DOMESTIC ABUSE VICTIM ADVOCATE

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The primary purpose of this position is to: Serve as a Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate providing professional advocacy and support services aligned under the Family Advocacy Program.

Conditions of Employment Continued: The duties of this position meets all requirements as a category 4 designation and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office of function effectively.

This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve (IAW: DODI 1200.7, screening the Ready Reserve).

This is a Mission Essential position performing a Mission Critical Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.

IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs. This position is designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-507.

Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternative for filling of the position during an emergency are not available In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-0101, Social Science Series.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience include: The ability to provide support to victims of domestic abuse, child abuse, and those impacted by PSB-CY.

Diverse knowledge of domestic abuse victim advocacy, social services delivery systems, as well as behavioral theories relating to victim advocacy, domestic violence including family and partner abuse, child maltreatment and other acts of interpersonal violence.

Comprehensive knowledge of the organization, management, and administration of child and family welfare services to participate in program planning and in the development and maintenance of public understanding and sound working relationships with local agencies and community agencies.

OR EDUCATION: Ph. D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M.

in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.

Extensive knowledge of domestic abuse victim advocacy and PSB-CY practices, principles, and theories to effectively provide victim support involving a wide range of psychosocial and environmental problems.

2.

Comprehensive knowledge of the organization, management, and the administration of child and family welfare services to participate in program planning and in the development and maintenance of public understanding and sound working relationships with local agencies and community agencies.

3. Working knowledge of a wide array of problems and issues of those impacted by family maltreatment and PSB-CY for appropriate referral. 4.

Skill and ability to directly apply professional tools and techniques in support of domestic abuse victims. 5.

Ability to evaluate and determine best application of multiple complex helping systems, various professions, and organizations; how the affect child and family welfare; and the multiple uses of such systems, professions, and organizations to deliver services.

6. Ability to assess, interven, and provide crisis intervention, safety planning and support to at-risk clients.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

• Serves as Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate providing direct support to victims of domestic abuse, child abuse and those impacted by PSB-CY Responsible for case management activities occurring from initial referral, follow up through case closure, or transfer Provides advisory services and annual training to senior leaders, health care professional, installation personnel, and key community agencies Represents the domestic abuse victim advocacy installation program to both military and civilian agencies