Victim Advocate and Educator (FAP VA) at Navy Region Southeast Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR)

Summary

This position is assigned to the Fleet and Family Support Program; Commander, Navy Installations Command; CBC Gulfport, MS. Incumbent serves as a Family Advocacy Program Victim Advocate and Educator. The primary purpose of this position is to 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.

Duties

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In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

I. Family Advocacy Program Victim Advocacy: 40%

• 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.
• Coordinates with FAP case manager in developing appropriate plan of assistance/intervention, which provides for the safety of the victim and their family members.
• 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 both military and civilian programs; education, transportation; pretrial, trial, and post-trial support; and follow-up. Conducts the psychoeducational support groups for parents of Child Abuse and adult victims of Domestic Abuse.
• 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.
• 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.
• Reports all suspected child abuse or neglect cases to proper state child protective service authorities incoordination with the Family Advocacy Representative (FAR)f or investigation. Reports incidents to Military Police and NCIS as appropriate.
• Be the point of contact for assisting and processing all Transitional Compensation for Abused Dependents (TCAD) applications. Provide information and referral to clients. Provide training and education to commands regarding separation paperwork and eligibility for TCAD.
• Assist in facilitation of FAP training and education services to ensure active-duty military and their families are aware of the continuum of sexual behaviors, risk pathways, indicators and impact of problematic sexual behaviors in children and youth and the services available to them.
  
  

II. Family Advocacy Program Educator: 40%

• Provide instruction to small groups and large classes in issues related to marriage enhancement, positive parenting, anger management, stress management, communication skills, conflict resolution, domestic abuse prevention and awareness, and child abuse prevention and awareness.
• Develop and facilitate briefings and classes to commands and other military agencies on domestic abuse and child abuse in order to promote healthy family interactions and reduce incidences of family maltreatment in accordance with direction from higher headquarters.
• Provide primary and secondary education and training to professionals and paraprofessionals who work with children aboard installation to include but not limited to: childcare programs, youth sports volunteers, schools, and law enforcement in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) policy.
• Obtain factual information to provide information, explain regulatory and legal requirements, and recommend process improvement in regard to the prevention of and response to child abuse and domestic abuse.
• Conduct needs assessments to identify gaps in services and improve prevention programming. Analyze installation specific data regarding child abuse and domestic abuse to identify populations at risk, trends, and areas of improvements. Evaluate the effectiveness of current programming and make recommendations for programming improvements.
  
  

III. Community Outreach: 15%

• Participate in the Family Advocacy Committee (FAC) the policy-making, coordinating, recommending, and overseeing body for the response to child abuse and domestic abuse with other agencies in accordance with the Department of Defense Instruction.
• Collaborate with other agencies within the "Coordinated Community Response" (CCR) framework under the FAC.
• Establish relationships with civilian organizations to improve coordination on issues related to family violence, engage in proactive outreach, and implement prevention programming.
• Provide outreach to promote community awareness of the dynamics of abuse, local resources, and Family Advocacy Program services. Work as a team with other Behavioral Health Branch prevention professionals.
  
  

IV. Performs other duties as assigned: 5%

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
• May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
• Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National.
• A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Position requires employee to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret Security Clearance. An Access National Agency Check Investigation (ANACI) is required via the SF86 Security Form.
• Due to the nature of the work, the incumbent may serve in an “on call” duty status outside of normal work hours that includes remaining ready to perform work, carrying a cell-phone and remaining in a reasonable call back radius.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be willing to accept on-call after hours duties as needed.
  
  

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.

Specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Four years of specialized experience in assisting and providing advocacy services to adult and child victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault.
• Knowledge of social services work, counseling services, psychosocial principles and theories, and group dynamics of family and individual systems.
• 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.
• Knowledge of child abuse within domestic abuse context. Knowledge of child abuse effects on victims.
• 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. Knowledge of adult learning theories.
• Knowledge of military organizations, missions, lifestyles, and situations, which can contribute to family stress, problems and crises.
• Knowledge of the delivery of education services, with a focus on human/personal growth and development.
• Skill in providing crisis intervention, safety planning and procedures, and civilian and military orders of protection.
• Skill in preparing court testimony and victim impact statements.
• Skill in developing and coordinating family enrichment programs to meet identified needs. Skill in FAP training development, curriculum delivery, review and update.
• Skill in the use of program presentation technology including PowerPoint software, automated projectors and audiovisual equipment, laser pointers, etc.
• Ability to interact with diverse individuals during crises, including persons in the medical, legal, and social service communities.
• Ability to interpret program evaluations, needs assessment feedback, and survey data and to implement results in program delivery and market planning.
• Ability to present information to large, medium, and small groups of people in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in a professional manner.
• Ability to compose written reports and material clearly, concisely and effectively.
• The incumbent must have or obtain within six (6) months of hire and maintain the Basic Advocate Credential and Comprehensive Intervention Specialist designation per the National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP)/National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) policy guidelines; and complete initial and ongoing certification training requirements.
  
  

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

RELOCATION NOT AUTHORIZED

• NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest
  
  

Key Requirements/Conditions Of Employment

• You must be a US Citizen.
• Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/
• Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Social Security Card is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check.
• A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.
  
  

NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.

Education

• Must provide a copy of your College Transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) when you apply.**
  
  

A bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in any of the following disciplines is required in order to meet educational requirements:

Social Work

Psychology

Marriage, Family and Child counseling

Counseling or Behavioral Science

Criminal Justice

Additional information

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working for our TEAM include but are not limited to:

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.).
• Stability of Federal Civilian Service
• People with passion for doing work that matters
• Quality of Work Life Balance
  
  

Some positions have special requirements- Position is a non-critical, sensitive, position requiring access to IT II system and/or access to PII. An access National Agency Check investigation (ANACI) is required via the SF 86 security form.- Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450. Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006.- Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.- For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of closing date.

The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to [email protected] to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

This activity is a Drug-Free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Sailors, their family members, and all other customers have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

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.

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