With compassion and commitment, Child Abuse Interviewers embody the Legacy mission of making life better for others.  They do this by providing developmentally appropriate, culturally competent and legally defensive forensic interviews of child and adolescents when there is an allegation of abuse or neglect. They work within a multidisciplinary team to promote child health and safety.  We invite you to consider this opportunity to help children find their voice.

At CARES Northwest, the health and safety of children come first. We are passionate about ending child abuse through effective prevention, medical evaluation, treatment and support. Join us as we help children and families overcome the crisis of abuse, and move forward toward hope and healing. Established in 1987, CARES Northwest is one of nation’s oldest children’s advocacy centers and the largest in Oregon. Our program is a unique collaboration of four health systems – Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel, OHSU’s Doernbecher Children's Hospital, Kaiser Permanente, and Providence Children’s Health – and child abuse multidisciplinary partners in Multnomah and Washington counties. Advocating for over 42,000 children in our 34-year history, CARES Northwest is a leader in our region’s efforts to protect our community’s children and promote their healing.

The Child Abuse Interviewer is responsible for developing a medical diagnosis of [possible] child abuse by participating with a medical examiner in an evaluation process that includes a physical examination and videotaped interview.  Interviewer also assists in developing an appropriate follow-up treatment plan for the child and family as well as providing training and presentations on child abuse.

As a condition of hire and as requested throughout employment, Cares NW requires child abuse background checks which are conducted through the Department of Human Services (DHS) Background Check Unit (BCU).   This requires a signed release and authorization and the background check includes a search of DHS systems for any history of abuse or neglect of a child. If a record exists, the BCU will report the finding back to CARES NW and findings will be addressed in accordance with program policies.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

MSW, MA, or MEd in social work, counseling, or related field.  Minimum two years professional experience relating to child abuse issues, with preference to those with experience interviewing children about abuse.

SPECIAL SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Ability to relate well to children and adults in crisis.  Strengths in working as a part of a multidisciplinary team.  Some positions within this classification require fluency in Spanish.

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Requires Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA) actively working toward LCSW licensure, or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Registered LPC Intern actively working toward LPC licensure. 

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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