Forensic Interviewer
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Regular Full-time
Job Number
16892
Department
Childrens Assessment Center
Opening Date
06/30/2026
Closing Date
8/31/2026 11:59 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants
200
Position Description
Primary responsibility of interviewing children alleged to be victims of sexual abuse, exploitation, severe child maltreatment, or witness to violent crimes. Forensic Interviewers are specially trained to interview children in a supportive, child-friendly, and non-leading way, while the investigators involved view the interview. The interview is digitally recorded to preserve the childs disclosure and demeanor, minimizing the number of times a child is interviewed.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct Forensic Interviews utilizing a nationally recognized protocol.
Gather pertinent information during pre and post interview process to conduct comprehensive interviews.
Attend local, regional and national trainings on interviewing children and child abuse.
Attend Multidisciplinary case staffing to discuss disclosures.
Participate in local, regional and national peer review and stay up to date on current literature to maintain a high level of interviewing skills.
Testify as an expert witness in civil and criminal court regarding interviewing children, the process of disclosure and dynamics of child sexual abuse.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
Requirements
Education and Experience:
Masters Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Criminal Justice, Counseling, Psychology or related mental health field.
Two (2) years working with sexually abused children, child maltreatment, or trauma-related population
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); Licensed Professional Counselor - Intern (LPC-Intern); Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT); Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA).
OR
Masters Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Criminal Justice, Counseling, Psychology or related mental health field
Five (5) years working experience at a Childrens Advocacy Center.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge or experience working with an advocacy center, child welfare agency, or the criminal justice system.
Specialized training in child maltreatment and an understanding of the child welfare system and advocacy centers.
Skill with a digital recording system such as Simulation IQ to setup and verify recording of forensic interviews, preferred.
A hospitable disposition, skill in public relations, and a patient, objective, non-judgmental attitude.
Strong organizational skill, computer skill, flexibility, and ability to work independently and on a team.
Ability to assess age-appropriate language, verbal and non-verbal communication and exceptional recall abilities.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Hours:
Salary:
Salary commensurate with experience.
Criminal and CPS background check required prior to hiring and E-Verify upon hire.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
This position is generally in a sedentary role but may at times require the ability to lift files up to 20 pounds.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Retirement Savings Benefit
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the Countys behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
www.benefitsathctx.com
01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position? Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.
02
If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major?
03
Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.
04
Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience working with sexually abused children, child maltreatment, or trauma-related population? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your applications employment history)
05
Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained experience working with sexually abused children, child maltreatment, or trauma-related population. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience. Example: "January 2020 - December 2023" If this experience is not clearly documented in the Work Experience section, your application will be disqualified. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A" in the space provided.
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Do you have any of the following professional certifications? Please select all that apply:
Required Question
Employer Harris County
Address 1111 Fannin St
Ste. 600
Houston, Texas, 77002
Phone 713-274-5445
Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx