Family Advocacy Victim Advocate and Educator

Quick Facts

• Role: Family Advocacy Victim Advocate and Educator

Description

Provide family advocacy services for victims of spouse/intimate partner abuse and child abuse, including assistance to non-offending parents or caregivers. Serve as a victim advocate and liaison to coordinate safety-focused assistance plans, handle required reporting/documentation, and support Transitional Compensation for Abused Dependents (TCAD). Deliver education and training and participate in community outreach to prevent domestic violence and child abuse.

Responsibilities

• Act as Victim Advocate for the Family Advocacy Program (FAP): screen victims, evaluate needs, provide safe/confidential information, explain rights/resources, and coordinate intervention plans with the FAP case manager.
• Provide advocacy for non-offending parents/caregivers: safety planning, identifying supportive resources, coordinating with civilian authorities, and creating a supportive environment for the child.
• Report suspected child abuse/neglect to appropriate state child protective services in coordination with the Family Advocacy Representative (FAR), and report incidents to Military Police and NCIS as appropriate.
• Process Transitional Compensation for Abused Dependents (TCAD) applications as the point of contact.
• Provide child-focused advocacy for Problematic Sexual Behavior in Children and Youth (PSB-CY) cases, complying with DoD/Navy instructions and civilian reporting requirements.
• Complete required documentation (e.g., contact notes, collateral contacts, safety plans, statistical data) in the DoD Military Community and Family Policy PSB-CY Case Management System.
• Support FAP training/education for active-duty military and families about problematic sexual behaviors, risk pathways, indicators, and available services.
• Instruct small groups and large classes on marriage enhancement, positive parenting, anger/stress management, communication skills, conflict resolution, and domestic abuse/child abuse prevention and awareness.
• Develop and facilitate briefings and classes for commands and other military agencies to promote healthy family interactions and reduce family maltreatment.
• Conduct needs assessments, analyze installation data for trends and at-risk populations, evaluate program effectiveness, and recommend improvements.
• Participate in the Family Advocacy Committee (FAC) and coordinate within the Coordinated Community Response (CCR) framework, including development of annual plans with measurable outcomes.
• Collaborate on program evaluation planning, methodology, public relations issues, and ensure command/unit training requirements are met.
• Establish relationships with civilian organizations to improve coordination, support proactive outreach, and implement prevention programming.

Requirements

• Must obtain within six months of hire (or already hold) the Basic Advocate Credential with designation as a Comprehensive Intervention Specialist.
• Ability to work outside normal duty hours, including 24-hour on-call rotations.
• Obtain and maintain a current state driver’s license.
• Successful criminal history background check equivalent to a Tier 3 Investigation with no disqualifying information.
• Occasional travel up to approximately 25%.
• Education: degree in behavioral or social science (or related disciplines) OR equivalent education/experience OR four years of appropriate experience demonstrating major-level knowledge in behavioral/social sciences.

Benefits

Federal employment offers a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family. Specific eligibility and benefits depend on the position type (full-time, part-time, or intermittent) and the hiring agency’s plan.