Summary

Under the supervision of the Family Advocacy Center Director, the Forensic Interviewer & MDT Coordinator conducts legally defensible forensic interviews of children, vulnerable adults, and qualifying victims or witnesses using trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate practices. The position coordinates the Navajo County Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), supports Family Advocacy Center operations, assists with National Children's Alliance (NCA) standards, maintains multidisciplinary protocols, coordinates training and peer review, and promotes collaboration among partner agencies. The position conducts approximately 150 forensic interviews annually and requires sound judgment, professionalism, confidentiality, and strong interagency collaboration.

Essential Job Functions

(Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

• Conduct forensic interviews using AFIT or other approved forensic interviewing protocols.
• Interview children, vulnerable adults, and qualifying victims or witnesses involved in abuse, neglect, exploitation, domestic violence, and criminal investigations.
• Coordinate interviews with MDT partners and conduct caregiver pre-interviews.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary briefings and maintain accurate case documentation.
• Operate forensic interview recording equipment.
• Participate in peer review, quality assurance, and case consultation.
• Provide courtroom testimony and respond to after-hours forensic interview requests as needed.

• Coordinate and facilitate the Navajo County MDT.
• Schedule MDT meetings, case reviews, and multidisciplinary staffing.
• Maintain MDT communication, participation, and operational protocols.
• Track MDT activities, outcomes, and process improvements.
• Serve as liaison between the Family Advocacy Center and partner agencies.

• Support compliance with National Children's Alliance standards.
• Coordinate peer review, continuing education, and quality assurance activities.
• Maintain program statistics, reports, and grant-related documentation.
• Assist with development of FAC policies, procedures, and multidisciplinary protocols.
• Coordinate maintenance of interview rooms, equipment, and program resources.

• Complete and maintain required forensic interview certification, continuing education, and peer review.
• Participate in advanced training and professional development.
• Provide training and technical assistance to MDT partners.
• Represent the Family Advocacy Center through outreach, committees, and community education.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of child development, trauma, abuse dynamics, forensic interviewing, NCA standards, victim rights, confidentiality, criminal justice systems, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Skill in forensic interviewing, communication, documentation, organization, critical thinking, public speaking, conflict resolution, and time management. Ability to maintain neutrality, exercise sound judgment, coordinate multidisciplinary responses, maintain confidentiality, build professional relationships, and adapt to changing priorities.

Desirable Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Child Development, Human Services, Education, Behavioral Sciences, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience.
• Valid Arizona Driver License.
• Ability to pass all required background investigations.
• Ability to obtain AFIT or other County-approved forensic interview certification within twelve months of hire and maintain required continuing education.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience conducting forensic interviews or working in child advocacy, victim services, child welfare, law enforcement, prosecution, or behavioral health.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams or interagency programs.
• Knowledge of National Children's Alliance standards.
• Experience in a Child Advocacy Center or Family Advocacy Center.
• Experience with grant-funded programs and courtroom testimony.