Primary Prevention Specialist (Prev Wf)

Army National Guard Units • Augusta, ME

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About The Position

This National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service position is part of the ME DCSPER, National Guard. The Primary Prevention Specialist implements and supports the Integrated Primary Prevention (IPP) Program at an ANG Wing or ARNG Region. The role uses public health-informed, evidence-based approaches and a socio-ecological perspective to support a healthy climate and culture and prevent harassment, sexual violence, family violence, and self-directed harm.

The specialist collaborates with Wings or Regions, Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ), local programs, community agencies, and other stakeholders. The position is a non-clinical prevention role and reports to the Joint Force Headquarters Primary Prevention Officer. The position has indefinite tenure and may be terminated with 30 days’ notice; it may convert to permanent tenure without future competition.

Requirements

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must be able to obtain required certifications, as applicable.
• General experience managing, guiding, developing, implementing, and maintaining social programs.
• For GS-09 qualification: one year of specialized experience, education, or training equivalent to the next lower grade level, including analyzing problems, identifying significant factors, gathering data, recognizing solutions, preparing reports and plans, evaluating objectives, and planning effective use of social science resources.
• For GS-11 qualification: one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, including analyzing problems, preparing reports and policies, evaluating objectives, and applying analytical and evaluative techniques to social science program operations or administrative support functions.
• Knowledge of the organization, its mission, and organizational staff procedures.
• Experience interacting with diverse groups or individuals and applying analytical and evaluative techniques to social science issues or problems.
• Qualifying education must include at least 24 semester hours in behavioral or social sciences: a relevant degree, an equivalent combination of education and experience, or four years of appropriate experience demonstrating equivalent knowledge.
• Applicants qualifying through education must provide transcripts or other documentation supporting their education claims.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act must be registered to be eligible for appointment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the point of contact and subject matter expert for Wing/Region harm and abuse prevention programs and activities, coordinating the Integrated Primary Prevention Program.
• Manage the Wing/Region integrated primary prevention program and coordinate suicide, workplace violence, and domestic violence prevention efforts with applicable offices and community agencies.
• Deliver initial prevention activities; identify risk and protective factors; and promote actions to mitigate environmental risks.
• Examine and interpret population data and develop Wing/Region-specific policies, plans, objectives, and guidance consistent with higher-level policies.
• Coordinate local implementation of prevention activities and provide advisory services, training, technical assistance, and presentations to service members and community agencies.
• Develop coordinated plans to reduce risk factors, promote protective factors, and increase community resilience.
• Conduct SWOT analyses and develop formal assessment and evaluation processes to monitor outreach programs and services.
• Collect local data, evaluate activities, and report quarterly program activities to Wing/Region and JFHQ leadership and applicable boards, councils, and committees.
• Implement state policies and official guidance locally, oversee compliance with local guidance, and ensure program fidelity.
• Assist leaders in developing and monitoring the effectiveness of prevention programs; advise leaders on evidence-based practices, programs, policies, and plans.
• Represent integrated prevention efforts on leadership advisory committees, boards, and working groups; collect, consolidate, and present relevant program data.
• Brief commanders and senior personnel on IPP to obtain support for prevention activities.
• Chair leadership advisory committees, boards, and working groups below the JFHQ level when requested by leadership.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level