Part-time Victim Advocate

1 month ago


Fort Irwin, California, United States VetJobs Full time
Job Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Part-time Victim Advocate to join our team at VetJobs. The successful candidate will provide critical support services to victims of domestic abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide crisis intervention and comprehensive services to victims of domestic abuse, including emotional support, transportation, and accompaniment to medical, legal, and law enforcement appointments.
  • Assess imminent risks for health and/or safety of the victim and make referrals as appropriate.
  • Assist victims in developing safety plans, conduct lethality assessments, and provide emotional support and crisis intervention.
  • Liaison with the installation Family Advocacy Program Manager (FAPM) to ensure comprehensive victim services and training are provided through a coordinated community response to domestic abuse victims.
  • Provide information on victim rights, services, and resources available on and/or off the installation.
  • Coordinate with the FAPM to develop procedures that ensure victims of domestic abuse receive timely and appropriate information.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school in social work, psychology, marriage, family, and child counseling, counseling, or behavioral science, education, community health, or public health.
  • Two years' experience working with victims of domestic abuse/sexual assault violence or victim advocacy services.
  • Working knowledge of Family violence dynamics, safety planning, risk assessments, local community resources, and federal and state laws pertaining to domestic abuse or sexual assault, Family law, and the Victim Rights Bill.
  • Possess ability to intervene in crisis situations, using sound professional judgment, ethical practice, and common sense.
  • Ability to work independently to assess risk, develop, implement, and evaluate safety and intervention plans to meet victim needs.
  • Demonstrated understanding, sensitivity, and empathy for victims.
  • Possess the ability to develop trusting helping relationships.
  • Possess the ability to work effectively with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with military and civilian medical, social service, law enforcement, and legal personnel on behalf of victims.
Working Conditions:

This is a part-time position, requiring a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and some hours during the day, depending on the needs of the installation.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities: Please refer to the job description for additional requirements and responsibilities.



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