Generalist Counseling Advocacy and Prevention Analyst

Navy Region Southeast Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); Millington (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Region Southeast Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) seeks a Headquarters Generalist Counseling, Advocacy and Prevention Analyst to analyze, evaluate, and advise management on the effectiveness of Family Readiness programs and the efficiency of program management. The role involves overseeing data integrity, QA oversight, and strategic recommendations to improve family violence prevention initiatives.

The incumbent conducts qualitative and quantitative analyses, develops presentations and

Qualifications

• Three-plus years graduate education leading to Ph.D. or equivalent in behavioral/social sciences, or four years of related experience.
• Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field from accredited program.
• Licensure/certification to provide clinical services (LPCC, LMFT, LCSW, clinical psychologist).
• Two years of post-licensure clinical experience and three years of specialized experience in non-medical clinical counseling.

Responsibilities

• Provide program and policy guidance for Family Advocacy Program and related FFSP initiatives.
• Develop directives and procedures to implement program standards.
• Analyze program outcomes and recommend improvements to increase effectiveness.

Skills

Program evaluation

Data analysis

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Project management

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent in behavioral or social sciences

Master's degree in Counseling/ Social Work/ Psychology

Licensed practitioner counseling/therapy

Federal government experience

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Summary

This position is assigned to Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) Programs (N9); Family Readiness Division; Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP). Incumbent serves as a Headquarters Generalist Counseling, Advocacy and Prevention (CAP) Analyst responsible for analyzing, evaluating and advising management on the effectiveness of line programs and/or the efficiency of the management of assigned programs.

Duties

In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provides program and policy guidance, program development, quality assurance, training, and education related to the Family Advocacy Program.
• Develops technical Directives and administrative procedural materials, including standards for implementation of the Family Advocacy Program.
• Evaluates Family Advocacy Program outcomes and analyzes data to recommend improvements in family violence prevention programming and overall program effectiveness.
• Assists with developing the organization's clinical QA program.
• Reviews and interprets a variety of data to monitor the quality of clinical care delivered to FFSP clients on a continual basis.
• Monitors FAP/clinical program compliance with higher headquarters policy instructions to ensure proper records management and documentation, to include administrative reviews, clinical care reviews and monitoring of high risk situations.
• Provides monitoring and oversight of QA/Risk Management protocols.
• Conducts detailed analysis of complex functions and work processes of technical line programs and makes recommendations for improving the effectiveness of work operations. Develops new methods, organizational structures and management processes. Counsels, and advises program managers on methods and procedures, management surveys, management reports, and control techniques.
• Provides process improvement recommendations to management.
• Monitors compliance with program standards and scope of care related to the Family Advocacy Program.
• Reviews all narrative and statistical reports relevant to the assigned program, analyzes trends, drafts analytical reports, and completes all required Navy and Department of Defense (DoD) reports.
• Researches trends in related fields, assesses needs, and develops strategies for the evaluation and implementation of prevention programs.
• Performs qualitative and quantitative analysis of pertinent data to develop findings.
• Prepares supporting documentation in the form of spreadsheets, Power Point presentations, word documents for presentations and proposals by higher-level management.
• Carries out professional duties in accordance with generally accepted theories, methods, techniques, and practices.
• Writes and prepares correspondence, briefs, action documents, routing sheets, and point papers.
• Conducts presentations, trainings, and management briefings on subject matter related to area of responsibility.
• Maintains liaison with outside offices (e.g., Department of Navy (DON), Department of Defense, Staff Judge Advocate, Naval Criminal Investigative Service, and Navy Command Units) advising them on instructions relevant to FFSP programs.
• Provides technical assistance to field staff via consultation, clinical case reviews, accreditation, site visits, Navy Inspector General (IG) Quality of Life Reviews, and telephonic contacts.
• Represents CNIC Headquarters in presentations, workshops, and meetings with FFSC staff and commands, headquarters personnel, base commanders, FFSP clinical providers, other services, other government and civilian human service agencies and the interested public.
• Performs ongoing activities related to data integrity functions to improve the quality and accuracy of information functionality.

Requirements

• Must pass all applicable records and background check.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance.
• Must be willing to relocate to reside within the local commuting area (50-mile radius) of one of the following bases: Washington Navy Yard or Naval Support Activity Mid-South.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

• Three (3) years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph. D. degree; or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in behavioral or social science; or related discipline as appropriate to the position; or a combination of education and experience that provided knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field; or Four (4) years of appropriate experience that demonstrates acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
• A master's degree from a program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs or an equivalent degree; or A master's degree from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education or an equivalent degree; or A master's degree in Social Work from a graduate school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or an equivalent degree; or A doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited university or professional school and a 1-year APA accredited clinical internship.
• A licensure/certification by a state or U.S. territory that provides legal authority to provide clinical services as an independent practitioner in the fields of Licensed Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Social Work, Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology.
• Two (2) years, full-time clinical experience post independent licensure or certification.
• Three (3) years specialized experience in providing non-medical clinical counseling to individuals, couples, families, and/or groups on family dynamics, parent-child interactions, couples' communication, adjustment to commonly occurring personal and family issues/circumstances, adjustment to military life, and/or psycho-educational training programs.
• Knowledge of a wide range of current professional techniques, theories, practices and procedures of clinical psychology or social work to identify problems, select and recommend appropriate practice models to use across client populations.
• Knowledge of Federal and agency regulations as well as specific organization's program mission.
• Knowledge of program concepts, principles, practices, and procedures and the ability to apply this knowledge to difficult and complex case assignments in order to develop new methods, approaches, or procedures.
• Knowledge of dynamics and diagnostic skills necessary for family violence and suicide related behavior identification, suicide risk management, and safety/lethality planning.
• Knowledge of family dysfunction and family violence including child physical, neglect, and sexual abuse as well as domestic abuse/violence and current techniques for intervening with family dysfunction and family violence.
• Knowledge of and skill in applying child and domestic abuse prevention strategies and practices.
• Knowledge of and experience working with military families and military community support programs.
• Knowledge of laws, DoD instructions, directives, policies and procedures pertaining to counseling and advocacy programs, preferably in the military milieu.
• Knowledge and understanding of the requirements and operations of the DoD and DON programs to provide military and family members assistance, training, and education on parenting, childhood practices, and other FAP prevention initiatives.
• Knowledge of intensive home visitation services and parenting programs.
• Skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques in the development of new procedures and approaches to identify and resolve significant issues and problems of a unique nature.
• Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data from various resources, to include statistical studies and surveys.
• Ability to establish long range, intermediate, and short range plans.
• Ability to use data management and reporting systems to collect and organize data drawn from databases.
• Ability to prepare written findings and recommendations in a detailed, clear, and concise manner.
• Ability to identify needs, trends, and performance measures to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Ability to develop and effectively deliver presentations, trainings, management briefings, and recommendations to field installations.
• Ability to express oneself orally and in writing in a highly effective and professional manner: to interact with diversified groups, individuals, and organizations; and to research and compose written reports and material clearly, concisely, and effectively.

Education

Master's degree from a program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs or an equivalent degree.

or

Master's degree from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education or an equivalent degree.

or

Master's degree in Social Work from a graduate school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or an equivalent degree.

or

Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited university or professional school and a 1-year APA accredited clinical internship.

Additional information

This position is located at Washington Navy Yard in Washington DC or Naval Support Activity Mid-South in Millington, TN. If selected, relocation to the local commuting area (50 miles) is required.

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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