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Job description
Joint Base Lewis-McChord WA 98433 Fed7 2140 Liggett Ave
nFull time
nR
nProvides services in support of the advocacy, intervention, prevention, education and training to address domestic violence under the Army’s Family Advocacy Program (FAP). This position supports the Army’s Victim Advocacy Program (VAP) which provides comprehensive services 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, to assist and advocate for victims of domestic abuse and to ensure a victim's easy transition to community resources. The victim advocate (VA) serves Soldiers and Army Families living on and off the installation in accordance with the program protocol. This position is included in a Collective Bargaining Unit.
nnnProvides crisis intervention and comprehensive services to include emotional support, arrangement of transportation; accompany victims to medical, legal and/or law enforcement appointments (when requested), assist in securing protective orders, emergency food and/or shelter and information benefits.
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nnWorks directly with victims to ensure that expressed needs are advocated and presented to personnel at intervening agencies.
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nnAssesses imminent risks for health and/or safety of the victim and make referrals as appropriate.
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nnAssists victims with navigating the system to obtain the services desired and refer victims to the appropriate services for continued care.
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nnEnsures victims of domestic abuse receive sensitive, confidential and immediate comprehensive care and treatment needed to restore health and well-being.
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nnPerforms initial screening, non- clinical risk and lethality assessment and safety planning with victims of domestic abuse.
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nnAssists victims in developing safety plans, conduct a lethality assessment, and provide emotional support, crisis intervention, prevention awareness and education to victims.
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nnLiaisons with the installation Family Advocacy Program Manager (FAPM) to ensure that comprehensive victim services and training are provided through a coordinated community response to domestic abuse victims, , Family Members, Soldiers and Civilians authorized to receive services at a Military Treatment Facility.
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nnProvides crisis intervention and a warm hand off to community resources for victims who are not eligible for services through a Military Treatment Facility.
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nnProvides information on victim rights, services and resources available on and/or off the installation.
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nnCoordinates with the (FAPM) to develop procedures that ensure victims of domestic abuse receive timely and appropriate information.
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nnWhen contacted by a victim of domestic abuse, make contact either telephonically within 20 minutes or face to face within 60 minutes (when requested) by the victim.
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nnExplains FAP disclosure and reporting options during the initial contact to ensure that the victim makes informed decisions about disclosing information regarding the abuse.
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nnEnsures that first responders, (Emergency Medical Services and or law enforcement etc.) are contacted immediately during crisis situations where there is imminent harm to the victim, their children or program staff..
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nnOperates within established guidelines of the FAP and the Victim Advocacy Program, AR 608-18.
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nnConducts domestic abuse training and awareness programs to educate Soldiers and Family members and Civilians.
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nnUnderstanding of Problematic Sexual Behavior- Child and Youth (PSB-CY)
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nnGuide client families through the investigative process, encourage their participation in the process, and help them understand their rights as a victim of a crime.
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nnFormulate appropriate intervention strategies to improve a family’s coping skills during a child abuse case investigation and prosecution process.
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nnIdentify and make every attempt to meet the needs of children and families who may be in crisis
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nnEducate non-offending caregivers about the dynamics and possible long-term consequences of child abuse
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nnAssess family needs and encourage non-offending caregivers to participate in recommended services and counseling.
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nnProvide information and assistance with completing Crime Victims’’ Compensation applications.
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nnServe as a liaison between the family and multidisciplinary team members as needed.
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nnAssist multidisciplinary team members in identifying client needs and providing recommendations.
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nnRepresent the child and family’s best interest at multidisciplinary team case review meetings.
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nnAccompany non-offending caregivers to court or other appointments, when requested.
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nnParticipate in relevant community awareness, campaigns and prevention events.
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nnMaintain ongoing case management, all data entry must be completed within three business days.
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nnEnsure daily contact with a victim while in crisis and no less than every 30 days when not in crisis.
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nnWhen a victim departs the servicing area, case shall be transferred as appropriate, when advocacy services are completed, the case will be closed as appropriate, with concurrence from the FAPM.
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nnPart Time Positions: part time positions vary in hours from 12 – 35 hours per week. Flexible schedule is required for this position, as you will be asked to work primarily nights, weekends, and some hours during the day, depending on the needs of the installation. More information will be provided if you are selected for the interview process.
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n nThe job duties listed above are representative and not intended to be all-inclusive of what may be expected of an employee assigned to this job. A leader may assign additional or other duties which would align with the intent of this job, without revision to the job description.
nOther Job Requirements
nResponsibilities
n• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school in social work, psychology, marriage, family and child counseling, counseling or behavior science, education, community health or public health.
n• Two (2) years’ experience working with victims of domestic abuse/sexual assault violence or victim advocacy services.
n• Must be available to provide crisis intervention services24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
n• Willing to travel within an estimated 50-mile radius of the assigned work location.
nand military personnel at all levels.
nGeneral Job Information
nTitle
nFull-Time On Site Victim Advocate, FASS, JBLM, Washington
nGrade
nUN_FASS_VA1
nWork Experience - Required
nOperations
nWork Experience - Preferred
nEducation - Required
nBachelor's - Counseling, Bachelor's - Psychology, Bachelor's - Social Work
nEducation - Preferred
nLicense and Certifications - Required
nLicense and Certifications - Preferred
nThis position is included in a bargaining unit. Pay rates are specified in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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