FAP Victim Advocate & Educator Job in Fort Meade Naval Facilities, MD

Vacancy No. 25-12662432 Department Commander, Navy Installations
Salary $82,764.00 to $93,798.00 Grade 4 to 4
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/7/2025 Close Date 1/17/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Fort Meade Naval Facilities, MD


Summary

Assigned to the Fleet & Family Support Center (FFSC). FFSC is the Navy's primary agency for the delivery of an array of human services programs intended to enhance the stability and self-sufficiency of individuals and families, resulting in increased operational readiness. Primary purpose of this position is to provide family advocacy services for victims of spouse/partner abuse and child abuse, community outreach, and education and training for the serviced population.

Duties

  • Serves as Victim Advocate for the Family Advocacy Program (FAP), providing comprehensive assistance to and liaison for victims of spouse/intimate partner abuse and non-offending parents or caregivers of victims of 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, and the resources and services available to them.
  • Services for victims of spouse/intimate partner abuse and their families may include: 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.
  • Coordinates with FAP case manager in developing appropriate plan of assistance/intervention, which provides for the safety of the victim and their family members. Evaluates needs, establishes with the victim a detailed, individualized safety plan, reviews, and revises the plan with the victim as necessary.
  • Ensures that FAP case manager is fully aware of victim's situation at all times. When FAP case managers are not on duty, this may involve working with law enforcement and/or sponsoring command. This involves decisions affecting a wide range of problems and services, some difficult/complex.
  • Maintains current information on resources and services, and advises victims before disclosure of the limited confidentiality rule.
  • Provides advocacy services to non-offending parents or caregivers of identified victims of child abuse to include 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 in coordination with the Family Advocacy Representative (FAR) for investigation. Reports incidents to Military Police and NCIS as appropriate.
  • Provides input to FAP Manager in the establishment and implementation of local policies and directives pertaining to the Family Advocacy Victim Advocate Program.
  • Serves as the main liaison between community and command partners and FAP to ensure all parties are aware of and efficiently use all available resources for victims of domestic violence.
  • Maintains a cooperative working relationship with all action agencies to include: Medical Treatment Facility (MTF), Military Police, NCIS, and Unit Commanders. Networks with civilian resources such as court appointed victim advocates, shelters and other civilian resources that provide services to victims of domestic violence and/parents of child abuse victims.
  • Works closely with community organizations that provide important services for victims, including emergency shelter, nutritional support and childcare. Determines how the FFSC and the organization can work together to benefit Navy families.
  • Effectively communicates with commands and command leadership to garner their support, convey the importance of the Navy's stance on domestic abuse and ensure that their Sailors and families are aware of the FAP VA program.
  • Conducts overall outreach activities on and off the installation that raise awareness, including monthly campaigns and ensuring information is widely available and easily accessible to victims.
  • Serves as the primary source for FAP education and training. Educates commands, installation personnel and community partners on domestic abuse and victim advocate services.
  • Briefs active-duty personnel, military spouses and DoD civilians who are eligible to receive victim-advocacy services. Provides training for military first responders, including law enforcement, military treatment facility (MTF) personnel, commands and chaplains. Assists in training civilian service providers about military victim issues, resources and services. Conducts education classes for Family Support Groups, ombudsmen and the community on the prevention of domestic abuse.
  • Conducts briefings on FAP policies, dynamics of domestic abuse, availability of treatment services, procedural requirements for handling both on and off installation domestic abuse cases, state laws, and other pertinent information about family violence.
  • Ensures efficient and effective service delivery and use of resources. Responsible for the smooth planning and coordination of all scheduled workshops, programs, and courses presented at the FFSC or by FFSC staff at other locations. Acts as the liaison for command training POCs in order to coordinate and support the training needs of the command.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • 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.
  • Must be able to work a schedule that may be outside the normal tour of duty to include a 24 hour on-call rotation.
  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment

Qualifications

  • 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.

Education

I have a Bachelors degree (or higher) in counseling, education, psychology or related behavioral sciences.
OR
I have a combination of education and experience that provides knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
OR
I have four years of appropriate experience that demonstrates the acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

Additional information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Some positions have special requirements.

Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate.

Spouses of active duty military members of the Armed Forces may receive preference in hiring under this announcement if they are among the best qualified referred and are within reach of selection. Spouse Preference does not apply to NF 04 and NF 05 positions. Failure to submit current PCS orders with application will prevent spousal preference from being granted. Acceptance or declination of a regular full or part-time non-appropriated or appropriated fund position ends your ability to claim this preference.

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.

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 Installations 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.

SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: If you are a male born after December 31,1959 and at least 18 years of age, employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must register with the Selective Service System (military draft), unless you meet certain exemptions. If applicable, failure to register will prevent you from being considered for employment. To register, please visit the Selective Service web site at https://www.sss.gov/register/.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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.

Required Documents

The following documents are required at the time of application:

  • Resume
  • Proof of education/training: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s); if degree hasn't been conferred, provide copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
  • If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
  • Note: When submitting transcripts for an Associate degree or higher, proof of a high school diploma or equivalent is not required. All transcripts MUST show student's name, the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study (major). If your degree has not been awarded and/or you possess certificates of completion for DoD approved competency-based training courses, and/or a valid CDA/MSA credential(s), you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent. Altered transcripts will not be accepted.

    Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service. Foreign high school transcripts or diplomas do not require credential evaluation but must be in English or a certified translation.

How to Apply

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 01/17/2025 to receive consideration.

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12662432

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.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=ApplicantTo verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

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 nsapplications@nhr-ma.com to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

Agency contact information

NDW NAF HR
Address
Fort Meade
47402 Buse Rd
Patuxent River, MD 20670
US
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Next steps

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.

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.


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