Forensic Interviewer*

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*According to criteria established in the Professional Unit Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Children and Family Services is recruiting for a Forensic Interviewer** to serve as a fact finder in sensitive investigations by conducting child-friendly, trauma-informed interviews with child victims in a neutral setting. Using open-ended, non-leading questions, the Forensic Interviewer elicits accurate information that supports the investigative process while minimizing additional stress for the child. This position works closely with Forensic Pediatricians to address medical and health concerns identified during the child’s visit to the Children’s Assessment Center (CAC). The Forensic Interviewer also facilitates collaboration across multiple partners, including law enforcement, The District Attorney’s Office, Child and Family Services Social Workers, Dependency Court Attorneys, medical professionals, and other stakeholders, ensuring a coordinated response to the needs of children and families. This position will also prepare detailed written reports summarizing the outcomes of interviews, which may be utilized in criminal, juvenile, or family law court proceedings and provide testimony in court proceedings. Through these responsibilities, the Forensic Interview Specialist plays a critical role in protecting children, supporting families, and ensuring accurate, evidence-informed outcomes in both investigative and court settings.

Assignment Location: This position is assigned to work at both the Children’s Assessment Center (CAC), located at 700 East Gilbert Street, San Bernardino, and Resiliency Institute for Childhood Adversity (RICA), located at 11374 Mountain View Avenue, Suite A, Loma Linda. Travel and field work, including home visits, are a routine part of these assignments.  
INITIAL APPOINTMENT/ADVANCEMENT

Children and Family Services (CFS) offers a competitive salary and benefits package and rewards dedicated employees with long-term service commitment to the County. 

**Forensic Interviewers are classified as Social Service Practitioners (SSP), which are hired at the following levels and automatically advance from the SSP II to SSP III upon completion of 6,240 service hours as an SSP II in San Bernardino County. Additionally, starting salary may be commensurate with qualifications and/or child welfare services experience.  Please see official job descriptions for additional details.
Completed service hours at the SSP I (Trainee) level shall not count toward the service hour requirement to advance from the SSP II level to the SSP III level
Social Service Practitioner II0 years of County service as a SSP II, but less than 3 full years of completed County service (i.e., less than 6,240 service hours) as a SSP II
S2: $71,510 - $98,259 annually

Social Service Practitioner IIIAt least three (3) full years of completed County service (i.e., completion of at least 6,240 service hours) as a SSP II 
S4: $87,068.80 - $106,100.80 annually  

Excellent Benefits
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)

 SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS/FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
 Candidates available for the following assignments are encouraged to apply and may receive additional compensation as specified in the MOU.
 

• Bilingual Positions: Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation.
• Standby or call-back duty

 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
 Schedule: Due to the nature of these assignments, these positions may regularly require mandatory overtime.

Travel: Statewide and nationwide travel may be required. Travel throughout the County is also required, and employees may be required to make provisions for local transportation (mileage reimbursement is available at current IRS rates). A valid California Class C driver license, clean driving record and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
 Physical: Employees visit clients in their homes and other settings to complete risk and safety assessments. Incumbents must be able to visually assess allegations of abuse and the client's environment as mandated by the State of California. Positions require ability to lift and carry children up to fifty (50) lbs.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Certification: Must complete State-sponsored Child Forensic Interview Training (CFIT) and obtain CFIT certification within 9 months or will be terminated.