Family Advocacy Program Assistant

Goldbelt Frontier LLC; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A dynamic healthcare provider in Alaska is seeking a Family Advocacy Program Assistant to manage data systems and provide support for military families. The ideal candidate will have an associate degree, strong computer skills, and familiarity with data collection tools. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with data collection tools and assessment instruments used in family advocacy.
• Knowledge of confidentiality standards and ethical guidelines.
• Ability to compile and organize statistical data.
• Understanding of military family dynamics and prevention services.

Responsibilities

• Manage government automated data collection systems.
• Provide administrative support to prevention services.
• Collaborate with the Family Advocacy Officer on program data.
• Compile statistical data, prepare minutes, agendas, and notification letters per FAP Standards.
• Assist in the research and evaluation program by administering data collection instruments and scoring them.
• Support secondary prevention program measures for Outreach; assist in scheduling and record-keeping for OPMC.
• Deliver prevention services, briefings, and educational presentations to installation leadership and families.
• Offer orientation and annual training to Squadron Commanders and First Sergeants when FAO directs.

Skills

Familiarity with data collection tools

Knowledge of confidentiality standards

Understanding military family dynamics

Basic knowledge of psychosocial issues

Strong computer skills

Effective collaboration skills

Curriculum design

Outreach & prevention

Education

Associate degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

FAPNet

Job description

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Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Overview

Summary: Join our dynamic team as a Family Advocacy Program Assistant (FAPA)! As a key member, you\'ll manage government data systems, ensuring accurate maltreatment data entry. Your role extends to providing administrative and computer support for programs like Maltreatment Intervention and New Parent Support. Collaborating with the Family Advocacy Officer, you\'ll contribute to data management, compile statistics, and assist in research initiatives. If you\'re passionate about prevention, you\'ll work closely with the prevention team, offering services, briefings, and educational presentations to diverse audiences. Join us in making a difference in the lives of military families.

Responsibilities

• The FAPA is a member of the multidisciplinary Family Advocacy Program (FAP) team and provides administrative, technical, and prevention services.
• Administratively, the FAPA maintains government automated data collection systems, including the FAPNet, and ensures maltreatment data is entered into FAPNet. The FAPA shall not enter clinical data; treatment providers are responsible for clinical data.
• Provide administrative and computer support to the Maltreatment Intervention, New Parent Support Program (NPSP), and Outreach components via FAPNet and other software programs; manage computer resources.
• Collaborate with the Family Advocacy Offer (FAO) to manage data and provide information on patient satisfaction, recidivism, and clinical outcome measures.
• Compile statistical data, prepare minutes, agendas, and notification letters in accordance with FAP Standards and other written communication as requested by the FAO.
• Assist in the research and evaluation program by administering data collection instruments to individuals referred to the FAP; process and score instruments as specified.
• Assist the FAOM and FAIS in administering, scoring and maintaining secondary prevention program measurement instruments in support of the Outreach Program.
• Work with the prevention team to provide supportive services to NPSP clients; may accompany a Family Advocacy Nurse, FATM, FAIS, and FAO on home visits as needed.
• Assist the FAIS with scheduling and preparation for the Outreach Prevention Management Council (OPMC), and record and finalize OPMC minutes.
• Provide prevention services, briefings, educational presentations, and activities targeted to installation leadership, active duty and family members, community, and base agencies; coordinate with the FAO and FAIS.
• In the absence of a FAIS, provide orientation and annual training to Squadron Commanders and First Sergeants as directed by the FAO.
• Do not provide Special Needs Identification and Assignment Coordination Services (EFMP) or related administrative support or relocation clearances.
• When in contact with Family Advocacy maltreatment clients or clients with open NPSP records, make a note in the record within 72 hours and have it reviewed by a provider; FAPAs do not conduct intake interviews; create contact notes in the NPSP module in FAPNet as applicable.

Qualifications

• Necessary Skills and Knowledge:
  • Familiarity with data collection tools and assessment instruments used in family advocacy.
  • Knowledge of confidentiality standards and ethical guidelines in handling sensitive client information.
  • Aware of military family dynamics and the unique challenges they face.
  • Understanding the roles of other FAP team members (FAO, FATM, FAIS) to ensure effective collaboration.
  • Basic knowledge of psychosocial issues and maltreatment risk factors to support prevention services.
  • Awareness of community outreach strategies and social marketing principles.
  • Strong computer skills for supporting program components and maintaining digital resources.
  • Ability to compile and organize statistical data, minutes, and written communications.
  • Effective collaboration skills to work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Associate degree in Education or Teacher Certification Program, Social Behavior, Human Behavior, or Health Care.
  • Experience in developing an education curriculum with learning objectives and outcomes.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office and various database/software programs.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Pay and Benefits

Goldbelt offers a competitive base salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, tax-deferred savings, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Entry level.

Employment type: Full-time.

Job function: Other. Industry: Health and Human Services.