Serve as Family Advocacy Program (FAP) Victim Advocate within Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), Family Readiness Division, Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP). The primary purpose of this position is assist and advocate 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 appropriate responses to victims of domestic violence and child abuse.
Serve as Family Advocacy Program (FAP) Victim Advocate within Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), Family Readiness Division, Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP). The primary purpose of this position is assist and advocate 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 appropriate responses to victims of domestic violence and child abuse.
Serve as Victim Advocate for the FAP, providing 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 educating personnel on the installation regarding the most effective responses to domestic violence/intimate partner abuse on behalf of victims and at-risk family members.
Coordinate with the FAP Case Manager to develop appropriate plan of assistance/intervention for the safety of the victim and their family members. Keep the clinical case manager informed of victim's situation at all times. Work with law enforcement and/or sponsoring command when FAP Case Manager is absent.
Provide 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 services.
In coordination with the Family Advocacy Representative (FAR), report all suspected child abuse or neglect cases to proper state child protective service authorities for investigation. Report incidents to Military Police and Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), as appropriate.
Serve as the point of contact for assisting and processing all Transitional Compensation for Abused Dependents (TCAD) applications. Provide information and referral to clients. Train and educate commands on separation paperwork and eligibility for TCAD.
Provide child focused advocacy and support services to parents of children involved in cases of Problematic Sexual Behavior in Children and Youth (PSB-CY), ensuring all actions comply with Department of Defense (DoD) and Navy instructions and civilian reporting requirements.
Respond to crisis situations. Address parents' immediate safety concerns; complete safety and supervision planning; educate them on the PSB-CY process from the assessment, through possible investigative and legal processes, and on the dynamics and possible short- and long-term impacts of PSB-CY from a developmentally attuned and trauma informed lens; and assist them with understanding their rights as crime victims when impacted by a PSB that reaches a criminal threshold. Provide accompaniment, information, and support, when requested, in cases of criminal justice involvement. Accompany affected children and parents to forensic interviews and court hearings, when needed. Provide information and assistance in completing crime victim assistance applications or referrals to victim services, as applicable.
Complete all required documentation (Victim Advocate Contact notes, collateral contacts, safety plans, and required statistical data) in the Fleet and Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS) and the DoD Military Community and Family Policy PSB-CY Case Management System, as required. Schedule and account for all PSB-CY appointments and meetings in the Scheduling Module of the FFSMIS. Prepare case summary reports and maintain ongoing contact with the FAP Clinical Supervisor and FAP Case Managers for all PSB-CY cases. Attend the PSB-CY Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), providing status updates of supportive services offered and provided, parent engagement strategies, and safety risks.
Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with all action agencies to include Military Treatment Facility, Military Police, NCIS, and Unit Commanders. Serve as a consultant on the Clinical Case Staff Meeting. Ensure that the FAP case manager is aware of the victim's situation and enter written entries in the victim's FAP client case record.
Assist the Family Advocacy Educator on conducting Community FAP education program activities, such as Child Abuse Prevention Month (April) and Domestic Violence Prevention Month (October) and Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (February). Coordinate with local media to publicize information of FAP seminars, workshops, and programs available to the community.
Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.
A qualified candidate possesses the following:
Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
or
Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
or
Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
The following documents are required at the time of application:
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.\
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/24/2025 to receive consideration.
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12782329
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
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Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application.
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