Forensic Child Interviewer - Part Time - Local, Onsite Only

Job Description

Provides on-site forensic child interviews and support to the families through the court process as part of a multidisciplinary assessment team.

Skills And Abilities

• Must be able to work and communicate well with children and adolescents
• Exercises good judgment, demonstrates effective critical thinking skills
• Flexible, able to prioritize and address multiple responsibilities concurrently
• Works effectively under stress and frequently changing job requirements/situations
• Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location
• Demonstrates the ability to use a personal computer and various software programs applicable to the position
• Demonstrates the ability to operate applicable office equipment
• Works effectively interdepartmentally & with the public
• Exhibits the ability to maintain confidentiality, think and act independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrates strong writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Participates in quality assurance reviews, peer reviews and case consultations
• Knowledge of and in compliance with, the center’s policies and procedures
• Bi-lingual communication skills preferred

Education/Certifications/Licenses/Deviates

• Forensic Interviewer must be or have been a law enforcement officer or a DHS-Child Welfare worker
• Or have a Master’s degree in a related field and two years of experience working with children
• Or a Bachelor’s degree and four years of documented experience working with children
• And have completed the Oregon Child Forensic Interviewer Training or must obtain within 90 days of hire date
• Current Oregon driver’s license and valid automobile insurance
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)

Experience

• Background in working with children and families who have been affected by abuse
• Focus on continuing education and assures use of best practices
• Extensive experience in child development, mental health, psychology, social work, or related field
• Background in interviewing children and families, and in the assessment of cases where allegations of abuse and/or neglect have been made preferred

Physical/Mental/Environmental Requirements

• Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking
• Requires the ability to deal with distressing, emotionally challenging circumstances and cases, including individuals who may be angry or upset
• May be required to lift up to 20 pounds
• Requires significant use of personal computer, phone and general office equipment
• Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects
• Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone
• May require off-site travel

General Information

• Union Affiliation: None
• The entirety of this job description outlines the requirements of a 1.0 FTE position.
• Items in bold indicate the required duties of a 0.5 FTE position.
• The required duties of this position may be modified in the event that its FTE status is adjusted.
• This position is funded solely by federal grants from the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA).
• The FTE status and long-term feasibility of this position are contingent upon the Center’s receipt of such grants, as determined by VOCA.

Compensation

Compensation Grade D Compensation Grade Profile D - Hourly

Bay Area Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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