Bilingual Forensic Interviewer

Job Description

Job Description

Join Kids FIRST, a proud Oregon 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For recipient, and be part of a compassionate team dedicated to bringing hope and healing to children impacted by abuse.

We're seeking a fluent English/Spanish Bilingual Forensic Interviewer to conduct developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed forensic interviews with children, collaborate with multidisciplinary partners, and play a vital role in child abuse investigations throughout Lane County.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate forensic interviews with children using the Oregon Interviewing Guidelines.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, child welfare, prosecutors, medical providers, and other multidisciplinary team (MDT) partners throughout the assessment process.
• Document interviews, maintain accurate case records, and contribute to multidisciplinary case review.
• Provide fact and, when appropriate, expert witness testimony in criminal and civil court proceedings.
• Participate in ongoing training, peer review, and professional development to maintain best-practice interviewing skills.
• Deliver outreach, education, and consultation to MDT and community partners on child abuse and forensic interviewing.

What We're Looking For:

• Fluent English/Spanish (required).
• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years or Master's degree with 2+ years of experience in child abuse, social work, counseling, psychology, child development, or a related field.
• Ability to pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check and child welfare history check.

Required Training:

• Completion of Oregon Child Forensic Interviewing Training (OCFIT) is preferred; candidates without prior training must complete OCFIT prior to conducting any Forensic Interviews. The next available OCFIT training is October 26-30 in Eugene, Oregon, and selected candidates must be available to attend.

Hiring Timeline:

• Application review and first-round interviews begin: August 14
• Anticipated start date: October 19

Why Kids FIRST?

We offer an outstanding benefits package, including:

• 100% employer-paid medical and dental coverage for employees and their families
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• 3% retirement match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Summer Fridays and weekly self-care hours
• FireMed membership
• A collaborative, mission-driven team committed to supporting children and families

Mission: Providing intervention and advocacy for children who are victims of, or witnesses to, crime.

Kids FIRST is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where every child and family is treated with dignity and respect.

Resume and cover letter are required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.