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WHY JOIN CHOCTAW WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS:

At Choctaw Workforce Solutions (CWS), we are driven by a commitment to serve and support those in need. As a Victim Advocate, you will play a vital role in ensuring safety, advocacy, and empowerment for victims of domestic abuse and families facing multiple challenges. Working stateside, you will be part of a compassionate and professional team that values innovation, collaboration, and community impact. Join us to make a difference while advancing your career within a supportive environment

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Advocacy and Support:
   • Provide crisis intervention, safety assessments, and personalized planning for victims of domestic violence.
   • Assist victims with medical treatment, legal processes, and access to advocacy resources including child protective services and shelters.
   • Support Exceptional Family Member Program, Emergency Placement Care (EPC), and conduct EPC awareness and training sessions.

1. Program Development and Management:
   • Recruit and train EPC providers in accordance with Army Regulation 608-18.
   • Develop and implement volunteer recruitment and utilization plans.
   • Submit comprehensive program plans and updates to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) within required timelines.
2. Collaboration and Outreach:
   • Partner with military and civilian medical, legal, law enforcement, and social service personnel to support victim advocacy.
   • Deliver educational briefings to Soldiers, Commanders, and civilian staff on domestic abuse prevention and response strategies.
3. Administrative Duties:
   • Prepare and maintain program documentation, reports, and briefing materials.
   • Ensure compliance with Family Advocacy Program (FAP) and Victim Advocacy Program (VAP) standards.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field from an accredited institution.

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in victim advocacy, including crisis prevention and safety planning.
• At least one (1) year of EPC Coordination experience within a Military Family Support Center or similar civilian agency.
• Valid, unrestricted motor vehicle license.

Licensure & Certifications:

• Certification in Victim Advocacy is preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

• Knowledge and Expertise:
  1. Strong understanding of family violence dynamics, safety planning, and risk assessments.
  2. Familiarity with local, federal, and state regulations related to domestic abuse and victim rights.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
  1. Ability to develop trusting relationships, communicate effectively, and address diverse needs with cultural sensitivity.
  2. Skilled at maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in sensitive situations.
• Technical Proficiency:
  1. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and database management systems.
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making:
  1. Ability to assess risk and provide appropriate interventions within high-pressure situations.
  2. Strong organizational and time management skills while balancing multiple priorities.

WORK CONDITIONS:

Work Environment:

• This position requires flexibility to operate during extended hours. Flexibility for on-call hours may be required to meet mission needs.

Schedule:

• Standard hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am. to 5:00 pm.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and transport materials for events and displays.
• Mental and physical readiness to handle high-pressure situations involving victims and their families.

Travel Requirements:

• Must be available for regional on-call travel to provide VA and PSB-CY services (within a fifty (50) mile radius).
• Long-distance travel may be required for training, including one (1) Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) and one (1) Continental United States (CONUS) event annually.

WHAT YOU WILL LOVE ABOUT THIS POSITION:

• Mission-Driven Work:
  1. Make a tangible impact by supporting individuals and families in crisis, empowering them to achieve safety and stability.
• Supportive Environment:
  1. Join a dedicated team that values compassion, innovation, and shared success in addressing critical challenges.
• Professional Growth Opportunities:
  1. Enhance your skills and expertise in victim advocacy within a supportive and structured framework.

JOIN OUR MISSION:

At Choctaw Workforce Solutions, we are passionate about delivering high-quality advocacy services and building resilient communities. If you are a dedicated professional ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply. Join us in empowering individuals, supporting families, and creating meaningful change.

EEO/AAP STATEMENT:

We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge ourselves to craft and maintain an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences. Choctaw is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions) sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

DISCLAIMER:

The above-noted job advertisement is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of the positions.

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