Child Forensic Interviewer - Now Hiring

Be a Voice for Children as a Child Forensic Interviewer

This is a full-time, benefit eligible position working Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. This schedule does require later afternoons or weekend hours, on rare occasions.

Join a compassionate, mission-driven team working to bring hope and healing to children impacted by abuse. As a Child Forensic Interviewer at our accredited Child Advocacy Center, you will conduct trauma-informed interviews to support multidisciplinary investigations across a 10-county rural service area. This role is ideal for a collaborative professional who wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children. 

Schedule flexibility is important; occasional later afternoon and weekend availability needed. 

This is a great opportunity for someone who:

• Has a passion for child advocacy and trauma-informed practices
• Wants to work closely with law enforcement, child welfare, and legal partners
• Enjoys balancing structured protocols with sensitive, human-centered care
• Is confident speaking in both community and courtroom settings

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic interviews of children who are victims or witnesses of abuse using the ChildFirst Missouri protocol
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team (MDT) partners before and after interviews to ensure coordinated care and case response
• Document interviews and provide timely written summaries for MDT members
• Testify in court proceedings as an expert witness when needed
• Support training, education, and prevention efforts within the community and among MDT professionals
• Participate in continuing education, peer review, and agency quality improvement
• Assist with case updates and review meetings when needed, using tools like NCAtrak to manage documentation

Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work or related field
• 1 to 2 years of experience in the field of child abuse/neglect and/or related field

You’ll Be A Great Fit for This Role if You:

• Are deeply committed to child safety, dignity, and emotional well-being
• Bring professionalism and poise to emotionally challenging work
• Are comfortable working across agencies, systems, and communities

Want to be part of an organization that truly Inspires Hope and Promotes Wellness

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