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Harris County, TX

Forensic Interviewer

Houston, TX · On-site

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Regular Full-time Job Number: 16892 Department: Children's Assessment Center Opening Date: 06/30 ... The interview is digitally recorded to preserve the child's disclosure and demeanor, minimizing the ...

Harris County

Forensic Interviewer

Houston, TX

$41K/yr

Forensic Interviewers are specially trained to interview children in a supportive, child-friendly, and non-leading way, while the investigators involved view the interview. The interview is digitally ...

Harris County

Forensic Interviewer

Houston, TX

$41K/yr

Forensic Interviewers are specially trained to interview children in a supportive, child-friendly, and non-leading way, while the investigators involved view the interview. The interview is digitally ...

DCAC

Case Coordinator

Dallas, TX · On-site

$17.25 - $23.25/hr

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The Dallas Children's Advocacy Center is seeking an experienced Case Coordinator for the MDT ... forensic interview for the client. * Builds relationships with investigative agencies and ...

City of Goodyear, AZ

Digital Forensic Examiner

Goodyear, AZ · On-site

$34.78 - $51.63/hr

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Goodyear, AZ Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: FY2600771 Division: Police Department Department ... All communication regarding application status and interview notifications will be sent via email ...

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Forensic Interviewer

Harris County, TX

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

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7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 122 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

415th of 846 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 16892
Department: Children's Assessment Center
Opening Date: 06/30/2026
Closing Date: 8/31/2026 11:59 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants: 200
Position Description
Primary responsibility of interviewing children alleged to be victims of sexual abuse, exploitation, severe child maltreatment, or witness to violent crimes. Forensic Interviewers are specially trained to interview children in a supportive, child-friendly, and non-leading way, while the investigators involved view the interview. The interview is digitally recorded to preserve the child's disclosure and demeanor, minimizing the number of times a child is interviewed.
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Conduct Forensic Interviews utilizing a nationally recognized protocol.
  • Gather pertinent information during pre and post interview process to conduct comprehensive interviews.
  • Attend local, regional and national trainings on interviewing children and child abuse.
  • Attend Multidisciplinary case staffing to discuss disclosures.
  • Participate in local, regional and national peer review and stay up to date on current literature to maintain a high level of interviewing skills.
  • Testify as an expert witness in civil and criminal court regarding interviewing children, the process of disclosure and dynamics of child sexual abuse.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
Requirements
Education and Experience:
  • Master's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Criminal Justice, Counseling, Psychology or related mental health field.
  • Two (2) years working with sexually abused children, child maltreatment, or trauma-related population
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); Licensed Professional Counselor - Intern (LPC-Intern); Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT); Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA).

OR
  • Master's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Criminal Justice, Counseling, Psychology or related mental health field
  • Five (5) years working experience at a Children's Advocacy Center.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge or experience working with an advocacy center, child welfare agency, or the criminal justice system.
  • Specialized training in child maltreatment and an understanding of the child welfare system and advocacy centers.
  • Skill with a digital recording system such as Simulation IQ to setup and verify recording of forensic interviews, preferred.
  • A hospitable disposition, skill in public relations, and a patient, objective, non-judgmental attitude.
  • Strong organizational skill, computer skill, flexibility, and ability to work independently and on a team.
  • Ability to assess age-appropriate language, verbal and non-verbal communication and exceptional recall abilities.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Hours:
  • Monday - Friday | Hours will be discussed during interview.

Salary:
  • Salary commensurate with experience.
  • Criminal and CPS background check required prior to hiring and E-Verify upon hire.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:
  • This position is generally in a sedentary role but may at times require the ability to lift files up to 20 pounds.
  • This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Wellness Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
  • Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
  • One (1) floating holiday per year
  • Paid Parental Leave*
  • Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
  • Professional learning & development opportunities
  • Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
  • Flexible work schedule*
  • METRO RideSponsor Program*

* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.
  • High School or GED diploma
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree or higher
  • None of the above

02
If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major?
  • Social Work
  • Human Services
  • Criminal Justice
  • Counseling
  • Psychology
  • Other Mental Health Related Field
  • Unrelated Field
  • N/A; No Degree

03
Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.
04
Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience working with sexually abused children, child maltreatment, or trauma-related population?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)
  • Less than two (2) years
  • Two (2) years but less than three (3) years
  • Three (3) years but less than four (4) years
  • Four (4) years but less than five (5) years
  • Five (5) years or more
  • I do not have this experience

05
Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained experience working with sexually abused children, child maltreatment, or trauma-related population. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience. Example: "January 2020 - December 2023" If this experience is not clearly documented in the Work Experience section, your application will be disqualified. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A" in the space provided.
06
Do you have any of the following professional certifications? Please select all that apply:
  • Licensed Professional Counselor(LPC)
  • Licensed Professional Counselor - Intern (LPC-Intern)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA)
  • N/A; None of the above

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Harris County is the third largest county in the United States with more than 4.7 million residents. There are four precincts in Harris County. The four elected commissioners, along with an elected county judge, serve as members of the Harris County Commissioners Court, the administrative head of the county's government.

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