On Site Victim Advocate - Fort Carson, CO

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Fort Carson, CO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides services supporting advocacy, intervention, prevention, education, and training to address domestic violence under the Army’s Family Advocacy Program (FAP). Supports the Army’s Victim Advocacy Program (VAP), which provides comprehensive services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to assist and advocate for victims of domestic abuse and support their transition to community resources. Serves Soldiers and Army Families living on and off the installation in accordance with program protocol, as well as other eligible individuals receiving services at a Military Treatment Facility. The advocate provides crisis intervention and comprehensive support, including emotional support, transportation arrangements, accompaniment to medical, legal, and law-enforcement appointments when requested, assistance obtaining protective orders, emergency food or shelter, and information about benefits and services. The role assesses immediate health and safety risks, performs initial screening and non-clinical risk and lethality assessments, develops safety plans, and refers victims to services for continued care. The advocate works with victims to communicate their needs to intervening agencies and provides confidential, timely care and information about victim rights, reporting options, and available resources. The position coordinates with the installation Family Advocacy Program Manager (FAPM) and community partners to provide coordinated services, training, and referrals. It also supports children and families involved in child abuse investigations and prosecution, helping caregivers understand the process and their rights, assessing needs, facilitating recommended services, and representing family interests in multidisciplinary case reviews. Case management and data entry are ongoing responsibilities. Part-time positions range from 12 to 35 hours per week. A flexible schedule is required, with work primarily at night and on weekends and some daytime hours depending on installation needs. The duties listed are representative and not exhaustive; additional duties aligned with the role may be assigned.

Requirements

A flexible schedule is required; work is primarily at night and on weekends, with some daytime hours based on installation needs.

Responsibilities

Provide crisis intervention, emotional support, and comprehensive advocacy services to victims of domestic abuse.
Arrange transportation and, when requested, accompany victims to medical, legal, and law-enforcement appointments.
Assist victims in securing protective orders, emergency food or shelter, benefits information, and other needed services.
Assess imminent health and safety risks; perform initial screening and non-clinical risk and lethality assessments; and develop safety plans.
Explain victim rights, available services, FAP disclosure and reporting options, and resources on and off the installation.
Contact a victim by telephone within 20 minutes or in person within 60 minutes when requested, and contact emergency responders immediately when a crisis presents imminent harm.
Coordinate with the FAPM to support comprehensive victim services, training, timely information, and a coordinated community response.
Provide warm handoffs and referrals to community resources for victims who are not eligible for services through a Military Treatment Facility.
Conduct domestic abuse awareness and training programs for Soldiers, Family members, and Civilians.
Guide client families through child abuse investigations, explain victim rights, and encourage participation in the investigative process.
Assess the needs of children and families in crisis and help formulate intervention strategies to improve family coping skills during investigations and prosecution.
Educate non-offending caregivers about child abuse dynamics and possible long-term consequences, and encourage participation in recommended services and counseling.
Provide information and assistance with Crime Victims’ Compensation applications.
Liaise with families and multidisciplinary team members, help identify client needs, and provide recommendations.
Represent the child and family’s best interests at multidisciplinary team case review meetings.
Accompany non-offending caregivers to court or other appointments when requested.
Participate in relevant community awareness campaigns and prevention events.
Maintain ongoing case management and complete data entry within three business days.
Ensure daily contact with victims in crisis and contact at least every 30 days when they are not in crisis.
Transfer cases when victims leave the servicing area and close cases as appropriate, with FAPM concurrence.