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Job Title: Forensic Interviewer 

Reports to: Director of Community Partnerships 

FLSA Status: Full Time/Non Exempt 

Location: Canopy Child Advocacy Center & Community Settings 

Date:  May 7, 2025 

Salary Range: 46,500 - 53,000

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PURPOSE: 

The Forensic Interviewer position conducts sensitive and thorough forensic interviews with alleged child and youth victims of sexual and physical abuse.  This position is part of the delivery of clinical services as a member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT). Clinical assessments and provision of services to children, youth and families of victims are provided within the parameters of Canopy’s mission and goals.   

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

1. Conducts child-centered forensic interviews as part of a multidisciplinary investigation and treatment program.  

1. Completes comprehensive assessments of alleged abuse reports through forensic interviews. 

1. Supports families in identifying crisis situations and/or potential crisis situations that may threaten safety.  

1. Uses a trauma-informed approach to work with children, teens and families. 

1. Links families with available community resources that are accessible and responsive to their needs. 

1. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with MDT members and community partners. 

1. Maintains required clinical and other case documentation in a complete and timely manner. 

1. Completes and maintains required professional standards, i.e. training and peer review. 

1. Consistently maintains quality and productivity standards established for role. 

1. Respects, understands and promotes Canopy mission, values and goals. 

1. Assumes additional responsibilities as needed and directed. 

  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Criminal Justice. Master’s Degree in these concentrations preferred. 

1. 2 years experience working with children and teens in the area of child abuse, child development, crisis intervention and/or the criminal justice system.  

1. Experience and knowledge of Child Advocacy Center model, child abuse issues and investigative interviews strongly preferred. 

1. Experience and ability to engage and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients. 

1. Experience and ability to assess and intervene within complex family and community systems. 

1. Excellent oral and written communication skills. 

1. Interpersonal skills with experience in crisis management with the ability to work under stress.  

1. Ability to communicate and work with wide range of professionals from disparate systems. 

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: 

1. Proficiency with computers and commonly used software applications. 

1. Strong customer relations and communications skills. 

1. Demonstrated initiative and independent problem-solving skills. 

1. Ability and experience in interacting effectively with a wide range of cultural, ethnic, racial and socioeconomic backgrounds. 

  

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS: 

1. Ability to work flexible hours in various community settings. 

1. Regular and predictable attendance. 

 

This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Canopy. Since no position description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the job holder’s responsibility.