Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate

Summary

Position contingent on contract award - d etails below are subject to change based on final award.

Come join a company that strives for Extraordinary People and Exceptional Performance! Chenega Services & Federal Solutions, LLC , a Chenega Professional Services' company, is looking for a Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate to provide advocacy support services in support of the US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) Family Advocacy Program (FAP). The Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate will be responsible for all comprehensive services to include Family needs assessment, victim advocacy response, crisis intervention, safety planning, lethality assessments, restricted/unrestricted reporting, victim services, court accompaniment, resource coordination, training and other supportive services that prevent child maltreatment.

Our company offers employees the opportunity to join a team where there is a robust employee benefits program, management engagement, quality leadership, an atmosphere of teamwork, recognition for performance, and promotion opportunities. We actively strive to channel our highly engaged employee's knowledge, critical thinking, and innovative solutions for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and assess initial victim advocacy services to victims of domestic abuse who contact the office, while arranging appropriate services and emotional support for the victims. Support services include but are not limited to: arranging transportation during crisis; providing physical, emotional, and educational support while the victim engages medical, legal, and law enforcement systems; assisting in securing protective orders; providing referrals to obtain appropriate services for continued care; assisting to secure emergency food and/or shelter; conducting risk assessments, navigating the system to obtain required services; and other benefits.

• Conduct education classes, initial intake, community linkages, crisis intervention, safety plans, case management, including office visits.

• Conduct briefings to large and small groups of Soldiers, Civilians, and Commanders.

• In collaboration with leadership, establish training subjects, agendas, schedules, certification inspections, and other training/certification-related actions. Once training subjects are identified, develop the training curriculum(s) and training materials.

• Maintain confidentiality of services aligned with victim reporting preferences.

• Participate in the planning and execution of public awareness and annual FAP related campaigns, as appropriate.

• Operate within established guidelines of the FAP and Domestic Abuse Victim Advocacy Program (DAVAP).

• Develop and disseminate resource material.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, marriage, Family, child counseling, counseling or behavioral science, education, community or public health. 4 additional years of comparable experience can be substituted for the degree requirement.

• Active Secret Clearance.

• Minimum of 2 years' experience providing comprehensive assistance and support to victims of domestic abuse (preferably with military families).

• Must be certified by the National Advocate Credentialing Program within 1 year of being hired.

• Must attend the distance learning Family Advocacy Staff Training (FAST) within the first two years on being hired.

• Available during core business hours of 7:30AM to 5PM, Monday through Friday. Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Maintain a valid motor vehicle license and have reliable transportation. Be willing to drive within a 50 mile radius.

• Able to educate clients on responses and resources pertaining to domestic abuse.

• Able to work with military and civilian: medical, social service, law enforcement, and legal personnel on behalf of victims.

• Maintain effective public speaking skills and conduct briefings.

• Able to assess risk, develop, implement, and evaluate safety and intervention plans.

• Able to communicate with victims, develop relationships, and work with individuals and Families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

• Maintain working knowledge of Family violence, traumatic advocacy services, environmental stressors, safety planning, risk assessments, community resources, and federal and state laws pertaining to domestic abuse, Family law, and the Victim Rights Bill.

Final salary determination based on skill-set, qualifications, and approved funding.

Many of our jobs come with great benefits - Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location, and may include the following:

Paid Time Off

PTO / Vacation - 5.67 hours accrued per pay period / 136 hours accrued annually

Paid Holidays - 11

California residents receive an additional 24 hours of sick leave a year

Health & Wellness

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription

Employee Assistance Program

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life and AD&D Insurance

Spending Account

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Health Reimbursement Account

Dependent Care Spending Account

Commuter Benefits

Retirement

401k / 401a

Voluntary Benefits

Hospital Indemnity

Critical Illness

Accident Insurance

Pet Insurance

Legal Insurance

ID Theft Protection

Estimated Salary/Wage

USD $75,000.00/Yr. Up to USD $80,000.00/Yr.

Chenega Corporation and family of companies is an EOE.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Native preference under PL 93-638.

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program