Substitute Forensic Interviewer
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Job Location:
Juneau, AK - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 30 - 36
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 required
- Bachelors 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 compassion
- Cultural responsiveness and commitment to serving diverse populations
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within an MDT
- Flexibility with being called occasional evenings weekends and holidays.
Training & Requirements
- Previous 40-hour ChildFirst Forensic Interview Protocol certification and prior experience conducting interviews 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 insurance
- Ability to pass a background check per 7 AAC 10.905 (Barrier Crimes and Conditions)
Why This Role Matters
- Be present for children during critical moments
- Support healing and stability for families
- Be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team
- Receive specialized training and ongoing professional growth
- Do meaningful work that changes lives
Ready to make a difference
Apply now and help us create a safer healthier community for children and families!
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
About Company
Catholic Community Service (CCS) is a comprehensive, mission-driven social service agency dedicated to reaching out to persons and families in need throughout Southeast Alaska. Our desire to serve...
