Children's Advocacy Forensic Interviewer

Hiring Department Child Advocacy Center

Shift Monday thru Friday with an On Call Rotation schedule

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

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 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)

May assist in mentoring others as appropriate and when requested, in completing forensic services duties.

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. Three (3) years practical experience in the child protection field that includes knowledge of 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 services, mental health providers, medical specialists and both criminal and family courts

The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

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 at