Forensic Interviewer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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Children and Family Services is recruiting for a Forensic Interviewer** to serve as a fact finder in sensitive investigations by conducting child-friendly, trauma-informed interviews with child victims in a neutral setting. Using open-ended, non-leading questions, the Forensic Interviewer elicits accurate information that supports the investigative process while minimizing additional stress for the child. This position works closely with Forensic Pediatricians to address medical and health concerns identified during the child's visit to the Children's Assessment Center (CAC).

The Forensic Interviewer also facilitates collaboration across multiple partners, including law enforcement, The District Attorney's Office, Child and Family Services Social Workers, Dependency Court Attorneys, medical professionals, and other stakeholders, ensuring a coordinated response to the needs of children and families. This position will also prepare detailed written reports summarizing the outcomes of interviews, which may be utilized in criminal, juvenile, or family law court proceedings and provide testimony in court proceedings. Through these responsibilities, the Forensic Interview Specialist plays a critical role in protecting children, supporting families, and ensuring accurate, evidence-informed outcomes in both investigative and court settings.

Assignment Location: This position is assigned to work at both the Children's Assessment Center (CAC), located at 700 East Gilbert Street, San Bernardino, and Resiliency Institute for Childhood Adversity (RICA), located at 11374 Mountain View Avenue, Suite A, Loma Linda. Travel and field work, including home visits, are a routine part of these assignments. INITIAL APPOINTMENT/ADVANCEMENT Children and Family Services (CFS) offers a competitive salary and benefits package and rewards dedicated employees with long-term service commitment to the County.

**Forensic Interviewers are classified as Social Service Practitioners (SSP), which are hired at the following levels and automatically advance from the SSP II to SSP III upon completion of 6,240 service hours as an SSP II in San Bernardino County. Additionally, starting salary may be commensurate with qualifications and/or child welfare services experience. Please see official job descriptions for additional details.

Completed service hours at the SSP I (Trainee) level shall not count toward the service hour requirement to advance from the SSP II level to the SSP III level Social Service Practitioner II 0 years of County service as a SSP II, but less than 3 full years of completed County service (i.e., less than 6,240 service hours) as a SSP II S2: $71,510 - $98,259 annually Social Service Practitioner III At least three (3) full years of completed County service (i.e., completion of at least 6,240 service hours) as a SSP II S4: $87,068.80 - $106,100.80 annually Excellent Benefits To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS/FINANCIAL INCENTIVES Candidates available for the following assignments are encouraged to apply and may receive additional compensation as specified in the MOU. Bilingual Positions: Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills

Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation. Standby or call-back duty CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Schedule: Due to the nature of these assignments, these positions may regularly require mandatory overtime. Travel: Statewide and nationwide travel may be required.

Travel throughout the County is also required, and employees may be required to make provisions for local transportation (mileage reimbursement is available at current IRS rates). A valid California Class C driver license, clean driving record and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained for the individual providing the transportation. Physical: Employees visit clients in their homes and other settings to complete risk and safety assessments.

Incumbents must be able to visually assess allegations of abuse and the client's environment as mandated by the State of California. Positions require ability to lift and carry children up to fifty (50) lbs. Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Certification: Must complete State-sponsored Child Forensic Interview Training (CFIT) and obtain CFIT certification within 9 months or will be terminated. Minimum Requirements Applicants must meet one of the following options: Option A: A Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education. Option B: A Master's degree in gerontology, behavioral science, psychology, sociology, social services/human services, anthropology, culture and gender studies, human development, criminal justice, counseling with emphasis in marriage, family or child counseling or a closely related field AND either 500 hours of supervised clinical internship OR one (1) year of casework experience equivalent to a Social Worker II in San Bernardino County.

(Note: Experience as a Social Worker II Trainee is not qualifying and should be clearly distinguished from experience as a Social Worker II on application or resume.) Option C: A Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education AND one (1) year of casework experience equivalent to a Social Worker II in San Bernardino County. (Note: Experience as a Social Worker II Trainee is not qualifying and should be clearly distinguished from experience as a Social Worker II on the application.) Option D: Bachelor's degree in gerontology, behavioral science, psychology, sociology, social/human services, anthropology, cultural and gender studies, human development, or criminal justice AND two (2) years of casework experience equivalent to a Social Worker II in San Bernardino County. (Note: Experience as a Social Worker II Trainee is not qualifying and should be clearly distinguished from experience as a Social Worker II on the application.) Option E: Successful completion of training period as a Social Service Practitioner I in San Bernardino County

Candidates in Final Year of Master's Program: Applications will be accepted from candidates who are within 120 days of completing a qualifying degree provided they meet the minimum requirements for experience at time of application. Job offers may be made contingent upon degree completion; verification of qualifications will be required prior to hire. Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Degrees or coursework completed outside of the U.S. must be accompanied by an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service indicating equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Proof of the required completed coursework and/or degree(s) will be required at the time of the interview

Candidates may be placed on the eligible list at the SSP II or SSP III level depending on qualifications. SSP III candidates must have 3 full years (6,240 hours) as a Social Service Practitioner II in San Bernardino County, or in an equivalent County-approved classification in a government child welfare agency. Desired Qualifications The ideal candidate will have two (2) years of investigative interviewing experience, particularly within child welfare, and a State-sponsored Child Forensic Interview Training (CFIT) certification.

Master's degree in a behavioral science is desired. Selection Process There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible. Resumes may accompany the application as supplemental information only, but are typically not considered or reviewed unless specifically requested on the job announcement.

Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score. Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed periodically. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email or text message. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information.

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