Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate

Loyal Source; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyal Source Government Services is seeking a Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate (DAVA) for full-time work at Scott Air Force Base. The DAVA provides administrative, technical, and prevention services as part of the Family Advocacy Program to support domestic abuse victims and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, two years of advocacy experience, and the Basic Advocate credential within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Criminal Justice or related field.
• Must obtain Basic Advocate credential within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum of two years of advocacy experience for abuse/assault victims.

Responsibilities

• Manage case files and coordinate care, advocacy, and documentation for each victim.
• Provide information on needs (shelter, housing, legal, medical services).
• Follow up with victims to support self-determination and referrals.
• Attend scheduled program meetings and coordinate with FAP clinician.
• Accompany victims to appointments or court proceedings when requested.
• Transport victims to important appointments if approved.
• Inform FAPM and POC of victim status and timelines.
• Support system advocacy and public awareness efforts.
• Collaborate with base agencies to improve victim response.
• Develop and evaluate installation policies with shelters and inter-service agreements.
• Support SPaCE and NPSP prevention activities.
• Participate in resiliency initiatives to prevent abuse.

Skills

Case management

Advocacy

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

Basic Advocate credential (Comprehensive Intervention Specialist)

Two years’ advocacy experience in domestic abuse or sexual assault

Job description

Loyal Source Government Services is looking for full-time Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate to provide services to military families at Scott Air Force Base.

Job Summary

The Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate (DAVA) is a member of multidisciplinary Family Advocacy Program team and is responsible for providing administrative, technical, and prevention services. The DAVA shall provide support to domestic abuse victims and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure proper victim support.

Pay

$30.32/hour

Duties

• Responsible for case management of each victim engaged in services. Case management entails administering assessment, care coordination, advocacy, monitoring, applicable documentation, and planning
• Offer victims information regarding their identified needs (e.g., emergency shelter, housing, childcare, legal services, clinical resources, medical services, transitional compensation)
• Offer follow up services to each victim including empowering the victim, support of the victim self-determiniation in decision making, providing information and referral on military and civilian resources
• Participate in role approved scheduled program meetings
• Collaborate with the FAP clinician and brief the FAP clinician prior to the CCS so they have most current information on the victim and any involved children
• Accompany the victim to appointment or court proceedings when requested by the victim
• May transport the victim to important appointments (i.e., medical, court, protective actions) if approved by the FAPM
• Keep the FAPM and designated POC (e.g., on-call mental health provider, emergency room) informed of the DAVA’s location and timelines when providing victim advocate services including location, arrival, and departure notification
• Shall support the FAIS to develop system advocacy, education, and public awareness of domestic abuse
• Continually evaluate the quality of the installation’s CCR
• Collaborate with base agencies to improve the system response to victims
• Serve as a liaison and establish partnership with installations FAC and reports to the FAPM
• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of installation DA policies and protocols with local victim shelters and inter-service support agreements
• Supports FAP Secondary Prevention and Client Engagement (SPaCE) and NPSP prevention activities
• Actively participate in all resiliency initiatives designed to prevent domestic abuse

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in any of the following disciplines: Social Work, Psychology, Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling, Counseling or Behavioral Services, Criminal Justice or related field
• Upon hire or within 6 months of hiring, the DAVA must obtain and maintain the Basic Advocate credential with designation of Comprehensive Intervention Specialist as approved and offered by the National Advocate Credentialing Program- which is overseen by the National Organization for Victims Assistance
• Minimum of two years of experience providing advocacy services to victims of domestic abuse or sexual assault

About Loyal Source

Loyal Source provides healthcare and technology solutions designed to improve outcomes and support mission-critical operations. Guided by innovation and purpose, we help organizations achieve success across complex challenges worldwide. Loyal Source is a military friendly employer and proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program.

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