PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF) (Title 5)

Army National Guard Units•Camp Dodge Military Reservation, IA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Primary Prevention Specialist is an Iowa Army National Guard Title 5 excepted-service position in Johnston, Iowa. The role serves as the Wing/Region point of contact and subject matter expert for integrated primary prevention and related harm and abuse prevention programs. It coordinates and oversees prevention activities, including suicide prevention and workplace and domestic violence prevention in a non-clinical capacity, in collaboration with applicable offices, military and civilian agencies, and community partners. The specialist interprets policy and guidance, develops local plans and objectives, examines population data and needs assessments, and advises leadership on data-informed prevention strategies. The role develops and oversees healthy-climate, resiliency, risk-reduction, training, and communication activities; supports leadership committees and working groups; and builds community partnerships. It also designs and evaluates research-based prevention communications, coordinates media coverage with Public Affairs, and recruits, trains, and provides technical oversight to military volunteers and service members supporting implementation. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Meet the minimum experience requirement through a behavioral or social science degree (or related discipline) including at least 24 semester hours in behavioral or social sciences; an equivalent combination of education and experience including those 24 semester hours; or four years of appropriate experience demonstrating equivalent knowledge.
Have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower level.
Experience analyzing problems, identifying significant factors, gathering data, recognizing solutions, and preparing reports, plans, policies, and correspondence.
Experience evaluating objectives and developing plans to facilitate the availability and effective use of social science resources.
Knowledge of the organization, its mission, and organizational staff procedures.
Experience applying analytical and evaluative techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of social science program operations or substantive administrative support functions.
Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
Obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the position; if not held when hired, apply within 30 days of the start date.
Complete any prescribed courses; failure to do so may result in reassignment or termination.
Participate in direct deposit.
May be required to complete a probationary period and a two-year trial period, or a one-year trial period for eligible veterans.
If driving is required, possess an appropriate valid driver's license.
Be eligible under the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment; an individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties.
Submit transcripts or other documentation supporting any education claimed.

Responsibilities

Serve as point of contact and subject matter expert for Wing/Region integrated primary prevention and harm and abuse prevention programs.
Manage and coordinate the Wing/Region integrated primary prevention program and local prevention activities.
Coordinate non-clinical suicide, workplace violence, and domestic violence prevention efforts with relevant offices and community agencies.
Identify risk and protective factors, examine population data, interpret policy and guidance, and develop local prevention policies, plans, objectives, and guidance.
Provide advisory services and training to service members and community agencies on violence-related prevention efforts.
Support and represent prevention efforts on leadership advisory committees, boards, and working groups; collect and present relevant program data; and brief commanders and senior personnel.
Serve as liaison with military and civilian agencies, develop community partnerships, and promote information exchange and collaborative prevention efforts.
Ensure prevention curricula and community interventions are research-based and evidence-supported; use needs assessments and other data to recommend implementation strategies and resource allocations.
Develop and oversee healthy-climate, resiliency, risk-reduction, training, and communication activities and campaigns.
Advise commanders on communicating prevention plans and programs to subordinate units, and oversee implementation of JFHQ prevention strategies and campaigns in communities near units.
Develop prevention communications and programming, select appropriate communication channels, coordinate media coverage with Public Affairs, and evaluate campaign effectiveness.
Recruit, train, and facilitate military volunteers; provide technical oversight to service members assigned to unit-level prevention activities; and ensure volunteers implement programs with fidelity.
Perform other duties as assigned.