ability to maintain flexible schedule to meet the needs of children as they arise
Special Requirements: Must be available for on-call rotation which includes 24 hour availability as scheduled; Must have a driver's license and personal vehicle
We Offer Great Benefits:
Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!
We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.
At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
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