Victim Advocate – Family Advocacy Program
Recruitment began on January 23, 2025 and the job listing Expires on February 2, 2025.
Summary
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.
Duties
Provides direct support to individuals and families who are victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault by providing crisis intervention, education and resources, ensuring victim safety, pre-trial, trial and post-trial support, promoting healthy family interactions and reducing risk factors to family maltreatment. Conducts assessments to identify risk factors and assist clients to formulate safety plans. Develops and maintains relationships with individuals and families to include case closure and making modifications to safety plans and services as needed. Acts as liaison with commands, government and private civilian organizations to ensure safety of victims and coordinated treatment services are provided.
Maintains records of all contacts, referrals and outcomes with victims; ensures the Family Advocacy case manager is fully aware of the victim’s situation; and ensures the confidential handling of all documents or conversations related to victim care.
This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs may be required.
Requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in counseling, behavioral science, psychology, social work, criminal justice or counseling in the areas of children, marriage or family; and at least two years of experience in assisting and providing advocacy services to victims of domestic abuse or sexual assault.
Knowledge of military organizations, missions, lifestyles, and situations which can contribute to family stress, problems and crisis situations. Ability to communicate and work effectively within a multi-disciplinary environment during crisis situations to include professionals in the medical, legal, law enforcement and social service communities.
Due to the nature of work in this position, the incumbent may serve in an on-call duty status outside of normal work hours.
Additional information
This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated.
ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 0859PM PACIFIC TIME (PT) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.
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