PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF) (TITLE 5)

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Job description

Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF) (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T002P01 and is part of the IL JS, National Guard. Responsibilities As a PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF) (TITLE 5), GS-0101-11, you will serve as the implementer of the Integrated Primary Prevention (IPP) Program. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Serve as the point of contact for harm and abuse prevention programs and activities; provides program coordination and serves as the subject matter expert for the Wing/Region IPP program. Serve as the Primary Prevention Integrator (PPI) managing all aspects of a complex integrated primary prevention program (P3) for the Wing/Region. Serve as the Wing/Region point of contact for the suicide prevention program, workplace and domestic violence programs in a non-clinical primary prevention, here after referred to as prevention, role in coordination with applicable offices and community agencies. Deliver initial prevention activities, averting harm or abuse before it occurs. Identify risk and protective factors that lead to or protect against unhealthy or unsafe behaviors. Examine and interpret population data from the Wing/Region. Develop coordinated plans for reducing risk factors and promoting protective factors for increased resiliency within the community. Conduct assessments on strengths, weaknesses, opportunity, and threat (SWOT) analyses that form the basis for action, implementation, and program plan development activities. Serve as the Wing/Region liaison for local military and civilian agencies to promote timely information exchange, coordinate collaborative prevention efforts, and establish resource links and community partnerships. Establish networking, advocacy, and collaboration processes through which to promote IPP to the community. Responsible for developing and overseeing healthy climate, resiliency, risk reduction activities, trainings, and communication campaigns within the Wing/Region. Requirements Conditions of Employment Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Subject to provisions of DoD Priority Placement Program. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position. Qualifications BASIC REQUIREMENTS: MUST have successfully completed of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in behavioral or social science or related discipline that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the lower grade level in the Federal service in order to be considered for this position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-11 Level MUST possess at least 1-year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 Level; experience, education or training analyzing problems, identifying significant factors, gathering pertinent data and recognizing solutions; preparing reports, plans, policies and various correspondence; evaluating objectives and develop plans to facilitate the availability and effective utilization of various social science resources; must have knowledge of the organization and its mission and utilized the organizational staff procedures; experience applying analytical and evaluative techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of social science program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support functions. GS-9 Level MUST possess at least 1-year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 Level; analyzing problems, identifying significant factors, gathering pertinent data and recognizing solutions; preparing reports, plans, policies and various correspondence; evaluating objectives and develop plans to facilitate the availability and effective utilization of various social science resources; experience utilizing the organization, its mission and the organizational staff procedures; experience interacting with a variety of groups and/or individuals; and the ability to apply analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of issues or problems of a social science procedural or factual nature. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. Education BASIC EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in behavioral or social science or related discipline that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences. If you are using Education to qualify for this position, for a GS-9 you must possess 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree in behavioral or social science. For a GS-11, you must possess 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. You must provide official transcripts to support your Educational claims. Additional Information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov . 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