Forensic Interviewer*
Salary
$75,088.00 - $106,100.80 Annually
Location
Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-19621FI/19620FI-01
Department
Human Services-Children and Family Services
Opening Date
06/29/2026
Closing Date
7/10/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
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Recruitment Bonus- Newly hired employees from this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $2,000*
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 II
0 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 III
At 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.
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 clients 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.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following options:
Option A: A Masters degree in Social Work (MSW) from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
Option B: A Masters degree in gerontology, behavioral science, psychology, sociology, social services/human services, anthropology, culture and gender studies, human development, criminal justice, counseling with emphasis in marriage, family or child counseling or a closely related field AND either 500 hours of supervised clinical internship OR one (1) year of casework experience equivalent to a Social Worker II in San Bernardino County. (Note: Experience as a Social Worker II Trainee is not qualifying and should be clearly distinguished from experience as a Social Worker II on application or resume.)
Option C: A Bachelors degree in Social Work (BSW) from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education AND one (1) year of casework experience equivalent to a Social Worker II in San Bernardino County. (Note: Experience as a Social Worker II Trainee is not qualifying and should be clearly distinguished from experience as a Social Worker II on the application.)
Option D: Bachelors degree in gerontology, behavioral science, psychology, sociology, social/human services, anthropology, cultural and gender studies, human development, or criminal justice AND two (2) years of casework experience equivalent to a Social Worker II in San Bernardino County. (Note: Experience as a Social Worker II Trainee is not qualifying and should be clearly distinguished from experience as a Social Worker II on the application.)
Option E: Successful completion of training period as a Social Service Practitioner I in San Bernardino County.
Candidates in Final Year of Masters Program: Applications will be accepted from candidates who are within 120 days of completing a qualifying degree provided they meet the minimum requirements for experience at time of application. Job offers may be made contingent upon degree completion; verification of qualifications will be required prior to hire.
Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside of the U.S. must be accompanied by an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service indicating equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Proof of the required completed coursework and/or degree(s) will be required at the time of the interview.
Candidates may be placed on the eligible list at the SSP II or SSP III level depending on qualifications. SSP III candidates must have 3 full years (6,240 hours) as a Social Service Practitioner II in San Bernardino County, or in an equivalent County-approved classification in a government child welfare agency.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have two (2) years of investigative interviewing experience, particularly within child welfare, and a State-sponsored Child Forensic Interview Training (CFIT) certification. Master's degree in a behavioral science is desired.
Selection Process
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible. Resumes may accompany the application as supplemental information only, but are typically not considered or reviewed unless specifically requested on the job announcement. Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score.
Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed periodically. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email or text message. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans Preference Policy.
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.
Professional Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits* for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.
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Describe your training and experience in forensic/investigative interviewing. Be sure to specify any experience conducting investigative interviews related to child welfare cases and any experience working with physicians/medical staff who conduct evidentiary medical examinations to evaluate abuse allegations.
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Minimum Requirements: Indicate the option to which you meet the minimum requirements.
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Masters Degree Status: Specify if you have completed a qualifying Masters degree or are within 120 days of completion.
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Masters Degree Title: Indicate your specific Masters degree title or Masters program in progress below.
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Internship: I have completed a minimum of 500 hours of supervised clinical internship in a qualifying Masters program.
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Bachelors Degree Title: Indicate your specific Bachelors degree title or Bachelors program in progress below.
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Social Work Experience: Indicate whether you have prior experience as a Social Worker II or equivalent. Equivalent experience will include social work experience handling difficult cases, performing case management, and completing social work treatment/assessments comparable in scope/difficulty to a Social Worker II in San Bernardino County.
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Recent Experience: Indicate the option that applies to your Social Worker II or Social Service Practitioner experience.
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Area of Experience: Specify the type of program where your supervised clinical internship or Social Worker II experience was obtained.
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SSP Level - Initial Placement. Candidates may be placed on the eligible list at the SSP II or SSP III level depending on qualifications. SSP III candidates must have 3 full years (6,240 hours) as a Social Service Practitioner II in San Bernardino County, or in an equivalent County-approved classification in a government child welfare agency. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide a complete work history and include all relevant social work experience to be considered for placement/advancement on their application.
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Social Service Practitioner Experience: Indicate how much experience you have equivalent to a Social Service Practitioner in Children and Family Services in San Bernardino County. Equivalent experience will include professional/advanced level social work handling the most difficult/complex cases in a government child welfare agency.
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ADDITIONAL BILINGUAL SKILLS: Performing bilingual translation involving the use of English and a second language as a part of a positions regular duties may be entitled to bilingual compensation. In addition to English, check any of the following languages you are also fluent in.
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Have you previously completed Social Worker CORE training?
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If you have completed Social Worker CORE training, please provide the following information: a. Agency where CORE was completed. b. Date CORE was completed. (Month and Year) c. Email address that was used to register and attend the classes. If you have not completed CORE training, indicate "N/A"
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
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