Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate

3 weeks ago


Columbus Mississippi, United States Chenega Corporation Full time
Job Summary

Chenega Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate to join our team. As a Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate, you will provide critical support and services to victims of domestic abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide 24/7 response to victims alleging domestic abuse, publishing and maintaining an emergency contact number via cell phone.
  • Establish a Victim's Safety Plan on a case-by-case basis, partnering with the Family Advocacy Treatment Manager and Family Advocacy Intervention Specialist.
  • Review the safety plan during each victim contact, developing safety plans based on initial and ongoing risk assessments.
  • Notify the FAO, law enforcement, and Command if imminent risk of serious harm or death is established.
  • Report any changes in the victim's circumstances that impact the safety plan to the FAP treatment/case manager or mental health on-call provider.
  • Assist victims in decision-making, prioritizing actions, and establishing short/long-term goals.
  • Provide information and referral on military and civilian resources, advising victims of the impact of domestic violence on children.
  • Accompany victims to appointments or court proceedings when requested, collaborating with the FAP treatment/case manager to support the victim and promote safety.
  • Establish a contact file for each victim served, maintaining confidentiality and adhering to AF policy.
  • Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of installation DA policies and protocols, supporting the FAP Secondary Prevention and Client Engagement and New Parent Support Program prevention activities.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling, Counseling or Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice, or related field.
  • Minimum two (2) years of experience assisting and providing advocacy services to victims of domestic abuse or sexual assault.
  • Ability to clearly read, understand, speak, and write English.
  • Ability to obtain the Basic Advocate credential with designation of Comprehensive Intervention Specialist within six months of hiring.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



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