Description: Health Net, Inc. (NYSE: HNT) is among the nation's largest publicly traded managed health care companies. Health Net's mission is to help people be healthy, secure and comfortable. The company's POS, HMO, insured PPO, behavioral health and government contracts subsidiaries provide health benefits to more than 7 million individuals. For more information on Health Net, Inc., please visit the company's Web site at www.healthnet.com JOB SUMMARY: This On-Call position is managed by Kelly Services, Inc. andis not eligible for Health Net's benefits. On-Call after-hours (part-time) positionlocated atTravis Air Force Base in California. The Victim Advocate is responsible for providing a resource for immediate and ongoing intervention and support to victims of domestic abuse. Provides referrals for military medical treatment, information on the military's domestic abuse program and referral information on civilian support services. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide victim advocacy services either through personal or telephonic contact. Inform the victim of the DoD policy concerning confidentiality. Ascertain the victim's immediate needs. Encourage the victim to seek medical consultation / examination. Discuss an initial safety plan and, with the active participation of the victim, develop a safety plan. Ensure victims are aware of legal actions available to promote their safety. Offer victims information, as appropriate, regarding local resources for immediate safety and long-term protection and support, workplace safety, housing, childcare, legal services, clinical resources, medical services, chaplain resources, transitional compensation, and other civilian support services. Facilitate victim contact with military and civilian resources as appropriate. Collaborate with the Family Advocacy Program (FAP), law enforcement and the command to assure safety plans are coordinated. Initiate follow-up contact with the victim as appropriate. Support the victim in decision-making by providing information and discussing available options. Provide weekly / monthly activity data to MHN. RJG-2007
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