<p>Forensic Interviewer</p> <p>Hours: 37.5 hours per week</p> <p>Overall Responsibilities: To provide developmentally and culturally appropriate and legally defensible forensic interviews of children and adolescents alleging sexual abuse.</p> <p>Forensic Interviewers working with the District Attorney's Office/Children's Advocacy Center of Worcester County will have the following duties and responsibilities:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Conduct forensic interviews of children and adolescents alleging sexual abuse;</p> </li><li> <p>Facilitate pre- and post- interview multidisciplinary team meetings;</p> </li><li> <p>Participate in case reviews and present cases when requested;</p> </li><li> <p>Assist in making appropriate referrals;</p> </li><li> <p>Participate in supervision, professional development and ongoing training activities;</p> </li><li> <p>Provide trainings to community and partner agencies on interviewing, CAC, and mandated reporting.</p> </li></ol> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree preferred in human services, criminal justice or related field and/or Associate's degree with previous experience in working with victims of violent crime; </li><li>Strong working knowledge of criminal court system; </li><li>Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; </li><li>Ability to work in a fast paced environment; </li><li>Strong written and oral communication skills; </li><li>Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and maturity in handling sensitive matters; </li><li>Self-motivated individual who works well both independently and as part of a team; </li><li>Always displays professional appearance; </li><li>Foster a cooperative working relationship with all District Attorney's staff, Trial court staff, Police officers and community agencies to enhance the delivery of services to crime victims; </li><li>Sensitivity to and ability to respond appropriately to cultural differences of the public and staff; </li><li>A commitment to empowering others to solve their own problems, including the ability to set appropriate boundaries; and </li><li>Interest in crime victim/witness rights and services. </li></ul>