Summary

To provide developmentally and culturally appropriate and legally defensible forensic interviews, support and case management for high-risk youth and child victims of commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC).

Supervision

Works under the general supervision of the Deputy Director of Children’s Cove. Employee sets own daily work plan, receives oral and written instructions for specific assignments. Work and assignments are reviewed on an as-needed basis.

Essential Functions

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Conduct forensic interviews of high-risk youth and child victims of commercial sexual exploitation and trafficking.
• Conducts intakes and assesses cases to determine appropriate timeframe for an MDT response.
• Serves as the primary contact for all referrals of suspected Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) and high-risk youth.
• Coordinate cases and facilitate communication and case conference meetings between local, state, and federal jurisdictions.
• Participate in pre/post interview multidisciplinary team response.
• Participate in case reviews and present cases when requested
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and present results of forensic interviews
• Provide short-term case management, community-based, and mental health referrals.
• Facilitate and be liaison for the Cape and Islands CSEC Working Group
• Respond to subpoenas and testify when requested
• Collecting and entering data into the case tracking system
• Participate in supervision, peer review, professional development and on-going training activities including being trained in forensic interview technique
• Act as a community liaison and representative of the agency
• Conduct outreach/training for CSEC initiatives in the community.
• Provide information and consultation to partner agencies regarding CSEC.
• Performs other similar or related duties as required or as situations dictates.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in social work, human services, psychology, criminal justice, education or a related field. Master’s Degree in related field preferred. A minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience working with children and families where abuse and violence are identified issues and experience in the criminal justice/child welfare system. Experience in the mental health field is helpful.

Knowledge:Knowledge of the National Child Advocacy Center model. Thorough knowledge of child and family development, systemic issues which impact CSEC such as issues with social services, law enforcement, criminal, and civil legal systems.

Ability:Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment and independently. Must relate to children in all age groups, socio-economic background, and cultures. Ability to work sensitively with traumatized youth using a trauma informed, survivor centered and harm reduction approach. Must be comfortable speaking and presenting in public.

Skill:Proficient computer skills, including data management. Skill and ability in operating standard office equipment. Effective oral and written communication as well as strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Required Licensing/Certification: Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Must pass a thorough criminal background investigation.

Job Environment

Work is performed under typical office conditions, with moderate noise from office equipment, telephones and light traffic and many interruptions. Work fluctuates with different event planning throughout the year.

Must be able to deal with a variety of emotions under stressful situations and can deal with people who have experienced traumatic incidents. Emotional stability, personal maturity and well-practiced self-care are important attributes in this position

Must be able to meet on-call requirements to respond to crisis intervention

Operates computers and all standard office equipment, including telephone and copy machine.

Has constant contact with the general public; some contact is by telephone, but significant contact is face to face; contact is with parents, care givers, children and agents and officials of outside agencies, such as the Department of Children and Families and the District Attorney’s Office as well as other collaterals.

Has access to department-related confidential information.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimal physical effort required in performing duties under typical office conditions. Position requires the ability to operate a keyboard and standard office equipment at efficient speed. The employee is frequently required to sit and talk and hear.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Equal Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act Employer

Pay: $70,218.72 - $74,495.20 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Barnstable, MA 02630