Child Forensic Interviewer
University of Missouri-St. Louis
St. Louis, MO
Full-time
Social Service
Posted on April 8, 2024
Hiring Department
Child Advocacy Center
Job Description
- Conduct neutral, fact finding forensic interviews of suspected child abuse/neglect victims and/or witnesses to violent crimes within a multidisciplinary team approach involving law enforcement, child protection workers, prosecutors, family/victim advocates, medical specialists and mental health professionals
- Complete a written summary of the forensic interview and ensure timely dissemination of report to multidisciplinary team members relevant to the investigation
- Facilitate and/or participates in meetings with multidisciplinary team members and caregivers
- Testify as a fact witness in civil, dependency, and criminal court proceedings regarding general forensic interview processes and techniques, as appropriate and requested;
- Participate in peer review with other forensic interviewers as directed
- Remain current on research involving current trends in forensic interviewing/child abuse investigations, as well as the child advocacy center model, implementing as appropriate/recommended
- Assist with conducting community based trainings regarding the dynamics of child abuse, when requested
- Assist with grant writing/reporting as requested, which includes the accurate documentation of daily activity time reporting
- Participate in on-call CAC procedures as assigned
- Participate and facilitate, as requested, meetings designed to review/discuss current investigations involving multidisciplinary team members (e.g. law enforcement, child protective services investigators, deputy juvenile officers, medical providers, prosecuting attorney, mental health providers)
- Provide mentorship/supportive services to practicum students. May assist in mentoring others as appropriate and when requested, in completing forensic services duties.
- All other duties as assigned
Shift
Standard business hours, with on-call rotation
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree in related/ relevant area and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary. Licensure as required for position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in related/relevant area
- Three (3) years practical experience in the child protection field that includes knowledge regarding child forensic interviewing, child protection, child development, how children disclose abuse, and other dynamics associated with child abuse/neglect
- History of successful collaboration within a multidisciplinary setting that includes: law enforcement, social service, mental health providers, medical specialists and both criminal and family court
Pay commensurate with education and experience.
Hiring Range: $52,000 annually
Grade: GGS-9E
University Title: Social Worker
Application Materials
Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.
Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL Job site: http://umsl.jobs.
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Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website athttps://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visithttps://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeoor call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-7976.
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