Family Advocacy Program (FAP) Victim Advocate

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JOB OPENING

• Title: Family Advocacy Program (FAP) Victim Advocate
• Location: USAG Stuttgart
• 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, securing medical treatment, and understanding advocacy 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, risk assessments, community resources, and laws pertaining to domestic abuse.
• Demonstrate understanding, sensitivity, and empathy for victims. Ability to communicate effectively and develop trusting relationships with diverse individuals and families.
• 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.
• Contractor shall be physically and mentally able to perform all contractual duties, which may include transporting and setting up displays.
• Contractor employees shall be computer literate and possess basic computer skills for preparing documentation and reports.
• 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. Make contact with victims within 20 minutes when on call.
• Assist victims with crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals to support services.

Statistical Documentation

• Revise existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as required to incorporate changes in policies or regulations.
• 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.
• Record all provided training in the Client Tracking System.
• 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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