Generalist Counseling, Advocacy and Prevention Analyst with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience. Duties include but are not limited to: Provides policy/program and data management expertise for the Navy's FFSPs to ensure a high quality, flexible, support program of human services for active duty military and their families. Provides policy/program development and oversight of the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) non-medical Clinical Counseling Programs and the Deployed Resiliency Counselor (DRC) Program. Provides support to the administration and oversight of the Sailor Assistance and Intercept for Life Program (SAIL). Monitors clinical program compliance with higher headquarters policy instructions to ensure proper records management and documentation, to include administrative reviews, clinical care reviews and monitoring of high risk situations associated with suicide related behaviors. Provides a complete range of program services which includes the assessment and evaluation of the effectiveness for the clinical counseling and domestic violence prevention programs to include: the modification of plans and providing consultation on complex cases which require the use of a broad range of professional social science/psychology knowledge of advanced concepts, principles, procedures, and practices. Conducts detailed analysis of complex functions and work processes of technical line programs and makes recommendations for improving the effectiveness of work operations. Develops new methods, organizational structures and management processes. Counsels, and advises program managers on methods and procedures, management surveys, management reports, and control techniques. Provides process improvement recommendations to management. Monitors compliance with program standards and scope of care related to counseling and prevention programs across the Navy. Reviews all narrative and statistical reports relevant to the assigned program, analyzes trends, drafts analytical reports, and completes all required Navy and Department of Defense (DoD) reports. Researches trends in related fields, assesses needs, and develops strategies for the evaluation and implementation of prevention programs. Performs qualitative and quantitative analysis of pertinent data to develop findings. Prepares supporting documentation in the form of spreadsheets, Power Point presentations, word documents for presentations and proposals by higher-level management. Carries out professional duties in accordance with generally accepted theories, methods, techniques, and practices. Writes and prepares correspondence, briefs, action documents, routing sheets, and point papers. Conducts presentations, trainings, and management briefings on subject matter related to area of responsibility. Performs statistical/analysis work to include collecting, computing and analyzing statistical data, and applying statistical techniques, such as measuring central tendency, dispersion, errors, and variances. Maintains liaison with outside offices (e.g., Department of Navy (DON), Department of Defense, Staff Judge Advocate, Naval Criminal Investigative Service, and Navy Command Units) advising them on instructions relevant to FFSP programs. Provides technical assistance to field staff via consultation, clinical case reviews, accreditation, site visits, Navy Inspector General (IG) Quality of Life Reviews, and telephonic contacts. Represents CNIC Headquarters in presentations, workshops, and meetings with FFSC staff and commands, headquarters personnel, base commanders, FFSP clinical providers, other services, other government and civilian human service agencies and the interested public. Performs ongoing activities related to data integrity functions to improve the quality and accuracy of information functionality. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must pass all applicable records and background check. Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment. Must be a U.S. Citizen to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance. Must be willing to relocate to reside within the local commuting area (50-mile radius) of Washington Navy Yard in Washington, DC. Qualifications Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. A qualified candidate possesses the following: Three (3) years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph. D. degree; or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in behavioral or social science; or related discipline as appropriate to the position; or A combination of education and experience that provided knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field; or Four (4) years of appropriate experience that demonstrates acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. A master's degree from a program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs or an equivalent degree; or A master's degree from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education or an equivalent degree; or A master's degree in Social Work from a graduate school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or an equivalent degree; or A doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited university or professional school and a 1-year APA accredited clinical internship. A licensure/certification by a state or U.S. territory that provides legal authority to provide clinical services as an independent practitioner in the fields of Licensed Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Social Work, Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology. Two (2) years, full-time clinical experience post independent licensure or certification. At least three (3) years of specialized experience providing clinical counseling and/or domestic violence prevention program services with the Department of Defense (DoD). Knowledge of a wide range of current professional techniques, theories, practices and procedures of clinical psychology or social work to identify problems, select and recommend appropriate practice models to use across client populations. Knowledge of Federal and agency regulations as well as specific organization's program mission. Knowledge of program concepts, principles, practices, and procedures and the ability to apply this knowledge to difficult and complex case assignments in order to develop new methods, approaches, or procedures. Knowledge of dynamics and diagnostic skills necessary for family violence and suicide related behavior identification, suicide risk management, and safety/lethality planning. Knowledge of family dysfunction and family violence including child physical, neglect, and sexual abuse as well as domestic abuse/violence and current techniques for intervening with family dysfunction and family violence. Knowledge of and skill in applying child and domestic abuse prevention strategies and practices. Knowledge of and experience working with military families and military community support programs. Knowledge of laws, DoD instructions, directives, policies and procedures pertaining to counseling and advocacy programs , preferably in the military milieu. Knowledge and understanding of the requirements and operations of the DoD and DON programs to provide military and family members assistance, training, and education on parenting, childhood practices, and other FAP prevention initiatives. Knowledge of intensive home visitation services and parenting programs. Skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques in the development of new procedures and approaches to identify and resolve significant issues and problems of a unique nature. Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data from various resources, to include statistical studies and surveys. Ability to establish long range, intermediate, and short range plans. Ability to use data management and reporting systems to collect and organize data drawn from databases. Ability to perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of pertinent data, and develop findings. Ability to prepare written findings and recommendations in a detailed, clear, and concise manner. Ability to identify needs, trends, and performance measures to evaluate program effectiveness. Ability to develop and effectively deliver presentations, trainings, management briefings, and recommendations to field installations. Ability to express oneself orally and in writing in a highly effective and professional manner: to interact with diversified groups, individuals, and organizations; and to research and compose written reports and material clearly, concisely, and effectively. Education A qualified candidate possesses the following: Master's degree from a program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs or an equivalent degree. or Master's degree from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education or an equivalent degree. or Master's degree in Social Work from a graduate school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or an equivalent degree. or Doctoral degree in clinical or

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