Family Advocacy Program (FAP) Victim Advocate

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JOB OPENING

• Title: Family Advocacy Program (FAP) Victim Advocate
• Location: Hohenfels
• Start date: February 2025
• Job Type: Full Time

JOB OVERVIEW
Victim Advocates are needed to perform victim advocacy services and Emergency Placement Care (EPC) coordination in support of the prevention and education of domestic violence and juvenile problematic sexual behavior under the Army Family Advocacy Program, including 24/7 victim advocacy response and EPC coordination. This program operates through Army Community Services (ACS).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school in social work, psychology, marriage, family, and child counseling, counseling or behavioral science, education, community health or public health.
• Victim Advocacy certification preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of two years experience providing comprehensive assistance and support to victims of domestic abuse, including crisis intervention, safety assessment and planning, and understanding advocacy and outreach services.
• Minimum of one year of experience in working with a military Family Support Center or civilian social service agency serving military Families.
• Working knowledge of family violence dynamics, safety planning, local community resources, and federal and state laws pertaining to domestic abuse.
• Ability to effectively communicate with victims and develop trusting relationships.
• Ability to intervene in crisis situations and develop, implement, and evaluate safety and intervention plans.
• Ability to conduct briefings to small and large groups.
• Ability to work cooperatively with military and civilian personnel on behalf of victims.
• Possess a valid, unrestricted motor vehicle license and have transportation.
• Contractor shall be physically and mentally able to perform all contractual duties.
• Contractor employees shall be computer literate and possess basic computer skills necessary for documentation and reporting.
• Working knowledge of military protocol preferred.

Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

DOMESTIC ABUSE ADVOCACY AND PREVENTION TASKS

• Act as part of the 24/7 on-call rotational response capability to provide VA services and emotional support to victims.
• Assist victims of domestic abuse with crisis intervention, safety planning, and provide information and referral to support services.

Statistical Documentation

• Revise existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to incorporate changes in policies and improve quality of care.
• Submit Monthly Status reports and maintain accurate data within the Army system of record.
• Develop performance outcome measures and program evaluation tools.

Materials & Resources

• Maintain an updated file of resources for victims of domestic abuse.
• Make annual recommendations on educational materials for victims.
• Develop information packets in English and Spanish to assist victims.
• Disseminate Government provided information on domestic abuse and the EPC program.

Training and Training Support

• Conduct training/classes for Soldiers, Family Members, Commanders, and the community.
• Customize training materials as necessary.
• Create training schedules and record all provided training.
• Implement and facilitate initial EPC training for EPC providers.

Client Surveys; Domestic Abuse Prevention and Training

• Provide a client survey to each victim and prepare a quarterly client satisfaction analysis report.

Emergency Placement Care (EPC) Placement Tasks

• Provide EPC placement for Families in crisis 24/7 upon request of FAP Clinical.

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