Forensic Interviewer​/Family Advocate

Help children and youth be heard. Support families through crisis. Make a difference. The Child Forensic Interviewer & Family Advocate at Southeast Alaska Family Evaluation Child Advocacy Center (SAFE CAC) is a unique, dual-role position trained to provide forensic interviewing and trauma-informed family advocacy to children and caregivers as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) response to allegations of child maltreatment.

• Conduct neutral, developmentally appropriate, legally defensible recorded forensic interviews using the Child First® protocol
• Provide trauma-informed advocacy and case support
• Coordinate with law enforcement, child protection, medical providers, prosecutors, and other MDT partners
• Maintain accurate, timely case documentation and data entry
• Deliver community education, outreach, and public awareness
• Provide court testimony
• Complete required training and ongoing professional development
• Participate in after-hours on-call rotation to respond to urgent cases

Occasional travel (1–4 times per year) may be required for training or program services.

• Experience in child protection, social work, behavioral health, forensic interviewing, or a related field required
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, criminal justice, law enforcement, or similar (preferred)
• Strong understanding of child development; child abuse and neglect; social determinants of health; and the impact of disabilities, substance use, mental illness, and other factors on children and families.
• Ability to manage emotionally charged situations with professionalism and compassion
• Cultural responsiveness and commitment to serving diverse populations
• Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills
• Ability to take initiative, work independently as well as collaboratively within an MDT
• Flexibility for varied schedules, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Must complete and pass required training upon hire, including
  • 24-hour Advocacy Training
  • 40-hour Child First® Forensic Interview Training (written & practical exams)
  • Ongoing training to meet accreditation requirements
• Valid Alaska driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
• Ability to pass a background check per 7 AAC 10.905 (Barrier Crimes and Conditions)

• Be present for children during critical moments
• Support healing and stability for families
• Be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team
• Receive specialized training and ongoing professional growth
• Do meaningful work that changes lives

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help us create a safer, healthier community for children and families!

This position is full time, on-site, 37.5 hours/week, starting wage $30-36/hour.