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VICTIM ADVOCATE (FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM), NF-04/RFT, CAMP FOSTER
U.S. Marine Corps · Posted 62 days ago
About the Role
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.
What You'll Do
- →NONAPPROPRIATED FUND POSITION DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Victim Advocate JOB SERIES: 0101 PAY LEVEL: NF-04 INTRODUCTION: This position is located within the Behavioral Health Advocacy Program (BHFAP) at the Marine & Family Programs Branch, Marine Corps Community Services, Camp S.D.
- →The primary purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive assistance to and liaison with victims of spouse abuse, non-offending parents in child abuse instances, rape and sexual assault victims, and to educate personnel on the base regarding the issue of domestic violence and the most effective response to domestic violence on behalf of victims and at-risk family members.
- →DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Screens victims of spouse abuse, evaluates their needs and provides them with information about domestic violence, safe and confidential ways to seek assistance, their rights as Marine or Navy spouses and the resources and services available to them.
- →This involves administering assessment instruments, maintaining current information on resources and services and advising victims, before disclosure of the limited confidentiality rule.
- →Coordinates with case managers in developing appropriate plan of assistance/intervention which provides for the safety of the victim and family members.
- →When Family Advocacy Case Managers are not on duty, this may involve working with law enforcement and/or the sponsoring command.
- →This involves decisions affecting a wide range of problems and services, some of which are quite difficult.
- →Services provided for victims of rape/sexual assault, spouse abuse and their families 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; pretrial, trial and post-trial support; and follow-up.
- →Assists in conducting support groups for victims.
- →Maintains a notebook of contacts and referrals.
- →Ensures that case manager is fully aware of victim¿s situation and requests necessary entries be made by case managers into appropriate case record.
- →Ensures confidential handling of all documents or conversations relative to victim care.
- →Assists investigative agencies in interviewing the victim.
- →Advocates for the expressed interests and safety of the victim when providing testimony in court marital or civilian judicial system.
Requirements
- ✓EVALUATIONS: See Duties and Qualifications
Benefits
- ★The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees.
- ★Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to: • Stability of Federal Civilian Service • People with passion for doing work that matters • Quality of Work Life Balance • Competitive Pay • Comprehensive Benefit Packages • Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges
Personality Fit
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