What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forensic Interviewer position at Palomar Health?
Primarily responsible for providing service to the Child Abuse Program as a child interview specialist. Conducts culturally sensitive, developmentally appropriate, and legally defensible interviews with children, adolescents, and delayed adults, utilizing a nationally recognized protocol. Provides crisis intervention/support, ensures patients receive appropriate referrals to services. Prepares written interview reports, utilizes case tracking system/web based client management system. Provides testimony in court regarding cases in criminal and/or civil cases when necessary. Possesses understanding of NCA and CAC standards and implementation of best practices. Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary investigative team, maintains positive communicative and collaborative relationships with MDT members. Attends monthly MDT case review meetings, participates in ongoing education, and state/local peer review. Acts as a community liaison/educator for investigatory agencies, Palomar Health, and the community on issues of child abuse. Coordinates with Palomar Health Foundation regarding assistance with fundraising and department events. Assists with program development. Assists and supports front office staff/ SART program with phone calls/intake, and release of evidence when necessary. May participate in outreach and continuation programing such as Camp Hope and Pathways or other as determined by program. Ensures that the program goals are consistent with those of Palomar Health. Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, internet, e-mail). Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job. Performs other duties as assigned. Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards. Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health.
Job Requirements
| Minimum Education: | Master's Degree in Social Work, Therapy, Counseling, Psychology, or other related field |
| Preferred Education: | |
| Minimum Experience: | 1 years of social work Experience working with children/ families. |
| Preferred Experience: | 3 - 5 years of experience working with children and families where abuse and violence are identified concerns. Experience working within a child advocacy center (CAC), within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT), criminal justice or child welfare system. Specialized training in child abuse, trauma, child development, or interviewing techniques. Preferred language- English/Spanish both oral and written |
| Required Certification: | American Heart Association recognized BLS - Healthcare Provider within 1 week of hire |
| Preferred Certification: | Not Applicable |
| Required License: | Valid Driver's License |
| Preferred License: | Current and active Associate registration through the BBS (e.g., ASW, AMFT) or APCC, or other as appropriate by discipline, and actively working on obtaining hours for licensure. Ability to obtain license within one year of hire. |
Salary : $62,900 - $79,700
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