FFSP Victim Advocate and Educator

Commander, Navy Installations Command; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commander, Navy Installations Command at Fallon, Nevada seeks a Family Advocacy Program Victim Advocate/Educator to serve as the first contact for victims of intimate partner violence and to provide 24/7 support, safety assessment, and resource referrals. The role includes crisis intervention, safety planning, and accompanying victims to appointments and interviews.

Responsibilities include educating command personnel on responses to domestic violence and child abuse, delivering education

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, criminal justice, or related field is required.
• Experience or ability to provide crisis intervention and advocacy for victims.
• Ability to conduct outreach and education to staff and command personnel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as initial point of contact for victims of intimate partner violence and provide 24/7 support.
• Assess safety concerns and connect victims with available resources and services.
• Advocate for victims' interests with intervening agencies and coordinate care.
• Provide education classes and training on family violence and prevention.
• Conduct outreach to raise awareness and collaborate with installation partners.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Advocacy

Outreach

Education delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, criminal justice, or related field

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Commander, Navy Installations Command

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the initial point of contact for victims of intimate partner violence, and to provide 24/7 support for victims, assess all safety concerns, provide victim information on resources that are available, and serve as an advocate for the expressed interests of victims with all intervening agencies.

Key Responsibilities

This position is located at the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) at the Naval Air Station in Fallon, Nevada. This position is that of a Family Advocacy Program (FAP) Victim Advocate (VA)/FAP Educator. Incumbent provides assistance and advocacy to victims of spouse/intimate partner abuse and non‑offending parents or caregivers to victims of child abuse.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the initial point of contact for victims of intimate partner violence, and to provide 24/7 support for victims, assess all safety concerns, provide victim information on resources that are available, and serve as an advocate for the expressed interests of victims with all intervening agencies.

Incumbent provides crisis intervention, assists with developing and reviewing individualized safety plans, provides information and referral, and accompanies victims to legal appointments and investigative interviews. Incumbent also educates command personnel regarding appropriate responses to victims of domestic violence and child abuse.

Conducts briefs on FAP policies, dynamics of domestic abuse, availability of treatment services, procedural requirements, state reporting laws, and other pertinent information about family violence. Provides education classes geared around the prevention of spouse/intimate partner violence and child abuse. Training can be conducted in person or virtually for groups of various sizes.

Incumbent will conduct outreach to raise awareness of services and coordinate with stakeholders such as the installation Chaplain, Navy Medicine, law enforcement, command, Child Welfare Services, and others to support clients. Actively participates in a coordinated community response to reduce domestic violence and child abuse, including prevention awareness campaigns.

Develops and maintains professional standards of service, community referral resources, and a close network with a variety of organizations. Conducts and evaluates "Needs Assessments" both formal and informal, and gears programming towards identified customer needs. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, criminal justice, or related field.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Commander, Navy Installations Command, Department of the Navy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $93358 – $102696/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-23.

What is the work schedule?

This is a 35-40 hours per week. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Mspouse' hiring path.

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