Forensic Interviewer

Non-exempt | Full-time

Monroe, LA

36-40 hours

$32,000-38,000 / annual

Reports to: CAC Coordinator

Revised April 2024

Job Purpose Statement

The Children's Advocacy Center of NELA, a division of The Center for Children and Families, is seeking a forensic interviewer to conduct forensic interviews for victims of sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, human trafficking, and witnesses to violent crime.

Minimum Job Requirements

Duties & Responsibilities

• Client Care and Advocacy:
  • Interview child victims of sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, human trafficking, and witnesses to violent crime on videotape

  • Prepare child victims for court appearances, if necessary

  • Appear in court as a witness

• Case and Data Management:
  • Maintain written case records

  • Document all communication, demographic, and statistical information in computer-based case tracking system

  • Participate in the Multidisciplinary Case Review Team (MCRT) to staff cases

• Community Relationships:
  • Present and speak on behalf of the CAC at community events or trainings

• Collaboration and Supervision:
  • Participate in regular supervisory sessions with the CAC Coordinator

  • Attend workshops, seminars, continuing education, etc. for professional development

  • Complete time cards weekly

  • Provide assistance and consultation with other employees as needed and when requested

  • Perform other duties as assigned by CAC Coordinator

Working Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a business office setting and in community home settings. Access into homes may often require usage of stairs. Tasks require a variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting for long periods, reaching and light lifting (5-15 lbs.). Regular and consistent in-person interaction and continuous talking, hearing and seeing required in the normal course of performing the job. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity is required to perform some essential functions. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving. Regular automobile travel is required in the normal course of job performance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Center for Children & Families is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.