Upon hire or within 6 months of hiring, the DAVA must obtain and maintain 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. Qualifications: Must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university in any of the following disciplines: Social Work, Psychology, Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling, Counseling or Behavioral Services, Criminal Justice or related field.