Work schedule: 35-40 hours per week.
Agency: Department of the Navy
Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the initial point of contact for victims of intimate partner violence, and to provide 24/7 support for victims, assess all safety concerns, provide victim information on resources that are available, and serve as an advocate for the expressed interests of victims with all intervening agencies.
Major duties
- This position is located at the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) at the Naval Support Activity Monterey. This position is that of a Family Advocacy Program (FAP) Victim Advocate (VA)/FAP Educator. Incumbent provides assistance and advocacy to victims of spouse/intimate partner abuse and non-offending parents or caregivers to victims of child abuse. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the initial point of contact for victims of intimate partner violence, and to provide 24/7 support for victims, assess all safety concerns, provide victim information on resources that are available, and serve as an advocate for the expressed interests of victims with all intervening agencies. Incumbent provides crisis intervention, assists with developing and reviewing individualized safety plans, provides information and referral, and accompanies victims to legal appointments and investigative interviews. Incumbent also educates command personnel regarding appropriate responses to victims of domestic violence and child abuse. Conducts briefs on FAP policies, dynamics of domestic abuse, availability of treatment services, procedural requirements, state reporting laws, and other pertinent information about family violence. Provides education classes geared around the prevention of spouse/intimate partner violence and child abuse. Training can be conducted in person or virtually for groups of various sizes. Incumbent will conduct outreach to raise awareness of services and coordinate with stakeholders such as the installation Chaplain, Navy Medicine, law enforcement, command, Child Welfare Services, and others to support clients. Actively participates in a coordinated community response to reduce domestic violence and child abuse, including prevention awareness campaigns. Develops and maintains professional standards of service, community referral resources, and a close network with a variety of organizations. Conducts and evaluates "Needs Assessments" both formal and informal, and gears programming towards identified customer needs. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, criminal justice, or related field.
How you will be evaluated
All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. Resumes will be rated based on the information provided to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume.
How to apply
Applicants must apply online. Click the blue APPLY button at the top of this announcement to apply. Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details.
What to expect next
Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application. If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
Source: USAJOBS (U.S. Office of Personnel Management) — https://www.usajobs.gov:443/job/888400700
Cite this job as: JOBnaru™ — https://jobnaru.com/en/jobs/ffsp-victim-advocate-and-educator-commander-navy-installations-command-monterey · Posted 2026-10-09 · Original posting: www.usajobs.gov:443