Resilience and Risk Reduction Coordinator (t5)

Army National Guard Units; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Army National Guard Units in Montgomery, AL seeks a Resilience and Risk Reduction Coordinator to support social service programs and mission readiness. The role requires analyzing problems, preparing reports, plans and policies, and coordinating with leadership and community agencies to improve quality of life and suicide prevention efforts.

The incumbent will apply behavioral sciences knowledge, conduct interviews, and develop goals and plans to guide program improvements; capable of building

Qualifications

• Degree in behavioral or social sciences with 24 credit hours in the behavioral or social sciences or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience analyzing problems, gathering data, and developing plans and reports.

Responsibilities

• Analyze problems and identify factors affecting program operations.
• Prepare reports, plans, policies and various correspondence.
• Develop goals and plans to facilitate availability and utilization of social science resources.
• Evaluate objectives and develop plans to improve resilience and risk reduction programs.

Skills

Interviewing

Analytical thinking

Program oversight

Communication

Education

Behavioral or social sciences degree

Job description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a RESILIENCE AND RISK REDUCTION COORDINATOR (T5), Position Description Number T5010P01 and is part of the AL JFHQ AL Command Administrative Office, National Guard. ORGANIZATION: AL JFHQ AL COMMAND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, MONTGOMERY, AL SELECTING OFFICIAL: COL T. WHEELER

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 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:

1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Experience, education or training 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.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Knowledge and skills to perform overall administrative functions and program oversight as well as the professional education to access, manage, and advise on Resilience, Risk Reduction and Suicide Prevention Programs.
• Knowledge of social services delivery systems and concepts, principles, and theories relating to one or more of the social or behavioral science fields.
• Skill in conducting interviews to gather information on the nature and extent of a variety of quality of life problems/issues.
• Ability to evaluate concerns and needs, provide assistance in developing goals and plans, and provide guidance/direction on referral services necessary and/or available.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with leadership, individuals, families, and representatives and officials of social services agencies in the community using tact, diplomacy, and overall professionalism.