Forensic Interviewer

Job Description

Job Description - Forensic Interviewer (240006B5)

Forensic Interviewer - (240006B5)

Description

Forensic Interviewer

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Overall Responsibilities: To provide developmentally and culturally appropriate and legally defensible forensic interviews of children and adolescents alleging sexual abuse.

Responsibilities

Forensic Interviewers working with the District Attorney’s Office/Children’s Advocacy Center of Worcester County will have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct forensic interviews of children and adolescents alleging sexual abuse;
• Facilitate pre- and post- interview multidisciplinary team meetings;
• Participate in case reviews and present cases when requested;
• Assist in making appropriate referrals;
• Participate in supervision, professional development and ongoing training activities;
• Provide trainings to community and partner agencies on interviewing, CAC, and mandated reporting.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in human services, criminal justice or related field and/or Associate’s degree with previous experience in working with victims of violent crime;
• Strong working knowledge of criminal court system;
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment;
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and maturity in handling sensitive matters;
• Self-motivated individual who works well both independently and as part of a team;
• Always displays professional appearance;
• Foster a cooperative working relationship with all District Attorney's staff, Trial court staff, Police officers and community agencies to enhance the delivery of services to crime victims;
• Sensitivity to and ability to respond appropriately to cultural differences of the public and staff;
• A commitment to empowering others to solve their own problems, including the ability to set appropriate boundaries; and
• Interest in crime victim/witness rights and services.
  
  

Official Title: Support Staff- D.A.

Primary Location

: United States-Massachusetts-Worcester - 225 Main Street

Job

: Legal Services

Agency

: Worcester District DA

Schedule

: Full-time

Shift

: Day

Job Posting

: Jun 27, 2024, 2:46:02 PM

Number of Openings

: 1

Salary

: 47,000.00 - 47,000.00 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: John Pescheta - 5087558601

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: No

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