Forensic Interviewer

Job Description

Facility:  Ann Berdahl Hall Building
Location:  Sioux Falls, SD
Address:  1503 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA
Shift:  Day
Job Schedule:  Full time
Weekly Hours:  40.00
Salary Range:  $27.50 - $44.00

Job Summary

Conducts thorough forensic interviews regarding allegations of abuse or neglect. Works collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team members to ensure individuals are provided quality support and an interview that is forensically sound and follows national standards. The Forensic Interviewer will be expected to work closely and effectively with investigators, prosecutors, mental health specialists, medical providers, social services, advocates and others involved in a case. Conducts developmentally appropriate, forensically sound and thorough forensic interviews with individuals regarding allegations of abuse or neglect. Collaborates with multi-disciplinary team members in abuse or neglect cases. Acts as an advocate to create and support high standards for abuse or neglect investigations. Provides education, prevention and training to agencies and communities. Coordinates the case review process. Testifies in court.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justice or related field. Master’s degree in related field preferred.

Two years’ work experience with children in human services, criminal justice or related field.

Individuals with forensic interviewing responsibilities must demonstrate participation in ongoing education in the field of child maltreatment and/or forensic interviewing consisting of a minimum of 8 hours of Continuing Education Unit (CEU)/Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits every two years.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit .

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Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.