Enclosure (1) to COMDTINST 5400.20A
duties in accordance with Reporting and Responding to Rape and Sexual Assault
Allegations, COMDTINST 1750.7 (series)
j. Promote and work cooperatively with other Work-Life staff members on
programs and issues which overlap functional areas.
k. Conduct needs assessment and measurements of effectiveness for Employee
Assistance Programs within the assigned AOR.
l. Maintain liaison with Federal, State and local agencies concerning employee
assistance issues.
m. Report all FAS/FRS cases to the appropriate Work-Life staff members.
n. Perform other duties as assigned by the Work-Life Supervisor.
235 Family Advocacy Specialist (FAS)
1. Basic Function: The primary function of the Family Advocacy Specialist (FAS) is to
reduce and prevent family violence within the Coast Guard. The FAS accomplishes
this through a case handling management system.
2. Duties, Responsibilities and Authority: Under the general direction and supervision
of the Work-Life Supervisor, and the technical supervision of the Coast Guard
Headquarters Family Advocacy Program Manager, the Family Advocacy Specialist
(FAS) shall:
a. Initiate professional and timely reporting and intervention in family violence
related matters.
b. Accurately manage cases of family violence and high risk special needs including
referral and follow-up for all child abuse and neglect spouse abuse, parent abuse,
sibling abuse, and elder abuse and neglect in compliance with relevant
Congressional mandates, Federal and State laws, and Coast Guard policies and
regulations.
c. Provide overseas screening services for unit commanders with respect to
assignment of Coast Guard personnel to overseas duty locations.
d. Determine family needs of Coast Guard personnel within the assigned AOR to
identify stress and other factors that might lead to family violence.
e. Provide input to measure the effectiveness of the Family Advocacy Program.
f. Prepare and provide presentations to unit personnel on issues, policies,
approaches and services available within the Family Advocacy Program.
g. Develop and maintain an accurate information and referral system based on
current military and civilian service agencies and practitioners.
h. Maintain appropriate records and statistical data.
i. Promote a cooperative environment with other Coast Guard Family Advocacy
Specialists on cases that overlap geographic areas of responsibility.
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