VICTIM ADVOCATE NF4

U.S. Marine Corps

Beaufort, SC

JobSummary

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

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SOUTH CAROLINA MCCS

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DD/NV27

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False

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public

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Serving Those Who Serve

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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. Conducts assessments to identify risk factors and assist clients to formulate safety plans. Develops and maintains relationships with individuals and families to include case closure and making modifications to safety plans and services as needed. Acts as liaison with commands, government, and private civilian organizations to ensure safety of victims and coordinated treatment services are provided. May collaborate with local court systems, child welfare and civilian law enforcement agencies on family maltreatment. Provides resource and referral services to clients and local agencies such as in providing information and directing clients to available military and civilian services, coordinating services between military and civilian agencies, and providing information on local shelters, crisis centers, and community service providers. While receiving some instruction, incumbent must handle all ongoing assignments on his or her own initiative, experience, and judgment. This involves independently assessing for risk and consulting with commands and other pertinent agencies concerning appropriate protection orders and other safety measures. The incumbent provides crisis intervention and problem resolution for clients who are in crisis or under extreme stress. The complexity of the work is heightened because of the requirement to interface effectively with multiple agencies and organizations, both military and civilian. Maintains records of all contacts, referrals, and outcomes with victims; ensure that the Family Advocacy case manager is fully aware of the victim's situation; and ensures the confidential handling of all documents or conversations related to victim care. May facilitate briefings and classes to commands and other military agencies on domestic violence in order to promote healthy family interactions and reduce incidences of initial and recurrent family maltreatment. This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs may be required.

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Evaluations

Your application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official.

HowToApply

All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website: www.usmc-mccs.org/careers Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement. Volunteer Experience- The amount of credit received for volunteer, internships and practicums is based on the amount of hours per week spent. Be sure to include the average hours per week worked in volunteer roles. Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.

WhatToExpectNext

All applicants who submit an application via our Careers page at https://careers.usmc-mccs.org will be able to view their application status online.

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Benefits

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to: • Stability of Federal Civilian Service • People with passion for doing work that matters • Quality of Work Life Balance • Competitive Pay • Comprehensive Benefit Packages • Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges

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https://careers.usmc-mccs.org#nav-benefits

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GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp. As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made. Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS. This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce. Marijuana is a Scheduled 1 drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws. A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test. ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.

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