FFSP Family Advocacy Program Victim Advocate Job in San Diego, CA

Vacancy No. 25-12612151 Department Commander, Navy Installations
Salary $82,633.00 to $88,142.00 Grade 4 to 4
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/15/2024 Close Date 11/29/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
San Diego, CA


Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to provide 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 appropriate responses to victims of domestic violence and child abuse.

Duties

I. Victim Advocacy:
Serve as Victim Advocate, providing comprehensive assistance and liaison to and for victims' abuse; and educating personnel regarding the most effective responses to domestic violence/intimate partner abuse on behalf of victims and at-risk family members.

Screen victims of domestic abuse, evaluate their needs, and provide them with information about domestic violence, the resources and services available to them.

Maintain current information on resources and services, and advise victims before disclosure of limited confidential information.

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.

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.

Conduct the psychoeducational support groups for parents of child abuse and adult victims of domestic abuse.

Evaluate victims' needs and work with the victim to establish, individualized safety plan. Issue referrals to other servicing agencies.

Provide advocacy services to caregivers of identified victims of child abuse, Advocate for the expressed interests and safety of the victim when providing information to military and civilian courts; the Clinical Case Staff Meeting (CCSM); and when accompanying victims to legal appointments and investigative interviews.

In coordination with the Family Advocacy Representative (FAR), report all suspected child abuse or neglect cases to proper state child protective service authorities. 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.

Coordinate with Service Member's command; servicing Staff Judge Advocate; local Victim Legal Counsel; FAP; base security; NCIS; and other agencies in order to facilitate TCAD Requests.

Complete TCAD request packages and submit to CNIC.

Provide child focused advocacy and support services to parents of children involved in cases of Problematic Sexual Behavior in Children and Youth (PSB-CY).

Receive reports of PSB-CY and take the necessary steps.

Provide or coordinate with other providers to provide advocacy and support services access, including psychoeducational support and safety planning.

Communicate with and provide services to parents to enable them to better support and assist their child.

Respond to crises. Address parents' immediate safety concerns; complete safety and supervision planning; educate them on the PSB-CY process.

Provide accompaniment, information, and support in cases of criminal justice involvement.

Accompany affected children and parents to forensic interviews and court hearings.

Provide information and assistance in completing crime-victim assistance applications or referrals to victim services, as applicable.

Complete all required documentation in the FFSC EHR.

Schedule and account for all PSB-CY appointments and meetings in FFSC EHR.

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.

Assist with facilitating FAP training and education services

II. Liaison and Program Awareness Duties:

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 CCSM.

Ensure that the FAP case manager is aware of the victim's situation and enter written entries in the victim's FAP record.

Assist the Family Advocacy Educator on conducting Community FAP education program activities, such as Child Abuse Prevention Month and Domestic Violence Prevention Month, etc.

Coordinate to publicize information of FAP seminars, workshops, and programs available to the community.

Brief on FAP policies, dynamics of domestic abuse, availability of treatment services, procedural requirements for handling domestic abuse cases, state laws, and other pertinent information about family violence.

Research and network with civilian resources, that provide services to victims of domestic violence and/parents of child abuse victims; provide education and training, to civilian providers of services on military.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National.
  • A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
  • Must meet federal suitability requirements including successful completion of background investigation and obtain/maintain a Secret Security Clearance (T3).
  • A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any scheduled appointments.
  • Some work outside normal tour of duty, to include a 24-hour on-call rotation, may be required.
  • 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, as approved by NACP/NOVA.

Qualifications

  • Professional knowledge of social services 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 coun 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.

Education

Proof of education/training: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s)

Additional information

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.

REQUIREMENT TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CREDENTIALS AT INCUMBENT EXPENSE: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, as approved by the National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP)/National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA). 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.

The Basic Advocate Credential, with the designation of a Comprehensive Intervention Specialist, must be renewed every two years after initial credentialing. A continuing education process is required to maintain credentialing and is at the discretion of the employee. 32 hours of continuing education documentation must be received by NACP/NOVA to recertify. Included in the 32-hour requirement is a minimum of two hours of ethics training, ten hours of child advocacy training and not more than 12 hours service specific training. Trainings must be completed after the credentialing application/renewal submission month and before the end of deadline month.

Subject to funds availability, it may be feasible to reimburse employees for tuition and training course expenses associated with acquiring certifications or licenses. However, the responsibility of maintaining credentialing, as necessary to perform job duties, is the responsibility of the employee. This includes bearing the cost of recertification and obtaining the required education. To ensure employees maintain professional currency, meet continuous learning requirements, and develop requisite skills, employees are encouraged to leverage applicable DOD and federal agency learning events and training opportunities whenever possible.

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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 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 Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
  • 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.)
  • If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50
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.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Applications are not accepted in person or via email. Applicants must apply online.

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Agency contact information

Dylan Gable
Address
NAVBASE San Diego
750 Pacific Coast Highway
San Diego, CA 92132-0058
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Next steps

Applicants who do not meet the above requirements or submit all required forms may not be considered. Due to volume of applications received, applicants may not be notified of non-selection.


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