FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM (FAP) VICTIM ADVOCATE

JobSummary

Serve as Family Advocacy Program (FAP) Victim Advocate within Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), Family Readiness Division, Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP). The primary purpose of this position is assist and advocate for victims of spouse/intimate partner abuse and to non-offending parents or caregivers to victims of child abuse; and to educate command personnel regarding appropriate responses to victims of domestic violence and child abuse.

LowGrade

4

HighGrade

4

PromotionPotential

None

SubAgencyName

NRMA NAVSTA Norfolk Fleet and Family Support Center, N914

OrganizationCodes

NV/NV52

Relocation

False

HiringPath

• public

MCOTags

TotalOpenings

1

AgencyMarketingStatement

CNIC offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms. CNIC provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development and training. The mission of the Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) Programs is to maximize the physical, emotional and social development of the fleet, fighter and family. FFR enables a ready Navy force through its Fleet Readiness, Family Readiness, and Housing Programs. We provide direct and support services to all non-appropriated fund (NAF) employees who work for Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR), and Navy Getaways throughout the FFR Program worldwide.

TravelCode

1

ApplyOnlineUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/Apply

DetailStatusUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/ApplicationStatus

MajorDuties

• I. Victim Advocacy: 55%Serve as Victim Advocate for the FAP, providing assistance to and for victims of spouse/intimate partner abuse and non-offending parents/caregivers of victims of child abuse; and educating personnel regarding the most effective responses. Screen victims of domestic abuse, evaluate needs, and provide with information about domestic violence, safe and ways to seek assistance, rights as Navy spouses, and resources/services available. Advise victims before disclosure of the limited confidentiality rule. Coordinate with FAP Case Manager to develop plan of assistance/intervention for the victim/family members. Keep the clinical case manager informed of victim's situation and work with law enforcement and/or command when FAP Case Manager is absent. Provide crisis intervention; assistance securing medical treatment; information on legal rights/resources available; education; transportation; pretrial, trial, and post-trial support/follow-up. Conduct support groups for parents of child abuse and adult victims of domestic abuse. Evaluate victims' needs and work with the victim to establish, review and revise a detailed individualized safety plan. Provide advocacy services to non-offending parents/caregivers of identified victims of child abuse, including: safety planning, identifying resources, working with authorities, and creating an environment that facilitates the non-offending parent or caregivers' ability to support the child. Advocate for the expressed interests and safety of the victim when providing information to military/civilian courts; the Clinical Case Staff Meeting; and when accompanying victims to legal appointments/investigative interviews. In coordination with the Family Advocacy Representative (FAR), report all suspected child abuse/neglect cases to child protective service authorities and report incidents to Military Police and Naval Criminal Investigative Services. Serve as the POC for assisting/processing all Transitional Compensation for Abused Dependents (TCAD) applications. Train/educate commands on paperwork/eligibility. Coordinate with Service Member's command; Staff Judge Advocate; Victim Legal Counsel; FAP; security; NCIS; and other agencies in to facilitate Transitional Compensation Requests. Complete transitional compensation request packages and submit to CNIC. Provide child focused advocacy and support services to parents of children involved in cases of Problematic Sexual Behavior in Children and Youth (PSB-CY). Receive reports of problematic sexual behaviors in children and youth (PSB-CY) from military/civilian representatives. Provide/coordinate with other FAP providers to provide advocacy/support services access. Communicate with/provide services to parents to better support/assist their child. Inform the FAR/FAP clinical provider on observations to aid in the completion of tools in classifying the behavior and aid in referrals to the installation FAP. Address parents' immediate safety concerns; complete safety/supervision planning; educate on the PSB-CY process; and assist with understanding rights as crime victims when impacted by a PSB that reaches a criminal threshold. Provide accompaniment, information, and support in cases of criminal justice involvement. Accompany children and parents to forensic interviews and court hearings. Provide information and assistance in completing victim assistance applications/referrals to victim services. Complete all required documentation in FFSMIS and the DoD Military Community and Family Policy PSB-CY Case Management System. Schedule/account for all PSB-CY appointments/meetings in FFSMIS. Prepare case reports and maintain contact with the FAP Clinical Supervisor/FAP Case Managers for all cases. Attend the PSB-CY Multidisciplinary Team (MDT). Assist with facilitating FAP training and education services to ensure awareness of the continuum of sexual behaviors, risk pathways, indicators and impact of PSB-CY and the services available to them. II. Liaison and Program Awareness Duties: 45%Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with all action agencies. Ensure that the FAP case manager is aware of the victim's situation and enter written entries in the victim's FAP client record. Provide input to the FAP Manager on the establishment/implementation of policies/directives pertaining to the Family Advocacy Victim Advocate Program. Assist the Family Advocacy Educator with Community FAP education program activities. Coordinate with media to publicize information/programs available. Brief on policies, domestic abuse, treatment services, procedural requirements for handling domestic abuse cases, laws, and other information about family violence. Conduct classes for Family Support Groups and the community on the prevention of abuse. Research/network with resources that provide services to victims of domestic violence and/parents of child abuse victims. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

The incumbent must meet the qualification requirements for FAP Victim Advocates described in 32 CFR Part 61, Subpart B "FAP Standards," which includes a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in any of the following disciplines: Social Work; Psychology; Marriage/Family/Child counseling; Counseling or Behavioral Science, or Criminal Justice. The incumbent must also have two years of experience in assisting and providing advocacy services to victims of domestic violence or sexual assault. .

Requirements

Evaluations

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume 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. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

HowToApply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/29/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12942933 It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.

WhatToExpectNext

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.

RequiredDocuments

The following documents are required at the time of application: Resume Proof of education/training/licensure: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s) and licensure as applicable If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.) If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50 NOTE: Failure to provide the required documents may impact eligibility, qualifications determination. Note: When submitting transcripts for an Associate degree or higher, proof of a high school diploma or equivalent is not required. All transcripts MUST show student's name, the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study (major). If your degree has not been awarded and/or you possess certificates of completion for DoD approved competency-based training courses, and/or a valid CDA/MSA credential(s), you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent. Altered transcripts will not be accepted. Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations. This applies to everyone, including the following: but not all inclusive: Vendors Dependents aged 18 and older Service Providers Veterans with service-connected disabilities Contractors Visitors (includes visitors in same vehicle with CAC holder) Transportation services (taxi, limo, ride share) Agent, Assist, Aid, Care Giver Letters Au Pairs, Child Care Providers What are acceptable alternative forms of identification for base access? If you don't have a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, you can use one of the following: U.S. passport or passport card Military ID card (Common Access Card or CAC, DoD retired ID card) Permanent resident card (Green Card) Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) Other forms of identification accepted by the Department of Homeland Security How can I obtain a REAL ID-compliant license? To obtain a REAL ID-compliant license, you'll need to visit your state's driver's license agency with the following documents: Proof of identity (e.g., birth certificate, passport) Proof of Social Security number (e.g., Social Security card) Two proofs of residency (e.g., utility bills, bank statements)

Benefits

BenefitsUrl

https://virtualfairhub.com/cnic

OtherInformation

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service. Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to submit proof of education, participate in medical screening, drug testing, etc. All selections are contingent upon satisfactory employment reference checks. Employment is subject to successful National Agency Background Check. Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.

KeyRequirements

WithinArea

False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

01

AnnouncementClosingType

01

AgencyContactEmail

CNRMANAFHR@us.navy.mil

SecurityClearance

Secret

DrugTestRequired

False

PositionSensitivitiy

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

AdjudicationType

• Suitability/Fitness