USAJOBS · 2 weeks ago
Prevention & Education Specialist (FAP)
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$77K/yr - $85K/yrUSAJOBS is seeking a Prevention & Education Specialist for the Military and Family Support Center at Joint Base Pearl Harbor - Hickam, Navy Region Hawaii. The role focuses on planning, implementing, and administering prevention and education programs aimed at helping active-duty members and their families develop effective life skills to address personal and relationship issues.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serves as a non-clinical trainer/educator and is responsible for the delivery of a wide variety of education services to MFSC customers in a group or classroom setting
Provides Deployment Support programming (including Return & Reunion Workshops), support for families of deployed personnel, Ombudsman and Key Spouse support, emergency case management in support of crisis response efforts, when needed
Serves as the primary education specialist and training coordinator for the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) including planning and implementing FAP command training for all commands within the MFSC AOR at least annually
Provides FAP prevention and educational services on the FAP, spouse/intimate partner abuse, child abuse and neglect, risk factors and support services
Provides FAP Senior Leadership training initially within 90 days of assuming command and annually thereafter
Conducts annual family violence prevention and education for key responders and child development center staff
Ensures family violence prevention and education programs are provided with sufficient frequency to ensure that all of the following groups are trained: COs, XOs, FAP Command POCs, senior enlisted personnel, CRC\IDC, service members, chaplains, childcare and youth activities staff, installation law enforcement, medical staff and MFSC personnel
Ensures FAP awareness and prevention education briefs and workshops shall include, at a minimum, the dynamics of child and domestic abuse, reporting requirements, the FAP, victim sensitivity and support, and the importance of community coordination
Provides Operational Stress Control information during educational programs and services whenever feasible and practical
Provides Operational Stress Control briefs/workshops using standardized curriculum
Provides Operation Prepare, or similar training, to military personnel and family members instructing them on how to prepare for disasters; what to do before, during and after an emergency
Trains family members in the use of the Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System
Participates in promoting and marketing family preparedness, during installation Disaster Preparedness Campaigns and exercises
Provides and coordinates public awareness and prevention campaigns and programs in support of National Child Abuse Prevention, National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Month of the Military Child and Month of the Military Family, Military Spouse Appreciation, Suicide Awareness Month and various other theme months related to support of military families
Collaborates with civilian and military professional resources
Represents the MFSC at military and community organization meetings concerning matters, programs, and services, which assist military personnel, family members
Serves as liaison with appropriate city, county, state, federal, and non-government agencies, as well as military commands, to further a comprehensive education/prevention program with regard to social services affecting military personnel, such as the Military Child Education Coalition
Attends Family Advocacy Committee (FAC) meetings and serves as technical consultant and advisor to the MFSC and FAC staff in the development of program initiatives, special projects and marketing and training materials
Coordinates MFSC orientation training for new personnel and coordinates quarterly MFSC staff training which may include required staff training and professional development opportunities
Develops, implements, and evaluates the MFSC education programs
Performs the overall maintenance of MFSC education and FAP courses and determines the need for and initiates changes/ updates course content
Determines the need for additional subject matter information and may meet with representatives of outside organizations in order to obtain it, then develop or adapt new or revised training materials for formal course use
Establishes programming priorities, regularly reviewing all new and existing programming
Ensures training curriculum meets CNIC certification standards and includes required CNIC material
Compiles and summarizes customer feedback survey results and evaluates programming strengths and weakness
Conducts at a minimum, an annual needs assessment survey to determine effectiveness of programming and community needs
Identifies and implements enhanced programming to ensure services are effectively achieving positive outcomes
Performs the timely and accurate input of all FFSMIS and Time trade program data
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must possess a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited College or University in education, human/social services, social work, early childhood education, psychology, family studies with an emphasis in adult learning or a related field and demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of sociology, psychology, social work, counseling or a related field
Ability to demonstrate program assessment skills, knowledge of practices of research methods, and awareness of group dynamics, family systems and community organization and assessment
Knowledge of principles of crisis intervention, dynamics of spouse and child abuse and neglect, and adult learning and education principles is also required
Skill, experience and expertise in public speaking
Ability to present information to large, medium, and small groups of people in a clear and concise manner
Skilled in the use of program presentation technology including Power Point software, automated projectors and audiovisual equipment, laser pointers, etc. and the ability to train others in presentation skill building
Ability to interpret program evaluations, needs assessment feedback, and survey data and to implement results in program delivery and market planning
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to meet and deal effectively with diversified groups, organizations and individuals and to maintain and establish clear relationships and lines of communication at all levels using tact and diplomacy in all interactions
Ability to compose written reports and give clear, concise and effective oral presentations
Skill in written and oral communication sufficient to develop course curriculum, standard operating procedures, etc
Skill in consulting with management and employees to obtain or exchange information about work objectives, processes, procedures and policies
Demonstrated abilities in agency collaboration and network development
Ability to utilize personal computers and knowledge of a variety of software (i.e., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for the purpose of job accomplishment
Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and relationship with others
Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English both verbally and in writing
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 provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National
Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer
A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles
Must meet Federal employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation
Company
USAJOBS
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Founded in 1996
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