Primary Prevention Specialist (Prev Wf) (Title 5)

Army National Guard Units • Raleigh, NC

12d

About The Position

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 T50029P01 and is part of the NC COS, National Guard ( JFHQ-IPPM / 119A-008 ). OCCASIONAL WEEKEND WORK IS REQUIRED.

Requirements

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a 1- or 2- year probation/trail period to assess performance, conduct, agency needs, public interest, and efficiency.
• Employment ends unless certified in writing that it advances the agencies interest.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• 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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Skilled in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately.
• Ability to write English in reports and presentation formats.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Skilled in presenting formal training presentations and briefings.
• Ability to assess body language and perceive emotional and/or distress levels.
• Skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material.
• Degree: Behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences.
• OR Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences.
• OR Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
• SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: (Must have at least 36 months) experience 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the point of contact for harm and abuse prevention programs and activities.
• Provide program coordination and serve as an advisor for the Wing/Region/JFHQ-STATE IPP program.
• Serve as a Primary Prevention Integrator (PPI) managing all aspects of a complex integrated primary prevention program (P3) for the Wing/Region/JFHQ-STATE.
• Serve as the Wing/Region/JFHQ-STATE point of contact for the suicide prevention program, workplace and domestic violence programs in a non-clinical primary 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.
• Promote actions to mitigate environmental factors.
• Examine and interpret population data from the Wing/Region/JFHQ-STATE to support inter- and intra-personal violence prevention efforts and programming through the Wing/Region/JFHQ-STATE leadership advisory committees, boards and working groups.
• Serve as a Wing/Region/JFHQ-STATE liaison for local military and civilian agencies to promote timely information exchange, coordinate collaborative prevention efforts, and establish resource links and community partnerships.
• Advise Wing/Region commanders in communicating prevention plans and programs to subordinate units.
• Responsible for adopting JFHQ's activities and communication campaigns and overseeing the implementation of JFHQ's IPP strategy within communities in proximity to Units.
• Recruit, train, and facilitate military volunteers for prevention activity implementation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree