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Provides direct support to individuals and families who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or the non-offending parent in child abuse cases by providing crisis intervention, education and resources, ensuring victim safety, supporting victims through all phases of legal trials, promoting healthy family interactions and reducing risk factors to family maltreatment. Conducts assessments to identify risk factors and assist clients to formulate safety plans.  Develops and maintains relationships with individuals and families to include case closure and making modifications to safety plans and services as needed.  Acts as liaison with commands, government and private civilian organizations to ensure safety of victims and coordinated treatment services are provided.  May collaborate with local court systems, child welfare and civilian law enforcement agencies on family maltreatment.  Provides resource and referral services to clients and local agencies such as in providing information and directing clients to available military and civilian services, coordinating services between military and civilian agencies and providing information on local shelters, crisis centers, and community service providers.

While receiving some instruction, incumbent must handle all ongoing assignments on his or her own initiative, experience, and judgment.  This involves independently assessing for risk and consulting with commands and other pertinent agencies concerning appropriate protection orders and other safety measures.  The incumbent provides crisis intervention and problem resolution for clients who are in crisis or under extreme stress.  The complexity of the work is heightened because of the requirement to interface effectively with multiple agencies and organizations, both military and civilian.

Records all referrals provided to victims and follows up on the outcomes of these referrals. Ensures that the Family Advocacy Clinical Counselor is fully aware of the victim¿s situation; and ensures the confidential handling of all documents or conversations related to victim care.

May facilitate briefings and classes to commands and other military agencies on domestic violence in order to promote healthy family interactions and reduce incidences of initial and recurrent family maltreatment. Promotes awareness of domestic violence in the community by performing outreach to educate the public on this issue.

Due to the nature of work in this position, the incumbent will serve in an ¿on call¿ duty status outside of normal work hours as assigned that includes:  remaining in a reasonable call back radius, carrying a cell phone, remaining in a state of readiness to perform work with limitations on pursuing outside leisure activities, and/or reporting to a designated post of duty to be ready to or to perform work.

This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required.  May be asked to assist with other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

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EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

Completion of a four year degree in behavioral health, social science, or a related field AND three years of experience that demonstrates knowledge of and skill to provide direct support to individuals and families experiencing abuse by utilizing early intervention to stop abuse, promote healthy family interactions and reduce incidences of initial and recurrent family maltreatment, OR an appropriate combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of knowledge and skill equivalent to that gained in the above.

Must have experience in conducting assessments to identify risk factors and assist clients to formulate safety plans and design and implement goals for service plans.  Skill to analyze and evaluate assessment data to provide intervention assistance on risk factors for clients.  Ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients and act as liaison with government and private civilian organizations to ensure adequate and coordinated treatment services. Ability to set limits and maintain healthy boundaries with clients. Knowledge of military organizations, missions, lifestyles, and situations which can contribute to family stress, problems and crisis situations.  Ability to communicate and work effectively within a multi-disciplinary environment during crisis situations to include professionals in the medical, legal, law enforcement and social service communities.  Ability to compose written reports and materials clearly, concisely, and effectively.  Knowledge of and ability to collaborate with local court systems, child welfare and civilian law enforcement agencies on family maltreatment.  Knowledge of resources and services available within local and military communities.  Ability to facilitate education classes on early intervention to stop abuse, promote healthy family interactions and reduce incidences of initial and recurrent family maltreatment. Current drivers¿ license or the ability to obtain one and ability to operate a motor vehicle.  Ability to work a flexible work schedule.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official.

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