On Site Victim Advocate, Fort Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia
Core
Provides 24/7 crisis intervention, safety planning, and advocacy for victims of domestic violence 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 and safety plans for Soldiers, Army Families, and civilians
Domain
Military social services / domestic violence intervention
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
crisis intervention, safety planning, risk assessment, case management, community resource coordination, trauma-informed care, legal system navigation, child abuse dynamics knowledge, multidisciplinary team collaboration
Preferred skills
military experience, knowledge of Family law and Victim Rights Bill
Technologies
case management systems, data entry tools
Responsibilities
Conduct initial screening and lethality assessments; develop and implement safety plans; provide emotional support and crisis intervention; coordinate with law enforcement, medical, and legal agencies; educate victims and families on rights and resources; maintain ongoing case management and data entry; represent families in multidisciplinary team meetings; conduct domestic abuse awareness training.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC