Clarification from the agency

Open to all qualified US citizens

This position is located at the Fleet and Family Support Center. The FFSP is the Navy's primary agency for the delivery of an array of human services intended to enhance the stability and self-sufficiency of individuals and families, resulting in increased operational readiness. Incumbent provides assistance and advocacy for victims of spouse/intimate partner abuse and to non-offending parents or caregivers to victims of child abuse; and to educate command personnel regarding appropriated response to victims of domestic violence and child abuse. 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. Duties include: a.) Coordinates with FAP case manager in developing appropriate plan of assistance/intervention, which provides for the safety of the victim and family members. b.) 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 military and civilian programs; education, transportation; pre-trial, trial, post-trial and follow up c.) Provides advocacy services to non-offending parents or caregivers of identified victims of child abuse. This includes safety planning, identifying supportive resources, working with civilian authorities, and creating an environment that makes it easy for the non-offending parent or caregiver to support the child. d.) 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. e.) 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. Reports incidents to Military Police and NCIS as appropriate. 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 FAC case manager is aware of the victim's situation and make documents in the victim's FAP case record system. Conducts education classes for Family Support Groups and the community on the prevention of domestic abuse. Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• 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.
• Both the Basic Advocate Credential and the Comprehensive Intervention Specialist designation must be maintained throughout employment in this position.
• Failure to obtain/maintain both the credential and designation is cause for termination.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Professional knowledge of social service 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 court 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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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