Victim Advocate Nf4* (Rft Family Advocacy Program

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The position involves providing direct support to individuals and families who are victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault, ensuring victim safety, pre-trial, trial, and post-trial support, promoting healthy family interactions, and reducing risk factors to family maltreatment.

The incumbent conducts assessments to identify risk factors and assists clients in formulating safety plans. They develop and maintain relationships with individuals and families, including case closure and modifications to safety plans and services as needed. They act as a liaison with commands, government, and private civilian organizations to ensure the safety of victims and coordinated treatment services are provided.

The role may involve collaborating with local court systems, child welfare, and civilian law enforcement agencies on family maltreatment. The incumbent provides resource and referral services to clients and local agencies, including information on local shelters, crisis centers, and community service providers.

The position requires independently assessing for risk and consulting with commands and other pertinent agencies concerning appropriate protection orders and other safety measures. The incumbent provides crisis intervention and problem resolution for clients who are in crisis or under extreme stress.

The complexity of the work is heightened due to the requirement to interface effectively with multiple agencies and organizations, both military and civilian.

Maintains records of all contacts, referrals, and outcomes with victims; ensures the Family Advocacy case manager is fully aware of the victim’s situation; and ensures the confidential handling of all documents or conversations related to victim care.

May facilitate briefings and classes to commands and other military agencies on domestic violence to promote healthy family interactions and reduce incidences of initial and recurrent family maltreatment.

This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs may be required.