Full-Time On Site Victim Advocate, FASS, JBLM, Washington
Core
Provides 24/7 crisis intervention, safety planning, and advocacy for victims of domestic abuse and child abuse within the Army's Family Advocacy Program.
Role type
Senior IC victim advocate (domestic violence and child abuse)
Builds
Comprehensive victim services including emotional support, safety planning, and coordination with medical, legal, and law enforcement agencies.
Domain
Military / Social Services / Domestic Violence Intervention
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Crisis intervention, safety planning, lethality assessment, case management, multidisciplinary team liaison, community resource coordination, child abuse dynamics education, protective order assistance, court accompaniment
Preferred skills
Understanding of Problematic Sexual Behavior in Child and Youth (PSB-CY), experience with non-offending caregivers
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Conduct initial screening and non-clinical risk/lethality assessments; develop and monitor safety plans; provide emotional support and crisis intervention; coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and community resources; educate families on child abuse dynamics; assist with crime victim compensation applications; maintain daily contact with victims in crisis and weekly/monthly check-ins; accompany victims to medical, legal, and court appointments.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC