Requisition ID: 65228
Ministry: Resurrection Behavioral Health
Location: Presence Res Behavioral Health
Location Address:
1820 South 25th Avenue, Broadview, IL 60155 United States (US)

Department: 70020310 Federal-Victims of CrimeAct Gr
Daily Hours: 8
Standard Hours: 40
Employment Status: Full-time
Employment Type: Regular
Shift: Day
FLSA: E

SUMMARY
The forensic interviewer conducts legally sound, neutral, fact-finding interviews with alleged child abuse victims working as a part of a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) including law enforcement, the Department of Children and Family Services, the State's Attorney's Office, and other disciplines involved in the investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases to avoid duplicative interviewing. The purpose of the forensic interview in a Child Advocacy Center is to obtain information from a child about the abuse allegation in a developmentally and culturally sensitive, unbiased, legally and fact-finding manner that will support accurate and fair decision making by the MDT within the criminal justice, child protection, and service delivery systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Testify in court hearings, trials, or depositions regarding forensic interviews that were conducted.
2. Respond to after-hours requests for emergency response and maintain on call availability.
3. Attend and participate in structured quarterly peer review.
4. Participate in ongoing education in the field of child maltreatment and forensic interviewing consisting of a minimum of eight contact hours every two years.
5. Conduct training sessions with community professionals who require education about child abuse, forensic interviewing, and other similar topics.
6. Assist in the development and implementation of training for the multidisciplinary team members as needed.
7. Participate in regular multidisciplinary team case review meetings to ensure accountability and collaboration between team members.
8. Consult with investigative multidisciplinary team members in a formal pre and post interview conference to share information that may be pertinent to the interview or subsequent investigation. When a child is unable or unwilling to provide information regarding concerns about abuse, facilitate discussion about other interventions to assess the child's experience and safety. Facilitate a discussion about whether a subsequent or multi-session interview is needed.
9. Adhere to research-based forensic interview guidelines that create an interview environment that enhances free recall, minimizes interviewer influence, and gathers information needed by all the MDT members involved to avoid duplication of the interview process.
10. Conduct child-centered forensic interviews with children ages 3-17, according to a nationally accredited forensic interview model in accordance with CAC protocol.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of and sensitivity to family systems and child victimization. Knowledge of the overall child protection and legal system. Ability to communicate effectively with children and adolescents. Academic training or experience in and knowledge of developmental stages of children and the dynamics and effects of child abuse. Excellent written and verbal communication, computer, and mediation skills. Ability to work well on a team and with a variety of disciplines.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or another similar field required. One year of experience working with child abuse, child trauma, or the criminal justice system required.

Computer Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office software, (Outlook, Word, and Excel).

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must complete 40-hour nationally accredited forensic interview training within 6 months of hire.

CORPORATE COMPLIANCE
Responsible for remaining up-to-date on all Federal, State and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements, which apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws and regulations

Will comply with all aspects of the Presence HealthCorporate Compliance Plan to include the immediate reporting of any known or suspected illegal or unethical behaviors, criminal conduct or patient/employee safety violations or issues

SERVICE PROMISES
Responsible for reading and understanding the Presence Health Service Promises, and committing to modeling and upholding the values of Honesty, Oneness, People, and Excellence.

Will sign an annual commitment statement and will be held accountable for the Service Promises daily and during the annual performance review.

Business Unit: Resurrection Behavioral Health
Job Function: Behavioral Health
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability

Nearest Major Market: Chicago
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