Forensic Interviewer

Job overview

The Forensic Interviewer role is onsite in Grand Island, NE, with a salary starting at $50,000 per year. First Light Child Advocacy Center supports child abuse investigations through multidisciplinary services. The interviewer conducts trauma-focused, recorded interviews with children and coordinates with caregivers and multidisciplinary partners. The role contributes to child-centered investigations through case documentation, peer review, and collaboration with law enforcement, Health and Human Services, and prosecutors.

What you'll do

• Review referrals with the direct services team
• conduct recorded forensic interviews using evidence-supported protocols
• assess medical and mental health needs
• meet with non-offending caregivers
• participate in pre- and post-interview meetings, case review, supervision, and peer review
• update case tracking and provide funder statistics
• testify when subpoenaed or requested
• maintain relationships with investigative and treatment partners.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

forensic interviewer

grand island ne

first light child advocacy center

$50k+

child advocacy

forensic interviews

trauma-focused

multidisciplinary team

case documentation

peer review

evening hours

weekend hours

occasional central nebraska travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Specialized training and opportunities for professional development, including conference attendance as funding and operational needs allow.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of professional experience working with children and families affected by trauma. Evening and weekend hours are routinely required, and the role may involve occasional travel throughout Central Nebraska. Initial and ongoing forensic interview training is provided or required.

About the employer

First Light Child Advocacy Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.