Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate

September 22, 2024

Fathom Management LLC

Anchorage

FULL TIME

Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate - Elmendorf AFB, AK

Seeking a Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate in support of the US Air Force Family Advocacy Program (FAP). The Domestic Violence Victim Advocate (DAVA) will become part of the US Air Force FAP designed to address family maltreatment. The FAP advocates for nonviolent communities through the use of broad-based education and awareness activities along with the identification and treatment of family maltreatment incidents.

Location: Anchorage, AK, Elmendorf AFB, AK, US
Salary Range will be based on experience and technical interview.
Benefits: 11 Federal Holiday, 3 weeks PTO, Health Insurance
Relocation Assistance Provided to Anchorage, Alaska

Elmendorf AFB, AK: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Travel reimbursement
Vision insurance

Standard shift:

Day shift

Weekly schedule:

Monday to Friday

Job Description and Duties:
The victims' safety is the Victim's Advocate top responsibility and priority. The DAVA:

Provides 24 hour/7 days a week response to victims alleging domestic abuse.
Develops safety plans based on initial and ongoing risk assessments.
Partners with the FAP treatment/case manager to support the victim and promote safety for the victim and children in the home.
Supports the Family Advocacy Treatment Manager (FATM) to develop System Advocacy, Education and Public Awareness, promoting a coordinated community response to domestic abuse and Collaborates with the Military Treatment Facility (MTF) to establish protocols.
Is a member of the installation Family Advocacy Committee (FAC) and reports to the Family Advocacy Officer (FAO). The Victim Advocate participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of installation domestic abuse policies and protocols.
Supports the Family Advocacy Program (FAP), Outreach Program (OP) and New Parent Support Program (NPSP) prevention activities. The Victims Advocate will actively participate in all resiliency initiatives designed to prevent domestic abuse.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in any of the following disciplines: Social Work; Psychology; Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling; Counseling or Behavioral Science; Criminal Justice, or related field.

Experience:

2 years of validated experience assisting and providing advocacy services to victims of DA or sexual assault.

Certification:

Upon hire, or within six-months of hiring, must obtain the Basic Advocate credential with designation of Comprehensive Intervention Specialist as approved and offered by the National Advocate Credentialing Program, which is overseen by the National Organization for Victims Assistance.

Benefits Overview: Full-time employees are offered comprehensive and competitive benefits package including paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, health insurance, life insurance, military leave, training, tuition reimbursement, a wellness program, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) retirement plan with company matches/immediate vesting, commuter benefits, and more.
EEO Policy: It is our policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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