Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate (DAVA)

CICONIX, LLC•Anchorage, AK

10d•$27 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

CICONIX LLC is seeking a Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate (DAVA) to support the Air Force’s New Parent Support Program and help prevent family maltreatment. Based at JBER Air Force Base in Anchorage, Alaska, this is an on-site, full-time, long-term role providing non-clinical emergent and urgent assistance to Air Force personnel, their family members, and intimate partners who are victims of domestic abuse. The DAVA provides private and confidential support and promotes the Air Force’s coordinated community response to allegations of domestic abuse. The role does not provide clinical intervention services. The DAVA works a 40-hour work week with regular weekly hours listed as 0700–1600, but must also provide on-call emergency services after duty hours. Hours and schedule may vary according to victims’ needs, and the DAVA may perform after-hours ad-hoc telework when in-person support is not required. CICONIX is a Veteran Owned Small Business specializing in business advisory and technical assistance for military health programs. The company emphasizes exceptional people, unwavering integrity, inclusive collaboration, and enduring impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling, Counseling or Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
At least two years of experience assisting and providing advocacy services to victims of domestic abuse or sexual assault.
Obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Willingness to comply with government vaccination requirements reflected in CDC guidelines, including vaccinations for Hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and influenza, and provide proof of a negative TB skin test. Annual influenza vaccination is required for Family Advocacy Program personnel working with MTFs.
Availability for on-call coverage and flexible hours, including after-hours work as required.

Responsibilities

Provide non-clinical emergent and urgent services to victims of domestic abuse when requested, including on-call emergency services after duty hours.
Offer follow-up services that empower victims to advocate for themselves and their children, support decision-making, help prioritize actions and establish goals, and provide information and referrals to military and civilian resources.
Establish case-by-case safety plans, coordinating with the FATM and FAIS or an on-call mental health provider when the treatment or case manager is unavailable.
Advise victims about the effects of domestic violence on children and support efforts to have children assessed and treated as needed.
Accompany victims to appointments or court proceedings when requested.
Collaborate with treatment and case managers to support victims and promote safety for victims and children in the home; brief the treatment or case manager before the CCS so the team has current information.
Develop a process to keep the team lead and designated point of contact informed of the DAVA’s location and timelines while providing services, including arrival and departure notifications.
Evaluate the quality of the installation’s coordinated community response and collaborate with base agencies to improve responses to victims.
Establish protocols with the Security Forces Squadron and Office of Special Investigations for 24-hour DAVA notification of suspected domestic abuse incidents and collaboration on safety planning.
Establish protocols with the Military Treatment Facility for 24-hour DAVA notification of suspected domestic abuse incidents and training MTF personnel on the DAVA role.
Remain available for on-call coverage and flexible hours, including after-hours telework and work outside typical duty hours as needed.