PREVENTION SPECIALIST NF4 (RFT) FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM

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Job description

Summary Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively. Responsibilities Incumbent develops and implements Prevention and Educational plans and policies that support prevention of family problems (including family violence) that negatively impact parenting, anger and stress management and issues of importance for couples, and detract from mission readiness. Develops, coordinates, recommends and reviews prevention and intervention plans and policies to enhance support and programming that strengthens family life, aids in anticipating and understanding physical and emotional demands associated with Marine Corps life, and prepares and sustains capabilities of commanders, Marines and Marine spouses for mission readiness. Serves as Program Specialist in the functional area to independently review and recommend approval or disapproval of program plans and materials; analyze and develop proposals or provisions in terms of impact on program resources requirements; develop new and revised operating procedures and standards to incorporate provisions that affect operating activities and requirements; conduct review of the administration and operation of the program, and provide advice. Independently completes project studies and may carry out onsite reviews of operation of programs to develop and revise guideline material such as statements of policy and model operating procedures for use by agency officials, or other public organizations to revise policies and procedures and develop program plans and proposals to meet federal requirements. SEE MCCS CAREERS FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION Requirements Conditions of Employment See Duties and Qualifications EVALUATIONS: Qualifications A Bachelor s Degree in one of the following: Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Education, Community Health, Public Health, Counseling, Behavioral Science AND three years of experience in a children s services community organization (with a focus in child abuse or domestic abuse). Ability to develop and implement prevention and intervention plans and policies that support prevention of family problems (including family violence) that negatively impact parenting, anger and stress management and issues of importance for couples, and detract from mission readiness. Skill to: develop, coordinate, recommend and review prevention and intervention plans and policies to enhance support and programming that strengthens family life, aids in anticipating and understanding physical and emotional demands associated with military life, and prepares and sustains capabilities of commanders, Active-Duty service members and military spouses for mission readiness. Skill to review and recommend approval or disapproval of program plans and materials; analyze and develop proposals or provisions in terms of impact on program resource requirements; develop new and revised operating procedures and standards to incorporate provisions that affect operating activities and requirements; conduct reviews of the administration and operation of the program and provide advice. Skill in performing analysis and evaluation of programming and in formulating, administering and monitoring an operating and capital budget for a program area. Due to the nature of work in this position, the incumbent may serve in an on call duty status outside of normal work hours that includes: remaining in a reasonable call back radius, carrying a cell phone or pager, or regularly checking email to respond to emergencies; remaining in a state of readiness to perform work with limitations on pursuing outside leisure activities, and/or reporting to a designated post of duty to be ready to or to perform work. Education Additional Information GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made. Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS. Required Documents: Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable. If prior military, DD214 Member Copy This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce. Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card. INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION. ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.

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