Vacancy expired!
Requisition Number20-0096Post Date2/20/2020TitleDomestic Abuse Victim Advocate / Site SupervisorWork HoursStandard Office HoursCityFort HoodStateTXDescriptionPosition DescriptionJob Title: Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate / Site SupervisorDepartment/Contract: IMCOM Family Advocacy Support ServicesFLSA Status: ExemptEffective Date: 2/19/20Summary – This is a contingent Opportunity and would begin work upon the contract awardZeiders Enterprises, Inc. is seeking candidates for a Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate / Site Supervisor to support the US Army IMCOM Family Advocacy Support ServicesEssential Duties and Responsibilities
Identify and report suspected child abuse and neglect, domestic abuse and PSB-CY
Conduct crisis intervention and coordination of referrals for services as needed
Educate personnel on effective responses for child abuse, neglect, domestic violence, and PSB-CY
Assess developmental milestones and refer for indicators of special needs or developmental delays
Asses parental capacity for problem-solving, building and sustaining trusting relationships, and seeking help when necessary
Promote developmentally appropriate parenting skills and disciplinary techniques, and parent and child communication skills
Facilitate informal and formal community networks to build positive relationships and reduce social isolation.
Engage and support the service member’s role in childrearing especially during separations due to deployment and other military operations
Apply methods for screening for, assessing, and addressing protective and risk factors associated with child abuse and neglect using a strengths-based Family-centered developmental approach
Recommend improvements to correct deficiencies
Participate in and support meetings, conferences, and forums to promote customer and other external activities
Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Duties:
Ensure management directives, policies, and procedures are communicated promptly to all site personnel
Ensure timekeeping is strictly enforced daily
Manage rotational schedule for on-call personnel
Ensure client records are handled following applicable regulations, policies, and directives
Required Education and/or Experience Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Social Work
Current, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice social work or marriage and family therapy independently
Minimum of 2 years of direct work experience in child abuse or domestic abuse, or maternal or child health or medical social work
Experience identifying and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect, domestic abuse and PSB-CY
Experience conducting crisis intervention and coordination of referrals for services when applicable.
Ability to educate personnel on the installation regarding the most effective responses and resources for domestic abuse, child abuse, and neglect, and PSB-CY on behalf of victims and at-risk Family members
Experience with Shaken Baby Syndrome, sudden unexplained infant death, and safe sleeping environments
Understanding of postpartum depression and other mental health issues impacting maternal-child health
Understanding of the role of attachment in the social-emotional development of children and strategies for enhancing bonding and attachment
Ability to assess developmental milestones and referral procedures for indicators of special needs or developmental delays
Experience assessing and strengthening adaptation to parenthood
Experience assessing and strengthening parental capacity for problem-solving, building and sustaining trusting relationships, and seeking help when necessary
Experience promoting developmentally appropriate parenting skills and disciplinary techniques, and parent and child communication skills
Experience facilitating informal and formal community networks to build positive relationships and reduce social isolation.
Experience utilizing community-based services and formal and informal community networks to provide concrete support for families who may be in crisis
Understand strategies to engage and support the service member’s role in childrearing especially during separations due to deployment and other military operations
Ability to apply methods for screening for, assessing, and addressing protective and risk factors associated with child abuse and neglect using a strengths-based Family-centered developmental approach
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and business automation equipment
Understanding of military culture and lifestyle
Ability to travel 10% of the time
Valid, unrestricted motor vehicle license
US Citizen
Valid US Passport
Must pass a pre-employment background check
Preferred Qualifications
2 years’ experience supporting DoD/Army programs
Other Skills and Abilities This position requires access to U.S. Government facilities and systems. U.S. Citizenship, a valid driver's license, transportation, and auto insurance are required.The employee must be physically and mentally able to perform all contractual duties, which may include transporting, lifting and setting up displays, and standing and walking during activities that involve domestic abuse, child abuse and neglect, and PSB-CYprevention and response activities.Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems promptly; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
Physical Demands: Works in office areas. Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. The DAVA uses a personal computer, telephones, copiers, printers, and other office equipment. The employee must occasionallylift and/or move up to 10 pounds.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP
here.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access
to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosureis (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41CFR 60-1.35(c)
Vacancy expired!