Social Service Specialists/Educator
About The Position
The Social Service Specialists/Educator implements training and supportive services for the military community through the Army Community Service (ACS) Family Advocacy Program (FAP). FAP seeks to prevent the onset and recurrence of child and spouse/intimate partner maltreatment and related conditions. Its work includes community education and training concerning maltreatment and neglect risk factors, including factors affecting people with special needs, people returning from deployment, people experiencing financial difficulty, and people newly assigned to or preparing to leave the installation. The role plans and delivers prevention-focused education, facilitates playgroups, supports outreach and awareness campaigns, maintains training records, and contributes to needs assessments and program planning. The position also participates in program meetings and may provide personnel crisis support during a crisis, disaster, or local emergency according to established protocols. A Childcare National Agency Check and Inquiries (CNACI) clearance is required.
Requirements
- Minimum associate's degree in education, social or behavioral science, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Two years of experience in family and children services or community organization, including at least one year in family violence or child abuse, neglect, or maltreatment-related services.
- Personal and/or professional experience with military personnel and military family members.
- Demonstrated ability to create and present effective, professional PowerPoint training slides on a variety of related FAP and ACS topics.
- Experience with computer operating systems such as Microsoft Windows and applications such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Access for basic word processing, telecommunications, database management, online data entry, spreadsheets, email, and Internet access.
- Experience providing customer service to a diverse population through methods that may include face-to-face, telephone, virtual trainings and presentations, public speaking, or written communication.
- Childcare National Agency Check and Inquiries (CNACI) clearance required.
Responsibilities
- Plan and conduct research-based, evidence-driven educational workshops, classes, and briefings on prevention and enrichment topics such as parenting, stress management, healthy relationships, and child development.
- Facilitate monthly playgroup sessions, ensuring safe, structured, and hygienic environments that promote children's communication and social skills and foster connections among parents.
- Provide annual training for Commanders, First Sergeants, Senior Enlisted personnel, and others on domestic violence and child abuse and neglect.
- Deliver training to military personnel on identifying, reporting, and preventing child abuse and intimate partner violence.
- Maintain accurate training records.
- Assist with implementing the approved marketing plan to promote FAP awareness through brochures, posters, online content, and monthly outreach events.
- Assist in planning and executing awareness campaigns, including Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month.
- Assist in implementing the FAP Prevention Plan by scheduling and conducting workshops and training based on needs assessments, prevention data, and best practices.
- Assist with conducting and analyzing community needs assessments to identify training and prevention gaps using surveys or focus groups.
- Participate in regular meetings, including FAP staff meetings and the Family Advocacy Committee, and provide statistics about services delivered.
- Be prepared to provide personnel crisis support during a crisis, disaster, or local emergency, following established protocols.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
