Substitute Forensic Interviewer
Help children and youth be heard.
The Substitute Child Forensic Interviewer position at Southeast Alaska Family Evaluation Child Advocacy Center (SAFE CAC) is called upon when needed as a relief worker to provide forensic interviewing to children and caregivers as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) response to allegations of child maltreatment.
What You Will Do
- Conduct neutral developmentally appropriate legally defensible recorded forensic interviews using the ChildFirst protocol
- Coordinate with law enforcement child protection medical providers prosecutors and other MDT partners
- Provide court testimony
- Complete required training and ongoing professional development
- Participate in occasional after-hours / on-call role
Skills and Abilities We Are Looking For
Experience in child protection social work behavioral health forensic interviewing or a related field requiredBachelors degree in social work psychology counseling criminal justice law enforcement or similar (preferred)Strong understanding of child development; child abuse and neglect; social determinants of health; and the impact of disabilities substance use mental illness and other factors on children and families.Ability to manage emotionally charged situations with professionalism and compassionCultural responsiveness and commitment to serving diverse populationsExcellent communication skillsAbility to work collaboratively within an MDTFlexibility with being called occasional evenings weekends and holidays.Training & Requirements
Prior experience conducting forensic interviews in the field and 40-hour ChildFirst Forensic Interview Protocol certification required.Up to eight (8) hours of paid child maltreatment and / or forensic interviewing training every two years. An online ChildFirst refresher course may be used to fulfill the requirement for forensic interviewers if available within a month of hire.Participation in two forensic interview peer reviews per year.Valid Alaska drivers license reliable transportation and current auto insuranceAbility to pass a background check per 7 AAC 10.905 (Barrier Crimes and Conditions)Why This Role Matters
Be present for children during critical momentsSupport healing and stability for familiesBe part of a supportive multidisciplinary teamReceive specialized training and ongoing professional growthDo meaningful work that changes livesReady to make a difference
Apply now and help us create a safer healthier community for children and families!
This position is a substitute employee working an irregular as-needed schedule on-site starting wage $30-36 / hour.
Key Skills
Experience Working With Students,Early Childhood Education,Classroom Management,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Preschool Experience,Special Education,Computer Literacy,Teaching,Cordova,Experience with Children,Toddler Care
Employment Type : Temp
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Hourly Salary Salary : 30 - 36