THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a FAMILY VIOLENCE& ABUSE PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF) (T5), Position Description Number T0030P01 and is part of the AL HQ AL ANG, National Guard. ORGANIZATION: JFHQ-IPP, MONTGOMERY, AL SELECTING OFFICIAL: MS. S. NEAL

Duties

1. Acts as subject matter expert (SME) on IPP as applied to family violence and abuse prevention. Advances policies outside of the existing, but not limited to, Human Resources, Judge Advocate, Family Advocacy and Family Readiness Program offices for equities specific to Family Violence and Abuse primary prevention. Facilitates dialogue between state programs, divisions, directorates, and other areas to capture existing upstream drivers and measures relevant to the primary prevention of family violence and abuse. 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 family violence and abuse. Consults with and obtains consensus with NGB IPP SME cell. Supports the Joint Force Headquarters' (JFHQ) Primary Prevention Officer in the development and execution of The Adjutant General's (TAG) primary prevention strategic plan. Assists IPP Officer, TAG, Assistant TAG, directorate, and division-level Leadership with data-informed decisions to appropriately resource Family Violence and Abuse primary prevention activities and requirements throughout the state. Conducts educational sessions and briefings for JFHQ Leadership and JFHQ Program Managers (i.e., State Family Programs Director, Chaplains, State Equal Opportunity Managers, IPP SMEs) regarding the primary prevention of family violence and abuse. Works within IPP Officer to elevate promising practices within the state that relate to the primary prevention of family violence and abuse and report findings up to NGB. Coordinates multidisciplinary evaluations. (50%) 2. Assists with IPP needs assessments. Collects qualitative and quantitative data from Wing/Region activities relative to integrated family violence and abuse 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 family violence and abuse 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. (30%) 3. Maintains an understanding of existing Family support and readiness policies and the working dynamics between primary prevention and response. Maintains collaborative relationships with the JFHQ, Wing and Region Family Support personnel, the NGB Family Violence and Abuse 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 State Family Readiness Program Manager 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 family violence and abuse. (10%) 4. Supports and participates in state-level committees, boards, and working groups. Provides family violence and abuse 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 Family Readiness Program personnel, Directors of Psychological/Behavioral Health, Judge Advocate, and other response/post-intervention personnel to ensure alignment of messaging to JFHQ council or board leadership regarding family violence and abuse. Serves as the Wing/Region PPI's point of contact for all family violence and abuse 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 family violence and abuse prevention. 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 family violence and abuse prevention. Maintains familiarity with evidence-based assessments and measurements. (10%) Performs other duties as assigned. PLEASE CONTACT HRO FOR FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION.

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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. The incumbent of this position description must have at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 36 months 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. For Supervisory Positions, add the following Specialized Experience: Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION: - Knowledge of Primary Prevention efforts relating to family violence and abuse. - Knowledge of social-ecological systems theory. - Knowledge and experience in the organization, management, and administration of programs and services to participate in family violence and abuse prevention program planning. - Skill in development and maintenance of public understanding and sound working relationships with State, local, and community agencies. - Skill in applying professional community organization abilities related to the formulation of needs assessments, development of family violence and abuse prevention programs, and the marketing of programs. - Knowledge of complex helping systems and professional organizations, how they positively or negatively affect individual and family welfare, and the multiple ways these systems and organizations operate to deliver services. - Excellent skills in oral and written communication to include report writing and maintaining proper records to document services provided. - Knowledge of and skill in planning, conducting and evaluating family violence and abuse prevention training programs. - Knowledge of laws, regulations, executive orders, issues, etc., relating to the primary prevention of family violence and abuse (i.e., child abuse, domestic violence, and intimate partner violence) and the development of healthy behaviors, averting harm or abuse before it occurs. - Ability to plan and adequately support the needs of National Guard members by determining what the future needs of the Service Member are through the interpretation and analysis of studies, and trends. - Knowledge of policies and requirements for the development and analysis of the family violence and abuse prevention efforts in order to integrate effective prevention measures. - Knowledge of automated data systems to maintain information. - Knowledge of analytical techniques to identify, analyze and/or recommend solutions to problems encountered and to develop Statistical data and narrative reports.

Education

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.

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the education requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address AL HQ AL ANG 1720 Congressman Dickinson Dr MONTGOMERY, AL 36109 US
• Name: Ms. Sharon Neal
• Phone: 334-271-7228
• Email: [email protected]