Interview Specialist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $5,369.00 Monthly
Location : Kauai
Job Type: Various
Job Number: 26-076LM
Department: Intergovernmental/Community Relations Dept
Division: Children's Justice Center
Opening Date: 04/26/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Specific Description
Recruitment Number 26-076LM, Forensic Interview Specialist (DL), SR-22, Kauai.
Note: This position requires a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.
Summary of Duties
Conducts developmentally appropriate, video recorded forensic interviews of alleged child abuse victims and/or child witnesses to crimes; testifies in court; provides training and consultation in forensic interviews; assists with coordination of child abuse cases; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Information about Hawaii Children's Justice Centers
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in psychology, child development, social work, criminal justice or a related field, OR excess work experience as described below in the experience section or any other progressively responsible administrative, professional or other analytical work experience which provided knowledge, skills and abilities comparable to those acquired in four (4) years of successful study while fulfilling a prescribed college curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
The education or experience background must have demonstrated the ability to write clearly and comprehensively materials such as reports and analyses; read and interpret complex written material; perform research; and solve complex problems logically and systematically.
Specialized Experience: Two and one-half (2-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional child interviewing experience which demonstrated knowledge of:
1) Assessments of child abuse and/or child witnesses to crimes of violence.
2) Appropriate display of tact, discretion, and the capacity for obtaining the cooperation and confidence of children to solicit sensitive information from them.
Applicants must possess the ability to:
1) View and deal with sensitive and graphic child abuse related information, including crime scene photo evidence.
2) Use judgment required to collect, assemble, and develop facts and other pertinent data.
3) Think logically and objectively, to analyze and evaluate facts, evidence and related information, and arrive at sound conclusions.
4) Present interview findings in a clear and concise manner, in both written and oral reports.
5) Testify in court in a credible and effective manner.
Non-Qualifying Experience: There are some types of experience which are related to interview or investigative work but which are not acceptable and applicants who offer only these kinds of experience will be disqualified. Experience is not acceptable if:
(a) It has not afforded training in, or required the application of the knowledge, abilities and skills described above.
(b) It has been acquired in essentially clerical, para-professional or other support level tasks or assignments.
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:
1) Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, child development, social work, criminal justice or a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of specialized experience.
2) Possession of a juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school may be substituted for one (1) year of specialized experience.
Selective Certification Requirement - Driver's License: This position requires a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.
Supplemental Information
Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov, or mailed to the following address: Hawaii State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.
Education: If you are using education as a substitute for experience, you must submit a copy of your official transcripts or diploma at the time of application. If you are selected, you will need an official transcript (not a copy) indicating the completion of the training or the awarding of the appropriate degree.
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Civil service employees are eligible for a range of benefits, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Up to 13 paid holidays each year, and 14 during election years
• Up to 21 vacation leave days per year
• Up to 21 sick leave days per year
• Reasonable time off with pay for jury or witness duty, death in the family, for certain military duty, and for donating to the Blood Bank
• Employer contribution to premiums for enrollment in the state sponsored medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans
• Free life insurance policy for employees and retirees
• Deferred compensation retirement savings plan
• State retirement plan for eligible employees

Judiciary employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information:
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The above benefits are subject to modification or termination due to changes in statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and/or policies, etc. This summary does not constitute a legal document or contract. Benefits may vary by type of employment and employment conditions.
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Selective Certification Requirement - Driver's License: This position requires a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. If you do not have a current and valid driver's license, your application will be rejected.
Do you possess a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle?

• Yes
• No

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Education: From the choices below, please indicate how you meet the education requirement, and the allowable substitution of education for the specialized experience requirement for this recruitment.
Refer to the Minimum Qualification Requirements and Substitution sections of the job announcement for more information. Check all that apply.

• No four-year college or university degree.
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, child development, social work, criminal justice or a related field.
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, child development, social work, criminal justice or a related field.
• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• I have 4 or more years of qualifying experience that substitutes for a bachelor's degree. In the Work Experience Section of your application, include a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities where you gained this experience.
• I will not be using my education to substitute for the Specialized Experience requirement.
• None of the above.

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Professional Child Interviewing ExperienceDo you have professional work experience interviewing children as part of your official job duties?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, identify the employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, hours worked per work, where you performed child interviewing duties. Describe your role in interviewing children, including the purpose of the interviews and the type of information obtained.
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Assessments of child abuse and/or child witnesses to crimes of violenceIn your professional experience, did your child interviews involve any of the following? (Check all that apply)

• Suspected child abuse victims
• Neglect victims
• Crisis assessment/response
• Child witnesses to domestic violence
• Child witnesses to crimes of violence
• Custody/family conflict matters
• Juvenile justice matters
• Other (describe)
• I do not have experience with child interviews

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If you answered 'Other' to the question above, please describe your professional experience interviewing children in situations not listed, including the nature of the cases and your primary responsibilities. If none, write N/A
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Do you have professional experience assessing clients or allegations of child abuse or interviewing child witnesses to violent crimes?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered Yes to the question above, please describe your professional experience interviewing and/or gathering information from suspected victims of child abuse or child witnesses to violent crimes as part of your primary responsibility. If none, write N/A.
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Transcripts, Certifications, and other verifying documents: You must submit copies of official transcripts, certifications, or other verifying documents at the time of application. You may attach these documents to your to your online application, or send them to us by email or mail. If you are selected, we will need an original official transcript (not a copy) indicating the completion of the required training or coursework and the awarding of the appropriate degree, certification, or other credential.

• Yes, I understand and will submit the required information.
• I submitted my supporting documents for a previous recruitment.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Before submitting your application, be sure to review your application for completeness and accuracy. The information you provide on your application along with your responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements indicated on the job posting. Failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in your application being rejected. Therefore, it is important that you provide the name of your employer, your official job title, dates of employment (from-to, month/year), hours worked per week, and a detailed description of your duties for each job listed on your application. Do not submit an online or hard copy resume in place of the application or supplemental questionnaire. However, if you choose to submit a resume in addition to your application, be sure it includes the same employment information mentioned above.

• I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.

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