• Job Description

  Req#: 824522400

  Serve as Family Advocacy Program (FAP) Victim Advocate within Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), Family Readiness Division, Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP). The primary purpose of this position is 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.

  
  

  Duties

  
  

  I. Victim Advocacy: 55%

  
  

  Requirements

  
  

  • 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.
  • The incumbent may be required to travel up to 10% of the time to complete work assignments, conduct or attend meetings, training events, conduct FFSP certification site assist visits, attend court hearings or deliver services aboard ships.
  • 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.
  • The incumbent may be required to work flexible hours including weekend hours, such as 0700-1500 or 0900 -1800 to accommodate client's needs to have after hour care.
  • 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, staffing the 24/7 support duty line, 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:

  • Two years documented experience in assisting and providing advocacy services to victims of domestic abuse or sexual assault.
  • Professional knowledge of social services work, counseling services, psychosocial principles and theories, group dynamics of family and individual systems, child abuse within the context of domestic abuse and its impact on children to provide one-one-one victim advocacy assistance and information to victims.
  • Skill in providing child advocacy, crisis intervention, carrying-out safety planning and procedures, and completing and issuing civilian and military orders of protection.
  • Knowledge of Problematic Sexual Behavior in Children and Youth to educate and assist parents of exhibiting and impacted children.
  • Skill in using various instruction techniques including multidisciplinary approach to conduct training.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of laws pertaining to family relationships and protection of children and adults to communicate with lawyers, court officials, etc. and prepare court testimony and victim impact statements.
  • Practical knowledge of the military, Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Navy (DON), the FAP Victim Advocate Program; local, state, and federal laws; and military regulations pertaining to victims of domestic abuse and child abuse to effectively coordinate victim services (e.g. medical, legal, mental health, and investigative) with various agencies.
  • Knowledge of military organizations, missions, lifestyles, and situations which can contribute to family stress, problems and crisis situations; and intensive practical knowledge of community resources and services and how individuals in distress may quickly obtain needed assistance to help.
  • Skill in employing interpersonal skills and professional, verbal and written communication methods and techniques to work with diverse groups, individuals, and organizations; and to build trust and develop supportive relationships with military personnel and families of diverse backgrounds (racial, ethnic, religious, socioeconomic), sexual orientation, and gender identities.
  • Knowledge of and skill in using Microsoft Office Suite, and FFSMIS and skill in communicating in writing to effectively enter, maintain, collect and organize data and prepare reports, and clearly, concisely and effectively compose written reports and other information.
  • The incumbent must have or obtain within six (6) months of hire and maintain the Basic Advocate Credential and Comprehensive Intervention Specialist designation per the National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP)/National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) policy guidelines; and complete initial and ongoing certification training requirements.

  You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

  Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

  As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

  ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

  Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.
  
  PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

  RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

  • NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest

  KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • You must be a US Citizen.
  • Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/
  • Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • Social Security Card is required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check.
  • A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

  NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.

• About the company

  The United States Department of the Navy is one of the three military departments within the Department of Defense of the United States of America. The Department of the Navy was established by an Act of Congress on 30 April 1798, to provide a government organizational structure to the United States Navy, the United States Marine Corps and, when directed by the President, the United States Coast Guard, as a service within the Department of the Navy, though each remain independent service branches.

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