Responsible for providing crisis intervention as well as support services to victims of child abuse and non-offending caregivers by conducting forensic interviews of children and adults. Creates a psychologically and physically safe environment that is sensitive to a childs cognitive, emotional, and physical development.

Respond to the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) after-hours for emergency cases for advocacy or forensic interviewing services.

Coordinate services with law enforcement, DFPS, District Attorneys Office, Hendrick Medical Center, and other community agencies. Function as a liaison between members of the multidisciplinary team. Obtain case information from interagency partners and document information into the case tracking system.

Assist with the completion of CAC intake paperwork and the crime victim compensation applications and assist with grant paperwork and report submissions.

Provide court testimony for criminal or civil cases in the forensic interviewer role and provide court preparation and support for victims in the advocate role.

Conduct regular follow-up calls to non-offending caregivers in order to provide support, information, and referrals until criminal and civil cases are closed.

Participate in ongoing training as it relates to child abuse, criminal investigations, child protective services, advocacy, community resources, legal system, forensic interviewing, volunteer coordination, and city values. Apply current research relevant to advocacy, child abuse, court testimony, and forensic interviewing.

Respond to community members who make inquiries, provide tours of the CAC, manage donations, and maintain storage areas.

Participate in community awareness activities during Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Routinely drive a personal vehicle for court testimony, court preparation, and meetings with interagency partners. Drive a rental vehicle for out-of-town trainings and/or court testimony.

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