Magellan Health Services, Inc.
Victim Advocate, FASS (Finance)
Responsibilities
Bachelor\"s Degree from an accredited school in social/work, psychology, marriage, family, and child counseling, counseling or behavioral science, education, community health or public health.
Two years\" experience working with victims of domestic abuse/sexual assault violence or victim advocacy services.
Working knowledge of Family violence dynamics, safety planning, risk assessments, local community resources, and federal and state laws pertaining to domestic abuse or sexual assault, Family law and the Victim Rights Bill.
Possess ability to intervene in crisis situations, using sound professional judgment, ethical practice, and common sense.
Ability to work independently to assess risk, develop, implement, and evaluate safety and intervention plans to meet victim needs.
Demonstrated understanding, sensitivity, and empathy for victims.
Possess the ability to develop trusting helping relationships.
Possess the ability to work effectively with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to work cooperatively with military and civilian medical, social service, law enforcement, and legal personnel on behalf of victims.
Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted motor vehicle license.
Must possess transportation to transport victim in crisis (non-emergent) situations as a last resort.
Must be able to provide on-call 24 hours/7 days per week victim advocacy services., One year experience working with a military Family Support Center; or civilian social service agency preferred or experience as a military Family member.
Understanding of the military and DOD FAP and VAP.
Possess working knowledge of military protocol when addressing Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Government personnel.
Must speak, read, understand, and write English fluently.
Be computer literate and possess proficiency in computer skills to use Microsoft Office Suite to prepare briefing slides, information papers, and enter data in required management reports and utilize information systems to prepare required reports and information.
Ability to effectively interface and communicate with civilian and military personnel at all levels.
Willing to travel within an estimated 50-mile radius of the assigned installation.
General Job Information
Title
Victim Advocate, FASS
Grade
WDN_FASS_VA
Work Experience - Required
Victim Advocacy
Work Experience - Preferred
Military
Education - Required
Bachelors - Counseling
Education - Preferred
License and Certifications - Required
License and Certifications - Preferred
Magellan Health, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled.
Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their
position; and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures.