Air Force Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate (DAVA) - Scott AFB
Company: Iva'al Solutions, LLC
Location: Belleville
Posted on: October 11, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:IVA'AL Solutions, LLC provides support to the Air
Force (AF) Family Advocacy Program (FAP) and is responsible for
staffing qualified Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed
Registered Nurses, Certified Victim Advocates, and Program
Assistants at U.S. AF Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) across
the country. The AF FAP is a Department of Defense, (DoD) funded
program whose purpose is to both prevent and respond to intimate
partner abuse, child abuse, and problematic sexual behavior with
children and youth.
Job Description:The Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate (DAVA) provides
AF personnel, their family members, or intimate partners who are
victims of intimate partner abuse non-clinical emergent and urgent
service whenever requested. With the exception of mandatory state,
federal, and military reporting requirements (i.e., domestic
violence, child abuse, and duty to warn situations) the DAVA
provides a private and confidential service to encourage victims in
seeking assistance.
Essential Functions:
Health Requirements:All DAVA personnel working within an MTF must
maintain current certification in either the American Heart
Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS) (Course C) or the
American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/BLS (Heart
Saver) Course.Before starting work, DAVA personnel working with
MTFs shall provide proof of immunization from the following
diseases according to CDC guidelines: Hepatitis B, measles, mumps,
rubella, varicella, and influenza, and proof of a negative TB skin
test (completed within the past 12 months (if positive, proof of
negative chest X-ray within the past 12 months) prior to start of
work).
Technical Skills:Must be computer-proficient to work autonomously
using Microsoft Office and possess data entry skills needed to
create and maintain client files. Specifically, DAVAs must utilize
Family Advocacy Program Network computer software to document
client visits and safety plans in compliance with AF FAP policies
and accepted professional practice guidelines.Work Environment:This
role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers,
phones, copiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Travel may be
required as needed and is primarily local during the business day,
although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected and
will comply with Joint Travel Regulation (JTR).
Expected Hours of Work:This is a full-time position. General hours
of work are 7:30am-4:30pm when the AF Clinic is open; however, the
DAVA is required to remain on call after normal duty hours if/when
a victim of family maltreatment/intimate partner sexual assault is
in need of assistance. After normal duty hours, if requested, the
DAVA is required to respond telephonically or in-person (with AF
Social Work Leadership permission) to the hospital or law
enforcement agency. Hours worked after normal duty hours will be
accounted for in the form of "flexing hours" or "overtime" pay in
accordance with govt policy and labor laws.EOE Statement:We are an
equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation,
pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability
(physical or mental), family medical history or genetic
information, political affiliation, military service, or other
non-merit based factors. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V
Indian Preference Statement:IVA'AL Solutions, LLC, a federally
recognized American Indian owned company, provides an Indian
Preference Policy for hiring and promoting of fully qualified
American Indians. When considering candidates for employment or
promotion, that are basically equal in qualifications including
education, skill, training, experience and a successful background
screening process, priority is extended to an American Indian
candidate unless a valid, documented reason of unsuitability or
unsatisfactory performance exists to justify non-selection of an
Indian employee or applicant.Requirements:
Compensation details: 34.35-34.35 Hourly Wage
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