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

• 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.

Contacts

• Address NSA Annapolis 47402 Buse Rd Bldg 467 Patuxent River, MD 20670 US
• Name: NDW NAF HR
• Email: [email protected]