THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a Self-Directed Harm Prevention Specialist (PREV WF) (Title 5) (Permanent), Position Description Number T0031P01 and is part of the VA DofJS, National Guard.

Duties

As a Self-Directed Harm Prevention Specialist (PREV WF) (Title 5), GS-0101-12, you will perform the below duties: 1. Acts as subject matter expert (SME) on Integrated Primary Prevention (IPP) as applied to Self-directed harm prevention. Advances policies outside of the existing Resilience, Risk Reduction and Suicide Prevention (R3SP) (Army) and Suicide Prevention (Air) office for equities specific to self-directed harm primary prevention. Facilitates dialogue between state programs, divisions, directorates, and other areas to capture existing upstream drivers and measures relevant to the earliest prevention of self-directed harm. Maintains insight into the National Guard Bureau (NGB) IPP office to track efforts, measurements, and councils. Supports engagement in existing state tools and programs. Establishes measures of effectiveness in the primary prevention of self-directed harm. Consults with and obtains consensus with NGB IPP SME cell. Supports the Joint Force Headquarters' (JFHQ) IPP Officer in the development and execution of The Adjutant General's (TAG) primary prevention strategic plan. Assists TAG, Assistant TAG, IPP Officer, directorate, and division-level leadership with data-informed courses of action to appropriately resource self-directed harm primary prevention activities and requirements throughout the state. Establishes, revises, and reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organizational design to eliminate barriers to mission accomplishment. 2. Assists with IPP needs assessments. Collects qualitative and quantitative data from Wing/Region activities relative to integrated self-directed harm prevention to ensure program fidelity. Utilizes outcome data and metrics from the civilian sector within their S/T/DC or region for comparison to NG data. Works with other JFHQ divisions and offices to evaluate relevant NG programs for effectiveness and impact to the primary prevention of self-directed harm efforts. Reviews environmental/climate qualitative and quantitative survey data collected. Analyzes and recommends changes to surveys and trainings for self-directed harm, sharing findings with appropriate stakeholders. 3. Maintains an understanding of self-directed harm policies and the working dynamics between primary prevention and secondary prevention and post intervention. Maintains collaborative relationships with the JFHQ, Wing and Brigade (BDE) Suicide Prevention, Substance Abuse Prevention, Drug Demand Reduction, and Resiliency program personnel, the NGB self-directed harm Primary Prevention SME, and other relevant support programs. Has an in-depth knowledge of the programs, policies, and processes which drive Army National Guard (ARNG) and Air National Guard (ANG) drug deterrence, substance abuse, suicide post intervention and response efforts within their S/T/DC. Maintains a parallel and clearly defined supporting role to existing JFHQ data collection efforts and advocates prevention messaging with sensitivity to pre-existing trauma. Coordinates with full time personnel managing resiliency, suicide, or substance/drug misuse programs to secure access to de-identified data that will be used for developing products, statistical analysis, tracking, reporting, evaluating program effectiveness, and conducting research for the primary prevention of Self-directed harm. 4. Supports and participates in state-level committees, boards, and working groups. Provides self-directed harm prevention data and metrics to Wing/Region Primary Prevention Integrators (PPIs), all councils and boards within the S/T/DC in coordination with and as requested by the IPP Officer. Coordinates with Directors of Psychological/Behavioral Health, and other response/post intervention personnel to ensure alignment of messaging to JFHQ council or board leadership regarding self-directed harm. Serves as the Wing/Region PPI's point of contact for all self-directed harm prevention efforts and conducts Site Assistance Visits (SAVs) to the Wings/Region as required. Assists the JFHQ IPP SME cell in facilitating meetings and working groups in accordance with applicable policy and official guidance, as needed. Meets regularly with other members of the JFHQ IPP cell to facilitate the dissemination of information to the NGB and to the Wings/Regions. Liaises, where appropriate, to capture prevention trends pertinent to Self-directed harm prevention. Assists the IPP Officer in managing information flow between JFHQ, Wings, BDEs, and NGB. Collaborates and coordinates with state and local agencies and universities by reviewing scientific journals for national best practices and integrated primary prevention trends oriented to Self-directed harm prevention. Maintains familiarity with evidence-based assessments and measurements. Reviews local needs to identify any processes requiring modification. 5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• This position is not located at a bargaining unit.

Qualifications

NOTE:Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. WHO CAN APPLY: GROUP A - All On Board Federal National Guard Employees within Virginia National Guard. GROUP B - All current Federal Employees (from any agency), all federal re-employable eligible, and/or current Army M-Day and Air DSG within VANG. GROUP C - All U.S. Citizens. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have experience supporting the development and execution of policies, programs, and procedures for implementing integrated primary prevention activities relating to self-directed harm (i.e., self-cutting, drug and alcohol abuse, thoughts of suicide, self-directed abusive thoughts, suicide attempts and suicides), averting harm or abuse before it occurs. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have at least 18 months of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-11 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government? This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated. This experience must include activities such as: Experience supporting and participating in state-level committees, boards, and working groups Experience maintaining an understanding of self-directed harm policies and the working dynamics between primary prevention and secondary prevention and post intervention. Experience assisting with IPP needs assessments. Experience acting as subject matter expert (SME) on Integrated Primary Prevention (IPP) as applied to Self-directed harm prevention.

Education

Contacts

• Address VA DofJS 5901 Beulah Road Sandston, VA 23150 US
• Name: VaARNG Tech Jobs HRO
• Phone: 000000000
• Email: [email protected]