Family Advocacy Program (FAP) Victim Advocate

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JOB OPENING

• Title: Family Advocacy Program (FAP) Victim Advocate
• Location: Baumholder
• 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 assistance in securing medical treatment and legal rights.
• 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 effective communication skills to develop trusting relationships.
• Ability to intervene in crisis situations and assess risk, 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.
• Ability to perform all contractual duties, including transporting and lifting as needed.
• Computer literacy and 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 to provide VA services and emotional support to victims.
• Assist victims with crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals to support services.

Statistical Documentation

• Revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to incorporate changes in policies or regulations.
• Submit monthly status reports and maintain accurate data within the Army system.
• Develop performance outcome measures to evaluate program effectiveness.

Materials & Resources

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

Training and Training Support

• Conduct training/classes for Soldiers, Family Members, and the community.
• Customize training materials for different audiences.
• Implement and facilitate initial EPC training for providers.

Client Surveys; Domestic Abuse Prevention and Training

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

Emergency Placement Care (EPC) Placement Tasks

• Provide EPC placement for Families in crisis upon request.

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