Family Advocacy Program Victim Advocate and Educator
Company
Department of the Navy - Commander, Navy Installations
Location
Oak Harbor, Washington Oak Harbor, Washington
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
This position is assigned to the Family Readiness Division; Fleet & Family Support Program Section; Commander, Navy Instillations Command. CNIC is & Echelon II activity directly reporting to the Chief of Navy Operations. The mission of the FFSP is to provide information and referral, education and training, primary prevention, counseling and advocacy to facilitate achieving operational readiness and personal and family self-sufficiency.
Bi-weekly review of applicants beginning October 22, 2024
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- This position is designated Non-Critical Sensitive. Incumbents must obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for Secret security clearance of access for the duration of employment, including a background investigation and credit check.
- This position requires regular contact with children under the age of 18 and a favorable determination of suitability to do so, and periodic re-verification check of multiple agency records.
- This position requires routine on-site access to government facilities. The incumbent may perform the required tasks at an off-site location for situational telework only.
- Must have or obtain within six months of hire and maintain the Basic Advocate Credential and Comprehensive Intervention Specialist.
- A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any scheduled appointments.
Qualifications
- Professional knowledge of social services work, counseling services, psychosocial principles and theories, and group dynamics of family and individual systems as may have been acquired through earning a baccalaureate degree in counseling, education, psychology or related behavioral sciences.
- Competency in crisis intervention skills, safety planning and procedures, and civilian and military orders of protection.
- Knowledge of the dynamics of domestic, interpersonal and family violence to include domestic violence and child abuse.
- Knowledge of child advocacy to include working with the non-offending parent of an abused child.
- Intensive practical knowledge of community resources and services, crisis intervention, and how individuals in distress may quickly obtain the types of assistance they need.
- Knowledge of laws pertaining to family relationships and protection of children and adults. Not required to have formal training in aspects of law, but must be capable of working and interacting with lawyers, court officials, police, etc. Experience with preparing court testimony and victim impact statements is helpful.
- Knowledge of military organizations, missions, lifestyles, and situations which can contribute to family stress, problems and crisis situations.
- Demonstrated ability to interact with diverse individuals during crisis situations, including persons in the medical, legal, and social service communities.
- Ability to express oneself orally and in writing in a professional manner, to deal with diversified groups, individuals and organizations, and to compose written reports and material clearly, concisely and effectively.
Education
Must have one of the following:
- Bachelor's Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
- Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
- Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
*** Must include transcript in application in order to be considered for this position ***
Additional information
Bi-weekly review of applicants beginning October 22, 2024
Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Region Northwest Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.
Date Posted
11/08/2024
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