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FAP offers the support of Domestic Abuse Victim Advocates (DAVA) to provide DAF personnel, their family members, or intimate partners who are victims of DA (sometimes referred to as domestic violence) non-clinical emergent and urgent service whenever requested. An invited member of the Outreach Prevention Management (OPMT), the DAVA shall make every effort to attend OPMT meetings to promote the DAVA-FAIS partnership and the DAVA involvement in DA prevention activities.

Overview:
CHENEGA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, LLC.Goodfellow AFB, TX The Department of the Air Force (DAF) Family Advocacy Program (FAP) is designed to identify, prevent, provide treatment to families, couples, and/or intimate partners impacted by domestic abuse (DA). FAP offers the support of Domestic Abuse Victim Advocates (DAVA) to provide DAF personnel, their family members, or intimate partners who are victims of DA (sometimes referred to as domestic violence) non-clinical emergent and urgent service whenever requested. With the exception of mandatory state, federal, and military reporting requirements (i.e., domestic violence, child abuse, and duty to warn situations) the DAVA provides a private and confidential service to encourage victims in seeking assistance.

Responsibilities:
<ul style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0px"><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Provides 24 hour/7 days a week response to victims alleging DA by publishing and maintaining an emergency contact number via cell phone provided by vendor.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Establishes a Victim’s Safety Plan on a case-by-case basis.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Partners with the Family Advocacy Treatment Manager (FATM) and Family Advocacy Intervention Specialist (FAIS) or mental health on-call provider if the treatment or case manager is unavailable, to establish safety plans. The victims’ safety is the DAVA’s top responsibility and priority.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Reviews the safety plan during each victim contact.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Develops safety plans based on initial and ongoing risk assessments. If imminent risk of serious harm or death is established, notify the FAO, law enforcement, and Command. If children are involved, the process also includes child physical safety and emotional well-being; refer involved children to the treatment or case manager for follow-on care.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Immediately reports any changes in the victim’s circumstances that changes or impacts the safety plan to the FAP treatment/case manager or mental health on-call provider if the treatment/case manager is unavailable. When determining whether a victim is at imminent risk of serious harm or death, the DAVA will assess the following risk factors:</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 54px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Victimization patterns have increased in severity or frequency.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 54px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Alleged offender threatened or attempted to kill the victim or his/her children.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 54px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Alleged offender threatened or attempted suicide.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 54px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Alleged offender strangled the victim.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 54px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Alleged offender used or threatened to use a weapon against the victim.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 54px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Victim sustained serious injury during the abusive incidents.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 54px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Prior police contact with the alleged offender regarding DA.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 54px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Victim has a restraining or protection order against the alleged offender.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 54px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Victim is estranged, separated or attempting to separate from the alleged offender.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 54px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Alleged offender stalked the victim.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 54px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Alleged offender abuses alcohol or drugs.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 54px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Alleged offender forced sex on the victim.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 54px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Alleged offender abused victim during current pregnancy.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 54px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Victim expresses fear of imminent serious harm or death.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 54px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Alleged offender has active psychosis or mania.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 54px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Alleged offender is using psychoactive drugs, such as amphetamines or cocaine.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 54px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Alleged offender exhibits obsessive behavior, extreme jealousy, or extreme dominance.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Advises each victim at the initial contact that:</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 54px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">DAVA services are voluntary.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 54px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">DAVA have limited confidentiality IAW AF policy.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 54px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Medical examination and documentation of victim’s injuries is highly recommended.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 54px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Victims may choose to make a restricted or unrestricted report of DA (those options are fully explained by the DAVA)</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Advises victims of the military or civil actions available to promote safety (e.g., military order of protection, restraining order, and injunction).</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Offers victims information regarding their identified needs (e.g., emergency shelter, housing, childcare, legal services, clinical resources, medical services, transitional compensation).</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Offers follow-up DAVA services to each victim:</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 54px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Empower the victim to advocate for the needs of self and children.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 54px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Support the victim in decision-making by exploring options.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 54px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Assist the victim with prioritizing actions and establishing short/long-term goals.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 54px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Provide information and referral on military and civilian resources.</li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0px"><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Advises victims of the impact of domestic violence on children and supports victim’s efforts to have children assessed and treated, as needed.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Accompanies the victim to appointments or court proceedings when requested by the victim.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Assistances with transportation is typically not provided to victims, however, after consultation with the FAO and when no other reasonable means exist the DAVA may transport the victim to important appointments (i.e.: medical, court, protective actions). The DAVA cannot transport minor children unless accompanied by the parent or legal guardian and has the appropriate safety restraints in the vehicle. The government will not be responsible for any costs or liabilities if the DAVA elects to provide transportation for victims except as identified in the contract.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Collaborates with the FAP treatment/case manager to support the victim and promote safety for the victim and children in the home.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Briefs the treatment/case manager prior to the Clinical Case Staffing (CCS) so that the CCS team has the most current information on the victim and children for staffing. (Note: The DAVA does not have access to information containing Personal Health Information (PHI) and does not attend the CCS).</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Establishes a contact file for each victim served that contains minimal information about the allegations or nature of the incident. The primary purpose of the DAVA contact file is to maintain victim’s name and contact information as well as a log of the victim contacts and nature of the contacts or service provided by the DAVA. Information in the DAVA contact file will assist the DAVA in maintaining contact with the victim and will provide continuity of care in the event of DAVA position turnover.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Places the safety plan, Victim Impact Statement and Victim Preference Statement in the DAVA contact file. Provide a copy of items to the treatment/case manager for the FAP Record.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Maintains DAVA contact files in the FAP office under a double lock system and/or DAVA database.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">The contact file will be clearly marked as either “Open” or “Closed” indicating whether the victim is currently receiving DAVA services.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Submits Victim Impact Statement when the victim asks the DAVA to inform the alleged offender’s commander, the FAP treatment/case manager, or the FAO (for presentation to the Central Registry Board) of the impact the maltreatment has had on the victim and/or children. (Note: This form is only required when the victim requests the DAVA share the impact information on the victim’s behalf</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Enters victim contact information and perform other activities monthly IAW DAF FAP guidance.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Develops process to keep the FAO and designated POC (e.g., on-call mental health provider, emergency room.) informed of DAVA’s location and timelines when providing DAVA victim services. This process will include purpose, location, arrival, and departure notification.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Supports the Family Advocacy Intervention Specialist (FAIS) to develop System Advocacy, Education and Public Awareness, promoting a coordinated community response to DA. As a system advocate, the DAVA shall:</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 72px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black"> Continually evaluate the quality of the installation’s coordinated community response and collaborate with base agencies to improve the system response to victims.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 72px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Empower victims to be involved in plans or decisions about the safety of self and children.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 72px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Collaborate and establish protocols with Security Forces Squadron (SFS) and Office of Special Investigations (OSI) confirming:</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 96px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">24-hour notification of the DAVA in all incidents of suspected DA</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 96px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Collaboration on safety planning</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 96px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Training of SFS and OSI personnel on the DAVA role</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Collaborates and establishes protocols with the MTF confirming:</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 78px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">24-hour notification of the DAVA in all incidents of suspected DA</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 78px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Training of MTF personnel on the DAVA role</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Establishes liaisons and partner with civilian DA resources.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Is a member of the installation Family Advocacy Committee (FAC) and reports to the FAO. The DAVA participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of installation DA policies and protocols (e.g., Installation Supplement to AFI 40-301- Family Advocacy, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with local victim shelters, Inter-Service Support Agreements).</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Supports the FAP Secondary Prevention and Client Engagement (SPaCE) and New Parent Support Program (NPSP) prevention activities. The DAVA will actively participate in all resiliency initiatives designed to prevent DA.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Partners with the Family Advocacy Nurse (FAN) when the FAN is involved in open partner maltreatment cases.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Promptly communicates with the treatment/case manager and the FAN any information that may impact the victim’s current safety plan.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Refers victim for direct service from the FAN through the FAO.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Shares victim information with the FAN at least monthly to ensure continuity of care between the FAN and DAVA services.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Partners with the FAIS to promote education about and prevention of DA. Such activities may include outreach programs designed to increase awareness, educational briefings (e.g., restricted reporting option), skill-building classes, and the development of marketing tools and strategies.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">An invited member of the Outreach Prevention Management (OPMT), the DAVA shall make every effort to attend OPMT meetings to promote the DAVA-FAIS partnership and the DAVA involvement in DA prevention activities.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:11pt;font-family:'arial' , sans-serif">Other duties as assigned.</li></ul>

