Position: Forensic Interviewer

Status: Non Exempt, Full-Time

Location:

Delta Regional Child Advocacy Center

2820 College Avenue

Escanaba, MI 49829

Position Information:

Works under the general supervision of the Program Director of the Delta Regional Child Advocacy Center. Oversees interns/volunteers to the Delta Regional Child Advocacy and works with all collaborative partners to improve coordinated community responses to children and families in the service area. Provides Forensic Interviews at the Delta Regional Child Advocacy Center. This position also includes the planning and vision of the CAC and provides back-up for the Program Director and Family Advocate, as needed.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

A trauma-rich environment with clients in crisis situations.

Physical requirements include light lifting of up to 25 pounds.

Educational Requirements and Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

The minimum qualification is an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Human Resources, Human Services or related field. The ideal candidate will have a working understanding of the dynamics of victim related crimes such as physical abuse and sexual assault.

The candidate will have completed Forensic Interview training through the Prosecuting Attorney’s Association of Michigan (PAAM).

Three to five years of experience working collaboratively with community agencies, including but not limited to: law enforcement, child welfare, mental health, education, and the criminal justice system.

Experience providing logistical and facilitation support for community meetings and trainings

Ability to analyze and synthesize complex information from multiple sources

Working knowledge of criminal justice process

Working knowledge of the dynamics involved for victims/survivors of physical abuse and sexual assault

Advanced computer skills

Ability to work well with victims who have experienced a traumatic event

Knows how to conduct child Forensic Interviews

Knowledge of community services and resources

Well organized analytical and diplomatic skills with strong written and verbal communication skills including negotiation.

Capacity to work effectively with partnering agencies

Ability to ethically empathize with victims

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provides forensic interviews of children

Provides support in planning and implementation of programs as related to the Center and the community, in keeping with the Center’s mission, vision, and values

Works with all project partners to ensure a clear understanding and support of the Center’s current programs and future opportunities.

Support the day-to-day program implementation

Provides support in the creation and implementation of annual budget and in grant writing and reporting.

Effectively and positively promotes the Center in relevant community groups, working to ensure the Center is seen as a leader in addressing and preventing child sexual abuse and physical abuse.

Maintains appropriate relationships with relevant community organizations.

Serves as knowledgeable resource for media and the public about child sexual abuse and physical abuse and the work of the Center.

Respects and understands the role each staff member plays and fosters healthy morale among staff.

Creates positive relationships with partner agencies, both co-located and offsite while understanding the values, roles, and needs of partner agencies in relation to the Center.

Competencies

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate experience in and commitment to the following competencies, in addition to normal job responsibilities related to these competencies:

Advocacy and Public Policy - Recognize issues surrounding child sexual abuse and how awareness and prevention efforts enhance community awareness of child sexual abuse and encourage children and adults to report abuse.

Communications - Present self and agency professionally in oral or written communications, writing or speaking clearly and informatively with empathy and understanding; exchange information efficiently and effectively, listening and seeking needed clarification; contribute to the overall culture of the Center through healthy communication, respect, and commitment to the agency’s mission, vision, and values.

Data Management - Maintain confidentiality of client information and provide accurate and timely tracking of client demographics and Center services.

Direct Service - Possess awareness of direct services provided by agency to understand organizational mission and own role in it.

Leadership and Governance - Recognize organizational values and represent them in everyday activities.

Planning and Evaluation – Ability to analyze and report data in order to evaluate programs, presenting accurate and timely information.

Flexibility and Adaptability –establish and maintain cooperative and supportive working relationships with members of direct team, whether staff or volunteer, and the multidisciplinary team as a whole.

Personal Care and Development - Seek out and participate in professional development opportunities, both external and internal; commit to self and agency care.

Building of Global Capacity - Commit to intercultural development and seek to understand the unique needs of clients and donors of different backgrounds.

Onboarding and training are provided for all volunteer positions. All volunteers must pass a comprehensive background check screening.

YOUTH ADVOCATE:

This position places volunteers in direct contact with the children, teens, and families served at the CAC. During a scheduled appointment at the CAC, child engagement assistants help CAC child and family advocates maintain a safe and supportive environment. Youth Advocates help keep children and teens engaged and occupied during the waiting periods of their time at the CAC. This can include playing games, supervision, and other activities that allow the caregiver and CAC advocate to meet away from the child.

Commitment: Shifts are scheduled for half days. Volunteers who can make a weekly commitment are given priority in shift selection.

FUNDRAISING:

There is no single source of funding for CACs, and we receive an average of 50% of our funding from private donors. In order to sustain the Delta Regional CAC, it is imperative that we receive financial support from individuals, organizations, and hold fundraising events. We are seeking fundraising volunteers who can assist with any of the following: planning and executing fundraisers in the community, think of creative ways to engage donors/corporations, assist with running fundraising campaigns, or develop creative ways of engaging individual donors.

Commitment: Flexible and based upon the preferred level of volunteer involvement.

SOCIAL MEDIA ASSISTANT:

This role will assist in promoting our social media platform to increase overall reach, and grow our community of supporters and donors. He/she will use social media outlets to promote the Delta Regional CAC to engage the public and increase online presence, while advocating for children and raising public awareness of child abuse.

Commitment: Flexible, can be done remotely.

OFFICE WORK:

Assist CAC staff with administrative projects and provide reception support, including data entry, filing, and mailing.

Commitment: Flexible and based upon the preferred level of volunteer involvement.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:

The CAC seeks to build strong awareness relationships with civic and service organizations, faith-based institutions, and youth servicing organizations across our service area. Community engagement assistants help source, establish, and maintain those connections through research, communication, and securing speaking and training opportunities for CAC staff.

Commitment: Flexible and based upon the preferred level of volunteer involvement.

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT/PHOTOGRAPHER:

As the CAC adds new staff and board members, we need semi-professional photographs to be taken to add them to our website and other marketing materials.

Commitment: This volunteer service can be flexible, ongoing, or on an as-needed basis.

FACILITY VOLUNTEER

Assists with cleaning, organization, and general “sprucing up” of the CAC.

Commitment: This volunteer service can be flexible, ongoing, or on an as-needed basis.