At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Every child deserves a safe and loving home. When parents are unable to provide this on their own, intervention is needed to ensure these children are free of abuse and neglect.

We provide child well-being services to help children live in a safe and nurturing environment. We provide services to parents needing education and guidance to improve their parenting skills so their children can remain with them. We also provide services to children who are placed with foster families until they can return home or become part of an adoptive family.

Our experienced professionals provide the following services to families in Milwaukee County and at locations throughout Wisconsin.

• Foster Care

• Treatment Foster Care

• Adoption

• Respite Care

• Child Advocacy Centers

• Family Case Management

• Family Finding

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

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Position Summary:

This position performs forensic interviews of children using accepted techniques that adhere to all legal requirements and an appropriate developmental approach. In collaboration with appropriate community-based agencies assists children, families and other Child Advocacy Center (CAC) staff with referrals to available community resources. Gathers and assesses information regarding children and families seen at the CAC that is relevant to and used for the medical/forensic evaluation. Participates in activities that enhance the standing of the Child Advocacy and Protection Services (CAPS) program locally, statewide and nationally. Receives case supervision from the Forensic Interview Program Supervisor.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field. Master's degree in social work preferred.
• Three or more years of experience working with children who may have been maltreated and their families. Advanced knowledge in the dynamics of child maltreatment and its effects on children and their family members.
• Training and experience in forensic interviewing of children preferred.
• Demonstrated and recognized excellence in performing assessments of children who may have been maltreated and in reporting the results and conclusions to the family and appropriate team members.
• Significant crisis management experience with the ability to comfortably work in situations that may be potentially confrontational.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice and child welfare systems.
• Excellent ability and skill in developing professionally appropriate relationships with children referred for maltreatment evaluations.
• Experience working with families of diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Strong computer skills and be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Advanced ability to work effectively with a team and to provide leadership and consultation within a team environment.
• Ability to work comfortably in a continuous improvement environment. Able to positively use professional supervision.
• Ability to be flexible and cover for other CAPS staff members, as appropriate, at all locations.
• Advanced interpersonal skills required to communicate and work effectively with others in a multi-disciplinary team environment and with representatives of partner agencies who possess a wide variety of professional backgrounds and experiences.
• Local and statewide travel are required.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.