Family Advocacy Program (FAP) Victim Advocate

French Consulting; Ansbach; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to supporting victims of domestic abuse. As a Family Advocacy Program Victim Advocate, you'll play a crucial role in providing advocacy services and coordinating emergency placements. This position requires a compassionate individual with a strong background in crisis intervention and advocacy, who can work effectively with military families and community resources. You'll be part of a dynamic team, making a real difference in the lives of those affected by domestic violence. If you’re passionate about helping others and ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we want to hear from you!

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, or related fields required.
• 2+ years of experience in victim advocacy and crisis intervention.

Aufgaben

• Provide 24/7 victim advocacy services and crisis intervention.
• Assist with safety planning and referrals to support services.

Kenntnisse

Crisis Intervention

Safety Planning

Victim Advocacy

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Knowledge of Family Violence Dynamics

Documentation Skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Related Field

Tools

Client Tracking System

Basic Computer Skills

Jobbeschreibung

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JOB OPENING

• Title: Family Advocacy Program (FAP) Victim Advocate
• Location: USAG Ansbach
• 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 securing medical treatment for injuries.
• 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, environmental stressors, safety planning, risk assessments, local community resources, and federal and state laws pertaining to domestic abuse.
• Demonstrate understanding, sensitivity, and empathy for victims, with the ability to communicate effectively and develop trusting relationships.
• Ability to intervene in crisis situations with careful judgment and innovative problem-solving.
• Ability to conduct briefings to small and large groups.
• Ability to work cooperatively with medical, social service, law enforcement, and legal 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 with basic 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 and provide victim advocacy services.
• Assist victims of domestic abuse with crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals to support services.

Statistical Documentation

• Revise existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as required.
• Submit Monthly Status reports and maintain accurate data.
• Develop performance outcome measures and program evaluation tools.

Materials & Resources

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

Training and Training Support

• Conduct training/classes for Soldiers, Family Members, Commanders, and the community.
• Customize training materials for each event.
• Record all provided training in the Client Tracking System.

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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