Forensic Interview Specialist (DL) - Kauai

Summary Of Duties

Conducts developmentally appropriate, video recorded forensic interviews of alleged child abuse victims and/or child witnesses to crimes; testifies in court; provides training and consultation in forensic interviews; assists with coordination of child abuse cases; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in psychology, child development, social work, criminal justice or a related field, OR excess work experience as described below in the experience section or any other progressively responsible administrative, professional or other analytical work experience which provided knowledge, skills and abilities comparable to those acquired in four (4) years of successful study while fulfilling a prescribed college curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• The education or experience background must have demonstrated the ability to write clearly and comprehensively materials such as reports and analyses; read and interpret complex written material; perform research; and solve complex problems logically and systematically.

Specialized Experience

• Two and one-half (2-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional child interviewing experience which demonstrated knowledge of:
  • Assessments of child abuse and/or child witnesses to crimes of violence.
  • Appropriate display of tact, discretion, and the capacity for obtaining the cooperation and confidence of children to solicit sensitive information from them.

Non-Qualifying Experience

• Experience is not acceptable if:
  • It has not afforded training in, or required the application of the knowledge, abilities and skills described above.
  • It has been acquired in essentially clerical, para-professional or other support level tasks or assignments.

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience

• Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, child development, social work, criminal justice or a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of specialized experience.
• Possession of a juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school may be substituted for one (1) year of specialized experience.

Selective Certification Requirement - Driver's License

This position requires a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.

Supplemental Information

• Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov, or mailed to the following address: Hawaii State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.
• Education: If you are using education as a substitute for experience, you must submit a copy of your official transcripts or diploma at the time of application. If you are selected, you will need an official transcript (not a copy) indicating the completion of the training or the awarding of the appropriate degree.

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