Victim Advocate Nf; Fap

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Helps provides direct support to individuals and families who are victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault (primarily adult victims but including the non-offending parent in child abuse cases) by providing crisis intervention, education and resources, ensuring victim safety, pre-trial, trial and post-trial support, promoting healthy family interactions and reducing risk factors to family maltreatment. Conducts assessments to identify risk factors and assist clients to formulate safety plans.

Develops and maintains relationships with individuals and families to include case closure and making modifications to safety plans and services as needed. Acts as liaison with commands, government and private civilian organizations to ensure safety of victims and coordinated treatment services are provided. May collaborate with local court systems, child welfare and civilian law enforcement agencies on family maltreatment. Provides resource and referral services to clients and local agencies such as in providing information and directing clients to available military and civilian services, coordinating services between military and civilian agencies and providing information on local shelters, crisis centers, and community service providers.

While receiving some instruction, incumbent must handle all ongoing assignments on his or her own initiative, experience and judgment. This involves 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 because of the requirement to interface effectively with multiple agencies and organizations, both military and civilian.

Maintains records of all contacts, referrals and outcomes with victims; ensure that the Family Advocacy case manager is fully aware of the victims 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 in order 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.