Position Purpose

Due to the nature of this work, selected candidate (s) will be required to Complete an application, interview, Personal History Questionnaire, polygraph, background check, and references.

A professional position responsible for interviewing and assisting with interviewing child victims of reported sexual abuse, serious physical abuse, and children who witness violence. This position coordinates professional services for the child and family, manages victim cases, and coordinates the case review process.

The City of Arvada promotes Equal Pay for Equal Work. Starting salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity. The range listed above reflects the entire range and typical placement is entry to mid-range.

*Based on number of qualified applicants, position may close early

Automatic Disqualifying Factors An extensive background investigation will be conducted. The discovery of any one of the factors below, at any time during the application process, shall automatically disqualify a candidate from continuing in the application process.

Read carefully and do not apply to this position if you meet any of these. Disqualifying factors include, but are not limited to, the following, from the date of application:

Use of an illegal drug within the last 5 years Drug or alcohol-related driving convictions within the past five years. Falsifying documentation of a college degree, transcript, or specialized training Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to any felony. Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to a misdemeanor involving acts of moral turpitude (lying, cheating, stealing). Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to a misdemeanor sex offense. Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to domestic assault

Essential Functions / Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Coordinates interview schedules with the child victim and family, investigating officer, and social services agencies.

Obtains necessary information from relatives/caregiver of the child prior to the interview.

Operates interview recording equipment, and copies recorded interview, as needed.

Ensures interview rooms and observation rooms are maintained in a appropriate manner.

Interviews, or participates in the interview of, children where an allegation of sexual abuse, serious physical abuse, related allegation is made or where a child has witnessed a crime, using forensic interviewing techniques using accepted forensic interviewing practices.

Facilitates pre / post interview multidisciplinary team meeting.

Ensures the psychosocial well-being of the child during the interview.

Responds to subpoena and testify when requested.

Assists in maintaining client and RH statistics.

Participates in professional development and ongoing training that further the mission of Ralston House.

Assists executive director with fundraising activities.

Contributes to the development of Ralston House; recognizes, initiates, and leads improvement activities including assisting with the accreditation process and maintaining accreditation standards.

Design and create forms, flyers, and brochures as needed.

Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of RH.

Recognizes initiates and leads improvement activities for RH.

Engages in collaborative meetings/discussions between relevant community agencies.

Presents training on child abuse, trauma, and/or forensic interviewing topics to community members and professionals.

Maintains healthy relationships between all agencies that utilize or receive referrals from Ralston House, including mental health therapists on the RH referral list.

Attends meetings in community as assigned by executive director, such as child protection team, victim compensation, Colorado Organization of Victim Assistance, MD Case Review, Victim Service Providers and Community Crisis Response Team, etc.

Serves as liaison with general public and... For full info follow application link.