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Forensic Interviewer UPMC - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Harrisburg, PA2 days ago
| Location | Harrisburg, PA |
UPMC Child Advocacy Center of Central Pennsylvania
Purpose
The Forensic Interviewer is a key member of the UPMC Child Advocacy Center of Central Pennsylvania multidisciplinary team. This role conducts forensic interviews in a child‑focused, developmentally appropriate, and trauma‑informed manner for children suspected to be victims of abuse or neglect, or who may have witnessed a crime. Interviews with adults may be conducted when determined necessary and appropriate.
Work Schedule
Physical & Emotional Requirements
Purpose:
The Forensic Interviewer is the key role within the Child Advocacy department at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. This position acts as the consultative representative within the hospital for intervention circumstances with regard to potential child abuse and neglect . This position will perform appropriate forensic assessments of children, parents, or caretakers in order to delineate cases of abuse. This role works with applicable key law enforcement and state/county offices to manage cases of abuses and provides necessary documentation, support, and follow-up.
The Forensic Interviewer is a key role within UPMC Child Advocacy Center of Central Pennsylvania. The Forensic Interviewer works with members of a multidisciplinary team and conducts interviews in a child focused, developmentally appropriate and trauma informed way. The Forensic Interviewer is responsible for conducting forensic interviews of children suspected victims of physical and or sexual abuse, neglect, and or to have witnessed a crime. These interviews could also be of adults when deemed necessary and appropriate.
Responsibilities:
Conducts recorded forensic interviews according to the standards of the National Children's Advocacy Center or other nationally recognized protocol.
Facilitates and or participates in meetings with multidisciplinary team members.
Presents testimony in court hearings as necessary.
Prepares documentation of appointment following UPMC Child Advocacy Center guidelines.
Effectively and professionally represents UPMC and the UPMC Child Advocacy Center of Central Pennsylvania within the multidisciplinary team and the community
Meets the accreditation standards according to the National Children's Alliance
Participates in on-going education, training, and literature review to enhance forensic interviewing skills and maintain current knowledge of child development, child abuse, family violence, trauma, and best practices
Participates in internal and external peer review
Other duties as assigned
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in a child‑related, social service, or criminal justice field and three (3 years of experience working in the child welfare field, OR
Master's degree in a child‑related, social service, or criminal justice field and completion of a six (6 month internship at an accredited Child Advocacy Center
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with children and caregivers in high‑stress situations
Ability to function independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment
Strong professional writing skills, with the ability to accurately document forensic interviews and case findings
Knowledge of research related to child abuse or a closely related field
Must complete National Forensic Interview Training within one (1 year of hire
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
National Forensic Interview Training within 1 year of hire
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran