p/>Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate (DAVA)
About CICONIX: CICONIX LLC is a Veteran Owned Small Business specializing in business advisory and technical assistance for military health programs.
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About the Role:
- Offers follow-up DAVA services to each victim:
- Empower the victim to advocate for the needs of self and children.
Be currently enrolled in an Undergraduate program at a college/university for a discipline related to the internship, such as (but not limited to) criminal justice, social work, psychology, advocacy, communication, sociology, pre-law, political science, and marketing. Interns will learn how to provide trauma-informed, person-centered, strengths-based services that promote health and safety, inspire confidence, respect choice, and assist victims/survivors towards next steps.
Hialeah, Florida30+ days ago
The intern will gain experience to information on the criminal justice process, victim rights, crisis intervention skills, community resources available to crime victims, safety planning and the victim compensation program. The Victim Advocate Intern will assist the victim advocate unit with office duties such as: filing, faxing, creating notes, emailing information, mailing informational material, etc.
Be currently enrolled in an Undergraduate program at a college/university for a discipline related to the internship, such as (but not limited to) criminal justice, social work, psychology, advocacy, communication, sociology, pre-law, political science, and marketing. Interns will learn how to provide trauma-informed, person-centered, strengths-based services that promote health and safety, inspire confidence, respect choice, and assist victims/survivors towards next steps.
Middletown, CT24 days ago
In addition, the organization has developed three wholly owned subsidiaries from the original pilot developments within the Weitzman Institute, the National Nurse Practitioner Residency and Fellowship Training Consortium (NNPRFTC), the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement, and the Community eConsult Network. Using a trauma informed approach means that we assist survivors in strengthening their own psychological capacities to deal with the multiple complex issues that they face in accessing safety, recovering from the traumatic effects of domestic violence and other lifetime abuse, and rebuilding their lives.
p>Key responsibilities include: providing confidential advocacy and ongoing support; coordinating with civil/criminal justice partners and legal advocacy resources; assisting with Crime Victims Compensation and Victim Impact Statements; developing individualized safety planning; linking clients to healing center and community outreach resources; supporting volunteer coordination and program operations; maintaining accurate client records management, intake/progress/exit documentation, and data entry for monthly/quarterly reporting; translating English Spanish advocacy materials as needed; and serving as back-up through cross-training in other human services functions. As a Victim of Crime Advocate (VOC Advocate) in Social Services, you will deliver trauma informed care and coordinated victim advocacy to survivors and their families across Tacoma, WA.
p>Provides direct support to individuals and families who are victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault (primarily adult victims but including the non-offending parent in child abuse cases) 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. Skill to conduct assessments to identify risk factors and assist clients to formulate safety plans and design and implement goals for service plans; analyze and evaluate assessment data to provide intervention assistance on risk factors for clients; develop and maintain relationships with clients and act as liaison with government and private civilian organizations to ensure adequate and coordinated treatment services.
Provides direct support to individuals and families who are victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault (primarily adult victims but including the non-offending parent in child abuse cases) 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors 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 that have been supervised by a social worker at the masters level.
The Victim Advocate/Case Manager works as part of the victim advocacy team to provide direct victim advocacy and case management to child victims of abuse and their non-offending family members. Act as an advocate for victims to ensure their needs are addressed within the community and criminal justice system; conferring with law enforcement officials and prosecutors on the status of cases .
San Marcos, TX30+ days ago
p>Posting Number 2026480 Posting/Functional Title Victim Advocate University Pay Plan Title Victim Advocate Location San Marcos Department UPD Adminstrative Svcs Recruitment Type Open Recruiting Job Type Full-Time Funding Source Permanent Monthly Salary $4,416.67 Quick Link https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/56712.
Fort Sill, OK30+ days ago
Liaisons with the installation Family Advocacy Program Manager (FAPM) to ensure that comprehensive victim services and training are provided through a coordinated community response to domestic abuse victims, , Family Members, Soldiers and Civilians authorized to receive services at a Military Treatment Facility. This position supports the Army's Victim Advocacy Program (VAP) which provides comprehensive services 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, to assist and advocate for victims of domestic abuse and to ensure a victim''s easy transition to community resources.
li>Liaisons with the installation Family Advocacy Program Manager (FAPM) to ensure that comprehensive victim services and training are provided through a coordinated community response to domestic abuse victims, , Family Members, Soldiers and Civilians authorized to receive services at a Military Treatment Facility. This position supports the Army's Victim Advocacy Program (VAP) which provides comprehensive services 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, to assist and advocate for victims of domestic abuse and to ensure a victim''s easy transition to community resources.
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA23 days ago
Liaisons with the installation Family Advocacy Program Manager (FAPM) to ensure that comprehensive victim services and training are provided through a coordinated community response to domestic abuse victims, , Family Members, Soldiers and Civilians authorized to receive services at a Military Treatment Facility. This position supports the Army's Victim Advocacy Program (VAP) which provides comprehensive services 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, to assist and advocate for victims of domestic abuse and to ensure a victim''s easy transition to community resources.
Fort Leonard Wood, MO24 days ago
li>Liaisons with the installation Family Advocacy Program Manager (FAPM) to ensure that comprehensive victim services and training are provided through a coordinated community response to domestic abuse victims, , Family Members, Soldiers and Civilians authorized to receive services at a Military Treatment Facility. This position supports the Army's Victim Advocacy Program (VAP) which provides comprehensive services 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, to assist and advocate for victims of domestic abuse and to ensure a victim''s easy transition to community resources.
Schofield Barracks, HI30+ days ago
li>Liaisons with the installation Family Advocacy Program Manager (FAPM) to ensure that comprehensive victim services and training are provided through a coordinated community response to domestic abuse victims, , Family Members, Soldiers and Civilians authorized to receive services at a Military Treatment Facility. This position supports the Army's Victim Advocacy Program (VAP) which provides comprehensive services 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, to assist and advocate for victims of domestic abuse and to ensure a victim''s easy transition to community resources.
li>Liaisons with the installation Family Advocacy Program Manager (FAPM) to ensure that comprehensive victim services and training are provided through a coordinated community response to domestic abuse victims, , Family Members, Soldiers and Civilians authorized to receive services at a Military Treatment Facility. This position supports the Army's Victim Advocacy Program (VAP) which provides comprehensive services 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, to assist and advocate for victims of domestic abuse and to ensure a victim''s easy transition to community resources.
The Victim Advocate assists participants in addressing their immediate crisis, accessing referrals and services, problem solving, setting, and working towards both short-term and long-term goals, including the acquisition of housing, childcare, legal services, education, and employment. Community Resource Center is widely recognized as the primary provider of social services and domestic violence programs in coastal North County San Diego, serving more than 7,200 people each year.
Meridian, Mississippi16 days ago
ul>Provide crisis intervention, emotional support, and advocacy to victims of domestic abuse and intimate partner violence.
Location: Family Advocacy Program Office, NAS Meridian, Meridian, MS.
ul>Responds to requests from law enforcement and other concerned parties to provide crisis intervention services for crime victims and witnesses;
Assists clients in meeting immediate needs, including bodily safety, medical care, legal services, food, transport, clothing, and shelter; refers clients, when appropriate, to other public or private service providers;
Conducts development-appropriate crisis interventions with children of all ages and educates parents/caregivers on how to recognize and mitigate crisis reactions;
Provides information to victims and witnesses concerning their statutory rights and the procedures of the criminal justice system, facilitating their communication with various representatives of criminal justice agencies;
Maintains contact with victims and witnesses as needed and accompanies them to court to provide support and information, serving as a liaison between the victim and attorneys and consulting with attorneys regarding trial preparation/victim opinion;
Assists victims in applying for compensation through the Pima County Crime Victim Compensation Board;
Documents client services, contacts, and referrals in a designated database;
Prepares and delivers training to volunteers, law enforcement, social service agencies and the public regarding crime victim issues;
Performs staff back-up duties to support and advise volunteers during weeknights, weekends, and holidays, coordinating and directing volunteers performing crisis intervention services or court duties;
Maintains appropriate security and confidentiality of information created or encountered in the performance of assigned duties;
Develops and maintains working relationships with county attorney staff as well as personnel from law enforcement, medical, and social services agencies;
Participates in staff meetings and ongoing training. These positions establish communication with victims and/or witnesses, provide crisis intervention services, advise victims of their statutory rights, keep victims informed regarding their cases, provide referrals to appropriate community resources, and serve as a liaison between victims and the PCAO personnel.
Responds to requests from law enforcement and other concerned parties to provide crisis intervention services for crime victims and witnesses; Assists clients in meeting immediate needs, including bodily safety, medical care, legal services, food, transport, clothing, and shelter; refers clients, when appropriate, to other public or private service providers; Conducts development-appropriate crisis interventions with children of all ages and educates parents/caregivers on how to recognize and mitigate crisis reactions; Provides information to victims and witnesses concerning their statutory rights and the procedures of the criminal justice system, facilitating their communication with various representatives of criminal justice agencies; Maintains contact with victims and witnesses as needed and accompanies them to court to provide support and information, serving as a liaison between the victim and attorneys and consulting with attorneys regarding trial preparation/victim opinion; Assists victims in applying for compensation through the Pima County Crime Victim Compensation Board; Documents client services, contacts, and referrals in a designated database; Prepares and delivers training to volunteers, law enforcement, social service agencies and the public regarding crime victim issues; Performs staff back-up duties to support and advise volunteers during weeknights, weekends, and holidays, coordinating and directing volunteers performing crisis intervention services or court duties; Maintains appropriate security and confidentiality of information created or encountered in the performance of assigned duties; Develops and maintains working relationships with county attorney staff as well as personnel from law enforcement, medical, and social services agencies; Participates in staff meetings and ongoing training. These positions establish communication with victims and/or witnesses, provide crisis intervention services, advise victims of their statutory rights, keep victims informed regarding their cases, provide referrals to appropriate community resources, and serve as a liaison between victims and the PCAO personnel.
General Job Information Title Full-Time On Site Victim Advocate, FASS, JBLM, Washington Grade UN_FASS_VA1 Work Experience - Required Operations Work Experience - Preferred Education - Required Bachelor's - Counseling, Bachelor's - Psychology, Bachelor's - Social Work Education - Preferred License and Certifications - Required License and Certifications - Preferred This position is included in a bargaining unit. + Identify and make every attempt to meet the needs of children and families who may be in crisis + Educate non-offending caregivers about the dynamics and possible long-term consequences of child abuse + Assess family needs and encourage non-offending caregivers to participate in recommended services and counseling.
FAIRFAX (EJ27), VA12 days ago
Performs short-term case management which entails conducting assessment to include risk assessment, to identify needs of clients and develop a safety and service plan; supporting clients in accessing resources and services; monitoring service plan and documenting all case management activities in the client’s record. Specific duties and responsibilities include the following: Provides advocacy services to include crisis intervention, emotional support and options counseling, safety planning, education of the civil and criminal justice system, court advocacy and court accompaniment.
Salt Lake City, UT30+ days ago
The Center for Campus Wellness ( CCW ) is a confidential and comprehensive wellness office that provides wellness education, trainings and workshops; victim-survivor advocacy services and support; safer sex services for students; alcohol and other drug support services; wellness coaching; basic needs support; resource navigation; and student involvement opportunities. This position will be responsible for: + Direct Advocacy and Case Management (75%) : Provide client-centered advocacy and case management services to students, faculty, and staff survivors and maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation of services, referrals, and case interactions to ensure comprehensive, high-quality care for survivors.
table class="Table" style="border-collapse:collapse;border:none">| Job Title: Victim Advocate B | FLSA Status: Non-Exempt |
| Department: Client Services. | Reports to: Advocacy Manager |
Effective Date: .Los Angeles, CA21 days ago This is a unit that partners specially trained officers with certified domestic violence counselors to provide immediate crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and follow-up services to survivors and their families at domestic violence calls. We work closely with city, county, and state social service agencies, police departments, victim advocates, family resource centers, nonprofit agencies, and community service programs. Facilitates victim input into the criminal justice process by obtaining their thoughts regarding release conditions, contact with the perpetrator, plea offers, sentencing, and the physical, emotional, and psychological impact of their victimization and relaying said information to the prosecutor and the court. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public. |