Qualifications:
<ul style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0px"><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in any of the following disciplines: Social Work; Psychology; Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling; Counseling or Behavioral Science; Criminal Justice, or related field.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:12pt;font-family:'times new roman' , serif;color:black">Minimum two (2) years of full time (40 hours per week) experience providing direct advocacy services to victims of DA or sexual assault.</li></ul> Knowledge, Skills and Abilities<ul style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0px"><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:11pt;font-family:'arial' , sans-serif">Ability to clearly read, understand, speak and write English.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:11pt;font-family:'arial' , sans-serif">Ability to obtain verification for a minimum of 2860 hours of direct services to DV/DA victim services</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:11pt;font-family:'arial' , sans-serif">Ability to obtain 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 within six (6) months of hire</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:11pt;font-family:'arial' , sans-serif">Ability to obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification thru either the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.</li></ul> Physical Demands (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.)<ul style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0px"><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:11pt;font-family:'arial' , sans-serif">While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee may use repeated motions that include the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.</li></ul>  <div><section><article id="description-body"><div><section><article id="description-body">Any estimated salary provided by this job board may not align with Chenega's compensation program. Please apply to connect with a recruiter who can provide more details.</article></section></div></article></section></div> 

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In this role, you will perform a variety of administrative and clerical support functions on behalf of the City's WIC Program; respond to program inquiries and provide customer service to the public; screen and verify the eligibility of program applicants; explain and issue benefits cards to program participants; prepare and maintain participant records; and perform other related duties. Operates a computer terminal, utilizing the paperless Texas Integrated Network (TXIN) software, entering and retrieving data and interpreting and responding to computer messages.

