USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Victim Advocate (Family Advocacy Program)
Kitsap County, Washington, USA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$38.92/hr - $46.46/hrUSAJOBS is seeking a Victim Advocate for the Family Advocacy Program located at the Fleet and Family Support Center. The role involves providing assistance and support to victims of domestic abuse and educating personnel on effective responses to such issues.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Incumbent 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, and the resources and services available to them
This involves maintaining current information on resources and services, and advising victims before disclosure of the limited confidentiality rule
Qualification
Required
Baccalaureate degree in counseling, education, psychology or related behavioral sciences
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 the National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP)/National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA)
Both the Basic Advocate Credential and the Comprehensive Intervention Specialist designation must be maintained throughout employment in this position
Candidate must successfully complete a formal background check and maintain security suitability requirements
Regular and recurring work performed sitting at a desk and sitting in conferences and meetings
Work involves dealing with sensitive, controversial and emotional issues
Occasional travel outside the local commuting area may be required
Benefits
Employee privileges include shopping access at the Navy Exchange and access to base facilities such as gyms, recreation centers, restaurants and discount tickets to sporting and entertainment events.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Company
USAJOBS
USAJOBS enables federal job seekers to access job opportunities across hundreds of federal agencies and organizations.
Founded in 1996
10001+ employees
Funding
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