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

• 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)

Contacts

• Address NAVBASE San Diego 750 Pacific Coast Highway San Diego, CA 92132-0058 US
• Name: Kristel Sassady
• Email: [email protected]