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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the initial point of contact for victims of intimate partner violence, and to provide 24/7 support for victims, assess all safety concerns, provide victim information on resources that are available, and serve as an advocate for the expressed interests of victims with all intervening agencies.
05/05/2025 to 05/10/2025
$92,433 - $92,433 per year
NF 4
1 vacancy in the following location:
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No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent
Full-time - 35-40 hours per week.
Competitive
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25-12730787
836449900
Open to current Naval Support Activity Monterey (NSAM) employees only.
This position is located at the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) at the Naval Air Station in Fallon, Nevada. This position is that of a Family Advocacy Program (FAP) Victim Advocate (VA)/FAP Educator. Incumbent provides assistance and advocacy to victims of spouse/intimate partner abuse and non-offending parents or caregivers to victims of child abuse. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the initial point of contact for victims of intimate partner violence, and to provide 24/7 support for victims, assess all safety concerns, provide victim information on resources that are available, and serve as an advocate for the expressed interests of victims with all intervening agencies. Incumbent provides crisis intervention, assists with developing and reviewing individualized safety plans, provides information and referral, and accompanies victims to legal appointments and investigative interviews. Incumbent also educates command personnel regarding appropriate responses to victims of domestic violence and child abuse. Conducts briefs on FAP policies, dynamics of domestic abuse, availability of treatment services, procedural requirements, state reporting laws, and other pertinent information about family violence. Provides education classes geared around the prevention of spouse/intimate partner violence and child abuse. Training can be conducted in person or virtually for groups of various sizes. Incumbent will conduct outreach to raise awareness of services and coordinate with stakeholders such as the installation Chaplain, Navy Medicine, law enforcement, command, Child Welfare Services, and others to support clients. Actively participates in a coordinated community response to reduce domestic violence and child abuse, including prevention awareness campaigns. Develops and maintains professional standards of service, community referral resources, and a close network with a variety of organizations. Conducts and evaluates "Needs Assessments" both formal and informal, and gears programming towards identified customer needs.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, criminal justice, or related field.
Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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