VICTIM ADVOCATE/PREVENTION & EDUCATION NF4 (BARSTOW)

Job Title

Domestic Violence And Sexual Assault Support Specialist

Job Description

Helps provide direct support to individuals and families who are victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault 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 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, the 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; ensures that 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 in order to promote healthy family interactions and reduce incidences of initial and recurrent family maltreatment. Support efforts to prevent child abuse and domestic abuse, including public awareness and information and education specifically directed toward potential victims, alleged abusers, non-offending family members, and mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect. May provide instruction to small groups and large classes in issues related to marriage enhancement, positive parenting, anger management, stress management, communication skills, conflict resolution, domestic abuse prevention and awareness, and child abuse prevention and awareness. May provide primary and secondary education and training to professionals and paraprofessionals who work with children aboard installation to include but not limited to: childcare programs, youth sports volunteers, schools, and law enforcement in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) policy. May provide outreach to promote community awareness of the dynamics of abuse, local resources, and Family Advocacy Program services. Work as a team with other Behavioral Health Branch prevention professionals. Establish and maintain command and military community relationships. Distribute marketing materials needed to support programs and services provided in conjunction with marketing staff and leadership. This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required.