Job Description

Are you self-directed, organized, and compassionate? Do you enjoy working with a multidisciplinary team? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? Join our Children's Advocacy Center team!

Title: Forensic Interviewer / MDT Facilitator

General Summary : As a self-directed, organized and motivated member of the CAC team and under the supervision of the Director of the Children’s Advocacy Centers. The Forensic Interviewer/MDT Facilitator will provide forensic interviews to referred cases for a best practice MDT response. This includes known and suspected victims of child abuse, individuals with developmental disabilities who are abused or witness a violent crime. With both flexibility and responsiveness, the Forensic Interviewer/MDT Facilitator will collaborate with CAC team members and is responsible for developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with partner and community agencies with the goal of enhancing the utilization of the CAC/MDT response to child abuse cases throughout the state of Rhode Island. In addition, this role will support the training and outreach initiatives of the RI CACs through professional and community training.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Participate in regular forensic interview peer review.

2. In collaboration with the CAC Director, develop communication and outreach plan to MDT partners to increase provider and community access.

3. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with Attorney General’s office, DCYF, law enforcement, hospitals, courts, mental health, schools, social service agencies.

4. Orient all new MDT members to the MDT/CAC response and further provide training to the MDT to facilitate clear understanding of their role in the CAC/MDT response and in case specific MDTs.

5. Build and foster effective working relationships with every MDT partner and member of the team, in accordance with the National Children’s Alliance Accreditation Standards.

6. Partner with the CAC Director to ensure effective working relationships and identify training needs and opportunities for improved collaboration among the MDT.

7. Support the CAC Director in the planning and execution of each county’s multi-disciplinary team (MDT) advisory committee meetings.

8. Maintain team contact information. Prepare and update team mailing, phone, and email lists.

9. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High level of interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work successfully within a team setting.
• Organizational and analytical ability to organize data.
• Excellent verbal, written, and computer skills.
• Thorough knowledge of the dynamics of child abuse.
• Ability to conduct forensic interviews and assess children effected by trauma.
• Ability to provide professional and community-based training.

Working Conditions:

• On site position in professional office environment and other community-based settings. Remote work option for project-based assignments and supervisory authorization.
• In-State Travel required.
• Position requires flexible hours, including occasional evening and weekend hours.

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• Master’s Degree in relevant field preferred.
• Experience working with children effected by trauma preferred.
• Completion of Forensic Interview Training.

To Apply :

Send cover letter and resume to:
John Canole at msweck@dayoneri.org

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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