Apply on Employer Site

USAJOBS · 1 month ago

FFSP FAP VICTIM ADVOCATE

Lemoore, California, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$74K/yr - $79K/yr

USAJOBS is seeking a Victim Advocate for the Family Advocacy Program at NAS Lemoore. The primary purpose of this position is to provide assistance and advocacy for victims of spouse/intimate partner abuse and to educate command personnel regarding appropriate responses to victims of domestic violence and child abuse.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as Victim Advocate for the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) to provide comprehensive assistance and liaison to and for victims of spouse/intimate partner abuse and non-offending parents or caregivers of victims of child abuse; and to educate personnel on the installation regarding the most effective responses to domestic violence/intimate partner abuse on behalf of victims and at-risk family members

Screens victims of domestic abuse, evaluates their needs, and provides them with information about domestic violence, safe and confidential ways to seek assistance, their rights as Navy spouses, and the resources and services available to them

Coordinates with FAP case manager in developing appropriate plan of assistance/intervention, which provides for the safety of the victim and their family members

Ensures that the clinical case manager is fully aware of victim's situation at all times

When FAP case managers are not on duty, this may involve working with law enforcement and/or sponsoring command

Provides services for victims of spouse/intimate partner abuse and their families to include the following: crisis intervention; assistance in securing medical treatment for injuries; information on legal rights and resources available through both military and civilian programs; education, transportation; pretrial, trial, and post-trial support; and follow-up

Assists in conducting support groups for Child Abuse and Domestic Abuse victims

Evaluates needs and establishes with the victim a detailed, individualized safety plan and reviews and revises the plan with the victim as necessary

Makes referrals to other helping agencies

Provides follow-up to all identified victims (to include those who have declined services) three months following initial contact to assess whether further services are needed or wanted

Provides advocacy services to non-offending parents or caregivers of identified victims of child abuse

Advocates for the expressed interests and safety of the victim when providing information to military and civilian courts; the Clinical Case Staff Meeting; and, when accompanying victims to legal appointments and investigative interviews

Reports all suspected child abuse or neglect cases to proper state child protective service authorities in coordination with the Family Advocacy Representative (FAR) for investigation

Maintains a cooperative working relationship with all action agencies to include: Medical Treatment Facility, Military Police, NCIS, and Unit Commanders

Serves as non-voting consultant on the Clinical Case Staff Meeting

Ensures that FAP case manager is aware of victim's situation and makes written entries in the victim's FAP case record system

Provides input to FAP Manager in the establishment and implementation of local policies and directives pertaining to the Family Advocacy Victim Advocate Program

Assists with measures designed to determine program effectiveness

Assists the FAR in the conduct of specific activities of the Community FAP education program such as Child Abuse Prevention Month (April) and Domestic Violence Prevention Month (October) and Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (February)

Coordinates with local media to publicize information of FAP seminars, workshops, and programs available to the community

May conduct briefings on FAP policies, dynamics of domestic abuse, availability of treatment services, procedural requirements for handling both on and off installation domestic abuse cases, state laws, and other pertinent information about family violence

Conducts education classes for Family Support Groups and the community on the prevention of domestic abuse

Researches and networks with civilian resources such as court appointed victim advocates, shelters and other civilian resources that provide services to victims of domestic violence and/parents of child abuse victims; provides education and training as needed to civilian providers of services on military resources and regulations to center staff on resources available to victims and victim issues within the community

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Crisis interventionSafety planningChild advocacyDomestic violenceCommunity resources knowledgeLegal knowledgeGroup dynamics understandingCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National

A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles

Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment

Must meet federal suitability requirements including successful completion of background investigation and obtain/maintain a Secret Security Clearance (T3)

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any scheduled appointments

Some work outside normal tour of duty, to include a 24-hour on-call rotation, may be required

Must be able to obtain within six months of hire or already have, at minimum, the Basic Advocate Credential with the designation as a Comprehensive Intervention Specialist, as approved by NACP/NOVA

Professional knowledge of social services work, counseling services, psychosocial principles and theories, and group dynamics of family and individual systems as may have been acquired through earning a baccalaureate degree in counseling, education, psychology or related behavioral sciences

Competency in crisis intervention skills, safety planning and procedures, and civilian and military orders of protection

Knowledge of the dynamics of domestic, interpersonal and family violence to include domestic violence and child abuse

Knowledge of child advocacy to include working with the non-offending parent of an abused child

Intensive practical knowledge of community resources and services, crisis intervention, and how individuals in distress may quickly obtain the types of assistance they need

Knowledge of laws pertaining to family relationships and protection of children and adults. Not required to have formal training in aspects of law, but must be capable of working and interacting with lawyers, court officials, police, etc. Experience with preparing coun testimony and victim impact statements is helpful

Knowledge of military organizations, missions, lifestyles, and situations which can contribute to family stress, problems and crisis situations

Demonstrated ability to interact with diverse individuals during crisis situations, including persons in the medical, legal, and social service communities

Ability to express oneself orally and in writing in a professional manner, to deal with diversified groups, individuals and organizations, and to compose written reports and material clearly, concisely and effectively

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.