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Summary This position is assigned to the Fleet and Family Support Program; Commander, Navy Installations Command; CBC Gulfport, MS. Incumbent serves as a Family Advocacy Program Victim Advocate and Educator. The primary purpose of this position is to assist and advocate for victims of spouse/intimate partner abuse and to non-offending parents or caregivers to victims of child abuse; and to educate command personnel regarding appropriate responses to victims of domestic violence and child abuse. Help Overview * Accepting applications * Open & closing dates 07/08/2025 to 07/22/2025 * Salary $73,939 - $78,867 per year * Pay scale & grade NF 4 * Help Location 1 vacancy in the following location: * Gulfport, MS * Remote job No * Telework eligible No * Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. * Relocation expenses reimbursed No * Appointment type Permanent * Work schedule Full-time * Service Competitive * Promotion potential 4 * Job family (Series) * 0101 Social Science * Supervisory status No * Security clearance Secret * Drug test No * Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk * Trust determination process * Suitability/Fitness * Financial disclosure No * Bargaining unit status No * Announcement number GP-25-12759737 * Control number 840214000 Help This job is open to * The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency This position is open to the public worldwide without any relocation assistance. Videos Help Duties In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES I. Family Advocacy Program Victim Advocacy: 40%
* Serves as Victim Advocate for the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) to provide comprehensive assistance and liaison to and for victims of spouse/intimate partner abuse and non-offending parents or caregivers of victims of child abuse.
* Coordinates with FAP case manager in developing appropriate plan of assistance/intervention, which provides for the safety of the victim and their family members.
* Provides services for victims of spouse/intimate partner abuse and their families to include the following crisis intervention; assistance in securing medical treatment for injuries; information on legal rights and resources available through both military and civilian programs; education, transportation; pretrial, trial, and post-trial support; and follow-up. Conducts the psychoeducational support groups for parents of Child Abuse and adult victims of Domestic Abuse.
* Provides advocacy services to non-offending parents or caregivers of identified victims of child abuse. This includes: safety planning, identifying supportive resources, working with civilian authorities, and creating an environment that makes it easy for the non-offending parent or caregiver to support the child.
* Advocates for the expressed interests and safety of the victim when providing information to military and civilian courts; the Clinical Case Staff Meeting; and, when accompanying victims to legal appointments and investigative interviews.
* Reports all suspected child abuse or neglect cases to proper state child protective service authorities incoordination with the Family Advocacy Representative (FAR)f or investigation. Reports incidents to Military Police and NCIS as appropriate.
* Be the point of contact for assisting and processing all Transitional Compensation for Abused Dependents (TCAD) applications. Provide information and referral to clients. Provide training and education to commands regarding separation paperwork and eligibility for TCAD.
* Assist in facilitation of FAP training and education services to ensure active-duty military and their families are aware of the continuum of sexual behaviors, risk pathways, indicators and impact of problematic sexual behaviors in children and youth and the services available to them.II. Family Advocacy Program Educator: 40%
* 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.
* Develop and facilitate briefings and classes to commands and other military agencies on domestic abuse and child abuse in order to promote healthy family interactions and reduce incidences of family maltreatment in accordance with direction from higher headquarters.
* 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.
* Obtain factual information to provide information, explain regulatory and legal requirements, and recommend process improvement in regard to the prevention of and response to child abuse and domestic abuse.
* Conduct needs assessments to identify gaps in services and improve prevention programming. Analyze installation specific data regarding child abuse and domestic abuse to identify populations at risk, trends, and areas of improvements. Evaluate the effectiveness of current programming and make recommendations for programming improvements.III. Community Outreach: 15%
* Participate in the Family Advocacy Committee (FAC) the policy-making, coordinating, recommending, and overseeing body for the response to child abuse and domestic abuse with other agencies in accordance with the Department of Defense Instruction.
* Collaborate with other agencies within the "Coordinated Community Response" (CCR) framework under the FAC.
* Establish relationships with civilian organizations to improve coordination on issues related to family violence, engage in proactive outreach, and implement prevention programming.
* 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.IV. Performs other duties as assigned: 5% Help Requirements Conditions of Employment * Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms. * Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment. * You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. * May be required to pass pre-employment examinations. * Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National. * A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles. * Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. * Position requires employee to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret Security Clearance. An Access National Agency Check Investigation (ANACI) is required via the SF86 Security Form. * Due to the nature of the work, the incumbent may serve in an "on call" duty status outside of normal work hours that includes remaining ready to perform work, carrying a cell-phone and remaining in a reasonable call back radius. * Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. * Must be willing to accept on-call after hours duties as needed. Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization. Specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: * Three years of specialized experience in assisting and providing advocacy services to adult and child victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault.
* Knowledge of social services work, counseling services, psychosocial principles and theories, and group dynamics of family and individual systems.
* 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.
* Knowledge of child abuse within domestic abuse context. Knowledge of child abuse effects on victims.
* 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. Knowledge of adult learning theories.
* Knowledge of military organizations, missions, lifestyles, and situations, which can contribute to family stress, problems and crises.
* Knowledge of the delivery of education services, with a focus on human/personal growth and development.
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