Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate (DAVA)

Coho Integrated Solutions is seeking a qualified Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate (DAVA) to support the Department of the Air Force Family Advocacy Program in Eielson, Alaska. The DAVA provides advocacy, crisis intervention, safety planning, case management, resource coordination, and support to victims of domestic abuse.

The DAVA serves as a critical resource for victims and works closely with FAP clinicians, installation leadership, law enforcement, medical providers, and community agencies while maintaining the confidentiality and self-determination of victims within applicable program requirements.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Provide 24-hour, seven-day-a-week response to victims alleging domestic abuse using the designated emergency contact process.
• Explain available advocacy services, reporting options, voluntary participation, and applicable confidentiality limitations to victims.
• Provide information regarding military and civilian resources, including protective orders, restraining orders, injunctions, legal services, medical resources, housing, childcare, and emergency shelter.
• Conduct approved risk assessments when evaluating the potential for imminent serious harm or death.
• Immediately notify appropriate FAP leadership, law enfor