CAC Forensic Interviewer

Children’s Home Society of WV in Martinsburg is seeking a CAC Forensic Interviewer. Primary goal of this position is to perform specialized forensic interviewing with child victims served at the CAC and collaborate with investigative teams involved in the case.  Job duties in this role include developing knowledge of child abuse, particularly child sexual and physical abuse, maintain and updates case files, case lists, and databases used within the CAC program, testify in civil and criminal court proceedings, as appropriate or requested, on the interview process and techniques as well as on specific interviews in individual cases, educate, work, and promote ownership of the CAC program with the communities to build knowledge, enhance capacity, and sustain the CAC through outreach and other activities and compile and submit to appropriate recipient all mandatory monthly reports, including but not limited to: monthly progress reports, contribution logs, social service billings, monthly statistics, Medicaid billings. Requirements for this position include a Bachelor’s degree (preferred Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field) with demonstrated ability to work with individuals, groups and families, excellent communication, demonstrated ability to speak, knowledge of child welfare issues, professional written and oral communication skills, problem solving skills; training required by agency; criminal and child abuse registry check; background check that meets with agency approval; 24 hour availability to work with irregular hours; ability to work under pressure and multitask; annual approved physical and TB documentation. Driver’s license, available automobile and insurance coverage as required by law.