Forensic Specialist; DL - Kauai

Recruitment Number 26-076LM, Forensic Interview Specialist (DL), SR-22, Kauai.

This position requires a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.

Conducts developmentally appropriate, video recorded forensic interviews of alleged child abuse victims and/or child witnesses to crimes; testifies in court; provides training and consultation in forensic interviews; assists with coordination of child abuse cases; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in psychology, child development, social work, criminal justice or a related field, or equivalent work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

The education or experience background must have demonstrated the ability to write clearly and comprehensively materials such as reports and analyses; read and interpret complex written material; perform research; and solve complex problems logically and systematically.

Two and one-half (2-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional child interviewing experience demonstrating knowledge of:

There are some types of experience which are related to interview or investigative work but which are not acceptable and applicants who offer only these kinds of experience will be disqualified. Experience is not acceptable if:

• It has not afforded training in, or required the application of the knowledge, abilities and skills described above.
• It has been acquired in essentially clerical, para‑professional or other support level tasks or assignments.

This position requires a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.