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Provide crisis intervention, emotional support, and advocacy to victims of domestic abuse and intimate partner violence. Minimum 2 years’ direct experience working with victims of domestic violence.

<h2>Job Position: Victim Advocate</h2>Location: Family Advocacy Program Office, NAS Meridian, Meridian, MS Schedule: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM <h3>Key Responsibilities:</h3><ul><li>Provide crisis intervention, emotional support, and advocacy to victims of domestic abuse and intimate partner violence.</li><li>Assist clients with safety planning, protective orders, and navigating legal/medical systems.</li><li>Accompany victims to interviews, court proceedings, and medical exams as requested.</li><li>Maintain confidential case files in compliance with DoD and installation policy.</li><li>Coordinate with law enforcement, medical staff, and command to ensure victim safety.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications:</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.</li><li>Minimum 2 years’ direct experience working with victims of domestic violence.</li><li>Knowledge of trauma-informed care practices.</li><li>Strong crisis response and interpersonal skills.</li></ul>Powered by JazzHR

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Provide education and consultation to other disciplines and staff regarding psychosocial, environmental, spiritual and cultural factors that affect oncology care. working with groups such as service clubs, church groups, medical staff meetings, physician .

OverviewJob Summary:Responsible for the outpatient delivery of psychosocial services to patients, families, and significant  
 others facing the impact of a potential or actual diagnosis of cancer. The continuum of care includes  
 prevention, diagnosis, survivorship, terminal care and bereavement. Links patients with a variety of  
 services necessary to meet the person's multiple needs. Addresses the organizational and community  
 needs through professional practices with the overall aim of promoting health and improving the delivery  
 of care to individuals at risk for or affected by cancer.Job Responsibilities:<ul><li>Serve as a point of contact to guide patients and their families through the healthcare system by  
 providing education and support on issues related to a potential or actual diagnosis of cancer.</li><li>Provide psychosocial services and education to patient and family to include areas such as: a.  
 Coping skills and supports; b Stress management; c. Work issues; d. Family problems; e.  
 Changes in body image; f. Depression / anxiety issues; g. Financial concerns; h. Spiritual, cultural  
 and ethnic concerns.</li><li>Link patients and families with needed community resources such as: a. Social Security disability;  
 b. Wigs /Prosthesis; c. Transportation; d. Home equipment needs; e. Meals on Wheels; f. Drug  
 assistance programs.</li><li>Develop and coordinate cancer support groups as needed: a. General cancer support group; b.  
 Caregiver support group / class; c. Grief support group.</li><li>Work with other existing support groups as needed: American Cancer Society programs such as  
 "Look Good . . . Feel Better", and others as applicable.</li><li>Collaborates with other professional disciplines in the planning and provision of services to cancer  
 patients and their families.</li><li>Serves as Patient Navigator: a. Assist patients navigating the services needed for timely oncology  
 services; b. Works with physicians, in-house services, and outside services to coordinate services  
 for patients.</li><li>Serves as advocate for protection of patients' dignity, confidentiality, rights and access to care.</li><li>Coordinate Cancer Patient Benevolence Fund: a. Interview patients referred to fund for  
 assistance; b. Determine eligibility of request; c. Make recommendations for assistance based on  
 guidelines.</li><li>Coordinate Cancer Center Volunteers: a. Assist ACS in the selection process for volunteers; b.  
 Coordinate volunteer orientation; c. In service volunteers on an “as needed basis”</li><li>Provide education and consultation to other disciplines and staff regarding psychosocial,  
 environmental, spiritual and cultural factors that affect oncology care.</li><li>Utilize clinical documentation, statistical reporting, and evaluation to improve services, assure  
 quality and develop programs.</li><li>Provide consultation and volunteer services to institutions, and community agencies to promote  
 health, to provide education, and to develop programs to better serve the community.</li><li>Market and promote the Anderson Oncology Program in Meridian and surrounding areas by  
 working with groups such as service clubs, church groups, medical staff meetings, physician  
 referrals, and health fairs.</li><li>Assist in providing services to at-risk populations, including assistance with access to cancer  
 information, screenings and treatment.</li><li>Participate in performance improvement activities for department.</li><li>Participate in age specific competency process.</li><li>Participate in appropriate professional associations that bring education and value to the  
 department</li></ul>Minimum Required:<ul><li>Masters Degree in Social Work required</li></ul>

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