Position will be open until filled.We are currently seeking:A Social Services Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will perform a variety of administrative and clerical support functions on behalf of the City's WIC Program; respond to program inquiries and provide customer service to the public; screen and verify the eligibility of program applicants; explain and issue benefits cards to program participants; prepare and maintain participant records; and perform other related duties. Job Responsibilities:<ol><li style="text-align:justify">Screens WIC applicants for valid proof of identity, residential address, income, custody and other frames of eligibility verification.</li><li style="text-align:justify">Operates a computer terminal, utilizing the paperless Texas Integrated Network (TXIN) software, entering and retrieving data and interpreting and responding to computer messages.</li><li style="text-align:justify">Follows the Texas Department of State Health Services WIC policies and procedures.</li><li style="text-align:justify">Must complete trainings throughout the year to comply with HHSC rules and regulations.</li><li style="text-align:justify">Accesses the Mosaic Help Desk for changes or issues with participant computer data as needed.</li><li style="text-align:justify">Monitors operation to identify and resolve issues.</li><li style="text-align:justify">Follows WIC State Agency computer processing procedures.</li><li style="text-align:justify">Operates peripheral electronic devices i.e. EBT Reader/Writer, to download food benefits electronically to the Texas EBT WIC card.</li><li style="text-align:justify">Issues and instructs participants regarding the use of their WIC EBT card.</li><li style="text-align:justify">Explains the different benefit food packages to applicants and informs them of the WIC allowable foods.</li><li style="text-align:justify">Answers a large volume of incoming calls.</li><li style="text-align:justify">Monitors operation of the EBT Reader/Writer to identify and resolve issues.</li><li style="text-align:justify">Receives and dispenses communications per fax, telephone and sees a large amount of individual walk-ins with inquiries and/or random requests for information.</li><li style="text-align:justify">Refers individuals to the appropriate health care resources and to other agencies for further information and assistance.</li><li style="text-align:justify">Prepares reports.</li><li style="text-align:justify">Responsible for participant reminders and missed appointments.</li><li style="text-align:justify">Must maintain client confidentiality.</li><li style="text-align:justify">Communicates all evidence or suspicion of fraud or child abuse to the appropriate authorities immediately.</li><li style="text-align:justify">Responds to inquiries regarding WIC clerical policies, programs and eligibility requirements.</li><li style="text-align:justify">Schedules and coordinates participant/applicant appointments.</li><li style="text-align:justify">Provides individuals with referrals to other resources and/or agencies.</li><li style="text-align:justify">Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:00am-6:00pm and the first Saturday of the month 8:00am-12:00pm as needed.</li><li style="text-align:justify">Participates in WIC outreach activities, as assigned, which might take place outside of normal hours.</li></ol>The above duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Requirements and Skills:<ul><li style="text-align:justify;vertical-align:baseline">Must be able to type a minimum of 35 wpm.</li><li style="text-align:justify;vertical-align:baseline">Answering a large volume of incoming calls, greeting visitors and providing optimal customer service.</li><li style="text-align:justify;vertical-align:baseline">Responding to inquiries regarding program services, policies and eligibility requirements.</li><li style="text-align:justify;vertical-align:baseline">Required skills in performing a variety of clerical and administrative functions in support of the WIC program.</li><li style="text-align:justify;vertical-align:baseline">Must be able to support a woman's decision to breastfeed.</li><li style="text-align:justify;vertical-align:baseline">Screening applicants, verifying applicant eligibility and issuing benefit cards to program participants.</li><li style="text-align:justify;vertical-align:baseline">Performing accurate data entry and preparing, updating and maintaining case information.</li><li style="text-align:justify;vertical-align:baseline">Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other staff, outside agencies, clients, and the general public.</li></ul> MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education and Experience:High School Diploma or equivalent; and one year general office experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Bilingual preferred. Must be able to travel to satellite clinics as needed. Must be able to work Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 to 6:00 pm; and the first Saturday of the month from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Required Licenses or Certifications:<ul><li style="text-align:justify">Must possess a valid Texas Driver License.</li><li style="text-align:justify">Applicants with an out-of-state driver license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.</li><li style="text-align:justify">Typing test required.</li></ul> Required Knowledge of:<ul><li style="text-align:justify">Department operations, policies and procedures.</li><li style="text-align:justify">General office equipment and standard computer software applications.</li><li style="text-align:justify">Customer service standards and protocol.</li><li style="text-align:justify">Maintaining client confidentiality.</li></ul> Physical Demands / Work Environment:<ul><li style="text-align:justify">Work is performed in a standard office environment.</li><li style="text-align:justify">Subject to sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching and lifting objects up to 20 pounds.</li><li style="text-align:justify">Exposure to infectious diseases and potentially irate members of the public is involved.</li></ul>Job postings may be withdrawn at any time at direction of the City Manager.

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