Forensic Interviewer

Your responsibilities will include: Provide forensic interviews when there is an allegation of abuse to ensure safety of the child and assess for needed referrals. Receive intakes, schedule, and conduct forensic interviews. Work closely with the Multidisciplinary Team while evaluating children in order to ensure the safety of the child, while giving each member access to the information that is needed to fulfill their professional role and to ensure that their informational needs are met. Ensure that forensic interview sharing is in compliance with all Mississippi laws. Meet with MDT members after the forensic interview to discuss the interview outcome and make the appropriate recommendations. Provide fact and/or expert witness testimony in court when requested for prosecution and defense when necessary. Providing monthly forensic interview logs to CAC Director or Assistant Director for data reporting. Participate in Peer Review two times a calendar year per NCA Standards and attend trainings and conferences in child abuse maltreatment. Tracking of case statistics and ensuring forensic interview information is properly documented. You're a great fit for this role if you have: Bachelor degree in psychology, social work, criminal justice or related field or 2+ years of work experience in child abuse maltreatment. Child First Mississippi Forensic Interviewing Court Preparation Training Certificate. Advanced knowledge of child abuse dynamics and child development. Demonstrate discretion, maturity, integrity, and compassion in handling sensitive issues. Strong written communication and verbal skills; communicate effectively with person from all components of the community; exceptional problem solving and organizational skills. Willingness to work with a flexible schedule when necessary.

Compensation: $44,000 Per year Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) Paid time off (Vacation, Sick, Floating) Retirement plan 403(b) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Commuter Benefits Life/Accident insurance Short-term Disability Insurance Long-term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) Easterseals Lonestar helps more than 10,000 individuals every year become more independent. Our therapists, job coaches, and other professionals make profound differences every day in the way people live, learn, work, and play. As a part of the community since 1939, we deliver high-quality, customized care to our neighbors. The Fedcap Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an EEO employer committed to diversity.