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

Victim Advocacy: 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; and to educate personnel on the installation regarding the most effective responses to domestic violence/intimate partner abuse on behalf of victims and at-risk family member s. 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 as Navy spouses, and the resources and services available to them. This involves maintaining current information on resources and services and advising victims before disclosure of the limited confidentiality rule. Duties include: Coordinates with FAP case manager in developing appropriate plan of assistance/intervention, which provides for the safety of the victim and their family members. Ensures that the clinical 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. 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. Assists in conducting support groups for Child Abuse and Domestic Abuse victims. Evaluates needs and establishes with the victim a detailed , individualized safety plan and reviews and revises the plan with the victim as necessary. Makes referrals to other helping agencies. Provides follow-up to all identified victims (to include those who have declined services) three months following initial contact to assess whether further services are needed or wanted. 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-off ending parent or caregiver to support the child. Advocates will have knowledge regarding child abuse within the context of domestic abuse as well as the impact of child abuse on children. 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 incident s to Military Police and NCIS as appropriate. Program Duties:

Requirements

• Must pass all applicable records and background check.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Position requires incumbent to obtain/maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance. An Access National Agency Check Investigation (ANCI) is required.
• Position is subject to the Health Practitioner Credential Review and Privileging requires. Must possess a current State license to practice at an independent clinical practice level.
• Some work may be outside the normal tour of duty, to include a 24-hour on-call rotation.
• Incumbent may be required to travel for up to two weeks for the purpose of attending or providing trainings.

Qualifications

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 possess the following: A degree in behavioral or social science or related field appropriate to the position; OR At least four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated acquired knowledge of one more or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field of which must include the specific experience defined just below; OR A combination of education and experience that provided knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field . AND A minimum of two years' experience providing domestic abuse advocacy, to include child abuse is required. Child advocacy experience, to include working with the non-offending parent of an abused child is required. AND Experience with crisis intervention skills, safety planning and procedures, and civilian and military orders of protection. 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. Credit is given on a full-time equivalent basis. 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. The following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities have been identified for this position: Knowledge of the dynamics of domestic, interpersonal and family violence to include domestic violence and child abuse. 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. 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 services 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 materials clearly, concisely and effectively.

Education

Please see the 'Qualifications' section for details regarding how to qualify for this position.

Contacts

• Address SUBASE New London CT Box 14 NAVSUBASE NLON Bldg. 164, 2nd Deck Groton, CT 06349 US
• Name: CNRMA NAF HRO
• Email: [email protected]