About the role#
Childhelp is seeking an intern to support the Dedicated Forensic Interview (DFI) department. This role focuses on the administrative coordination of forensic services and quality assurance. You will work closely with the DFI supervisor and coordinator, including opportunities to shadow in-person forensic interviews. This is an unpaid, full-time internship.
What you'll do#
- Coordinate administrative DFI services, including data entry and scheduling.
- Maintain forensic interview calendars for internal staff, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, and law enforcement partners.
- Review and shadow DFI requests, including assisting with emergent cases in coordination with law enforcement.
- Ensure accurate data entry across calendars, electronic medical records, and interview sheets.
- Respond to requests for data and case information from internal and external agencies.
- Assist partners in obtaining forensic interview disks and reports.
- Build relationships with law enforcement, the Department of Child Safety, and the Attorney General’s Office.
- Participate in emergency-case briefings and meet with the Phoenix Police Department Crimes Against Children Unit.
- Manage documents in the electronic DFI shared folder and ensure consent forms are complete.
- Support quality assurance by tracking documentation and reporting.
- Prepare correspondence for partners, including prosecutors and defense attorneys.
- Set up and prepare for team trainings and collaborative meetings.
- Maintain supplies for interview and monitor rooms.
- Provide playroom coverage and back up the front desk receptionist as needed.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site in Phoenix, Arizona.
- The internship term is rolling.
About Childhelp®
Childhelp is a nonprofit organization based in Scottsdale, Arizona. It focuses on child abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment programs. The organization began its work in 1959. It employs between 501 and 1,000 people.
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