Forensic Interviewer

As a recognized leader in our field, The Guidance Center provides a broad range of services that have helped children, adults and families unlock potential and build better lives since 1958. With 25 programs we offer treatment, prevention, growth and education services to more than 15,000 people annually. Together we : Nurture development. Foster resilience. Cultivate well-being.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Forensic Interviewer to join our team of talented professionals.

We have a market-based compensation structure. The estimated salary for this position will vary based on a candidate's transferable work experience and qualifications. This is a salary grade 105. Hourly rates start at $23.35. The range provided is just one component of total compensation including a comprehensive benefit package of affordable medical plans, employer paid dental, vision and long-term disability, 401(K) with employer contribution, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent, paid time off, and 11 paid holidays.

As a Forensic Interviewer in the Kids-TALK Program, you will be responsible for :

• The Forensic Interviewer for the Kids-TALK Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) is responsible for providing developmentally and legally sound forensic interviews of children and adolescents.
• The goal of a forensic interview is to obtain a statement from a child, in a child-centered, developmentally-sensitive, unbiased and truth-seeking manner.
• The Forensic Interviewer conducts sensitive and thorough forensic interviews with alleged victims of child sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, and other forms of trauma or child witnesses to violent crime.
• Interviews are conducted in accordance with the State of Michigan Forensic Interviewing Protocol.
• The Forensic Interviewer collaborates with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team as part of an ongoing investigation of child abuse, neglect or violent crime to which a child is a witness.
• Regular working hours are Monday through Friday 8 : 30am to 5 : 00pm. Some evening or weekend hours will be required.

Requirements

To qualify for this position, you will need the following :

The Guidance Center believes that our team members are our most valuable resources, and we invest in them accordingly. We offer our employees a competitive salary, flexible scheduling opportunities, a team-oriented work environment and much more!

The Guidance Center is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a welcoming place for everyone.