Lead Forensic Specialist

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Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time

8:00 AM

4:00 PM

Regular

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Provides oversight and supervises Forensic Specialist, Child Protection Family Advocate, and Child Protection Intake Coordinator roles. Performs developmentally and culturally appropriate forensic interviews with children and adolescents alleging abuse, neglect, or having witnessed a crime. Coordinates, collaborates, advocates, and testifies on behalf of children and families. Closely works with Child Protection Medical Director and Practice Manager to develop and implement initiatives that enhance patient care and support operations.

Experience

• 5 years of experience in postgraduate social work with children and families in the field of child protection, criminal justice/law enforcement, healthcare, mental health, or social services
• Practiced at least 2,000 clock hours over a minimum of two years following clinical social work licensure 
• Demonstrated experience within the court system and testifying
• Demonstrated experience in forensic interviewing

 

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a pediatric medical setting
• 1 year of supervisory experience

Education

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited graduate school 
• Completion of ChildFirst Georgia training course from the Anna Crawford Children's Center in partnership with the National Child Protection Training Center, within 1 year of employment

Certification Summary

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated professional knowledge of child abuse and neglect
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to operate computer systems including Microsoft Office, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), and other computer systems as applicable
• Knowledge of age-appropriate treatment and practice
• Organization and analytical skills
• Broad use of independent judgement and responsibility

Job Responsibilities

• Supervises Child Protection Family Advocate, Child Protection Intake Coordinator, Forensic Specialists, and graduate-level MSW interns.
• Leads a team including interviewing, hiring, training, developing, directing work and processes, managing performance, recognizing, and engaging employees.
• Shares expectations and monitors staff performances of time and attendance, appropriate work behavior, productivity, internal and external customer service and overall performance.
• Provides Practice Man