Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

Duties

Support efforts to prevent child abuse and domestic abuse, including public awareness and information and education specifically directed toward potential victims, alleged abusers, non-offending family members, and mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect.Provide instruction to small groups and large classes in issues related to marriage enhancement, positive parenting, anger management, stress management, communication skills, conflict resolution, domestic abuse prevention and awareness,  and child abuse prevention and awareness.Develop and facilitate briefings and classes to commands and other military agencies on domestic abuse and child abuse in order to promote healthy family interactions and reduce incidences of family maltreatment in accordance with direction from higher headquarters.Provide primary and secondary education and training to professionals and paraprofessionals who work with children aboard installation to include but not limited to: childcare programs, youth sports volunteers, schools, and law enforcement in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) policy.Obtain factual information to provide information, explain regulatory and legal requirements, and recommend process improvement in regards to the prevention of and response to child abuse and domestic abuse.Conduct needs assessments to identify gaps in services and improve prevention programming. Analyze installation specific data regarding child abuse and domestic abuse to identify populations at risk, trends, areas of improvements.  Evaluate the effectiveness of current programming and make recommendations for programming improvements.Utilize a variety of fact finding techniques such as interviews, cases analysis, and observation to elicit appropriate data, identify areas of operation, and recommend policy and process improvements.Participate in the Family Advocacy Committee (FAC) the policy-making, coordinating, recommending, and overseeing body for the response to child abuse and domestic abuse with other agencies in accordance with the Department of Defense Instruction.Collaborate with other agencies within the Coordinated Community Response (CCR) framework under the FAC.  Assist with the development of the CCR annual plan with specific objectives, strategies, and measurable outcomes.  The annual plan includes universal, selective, and indicated interventions based on identified installation trends in regards to child abuse and domestic abuse.Collaborate with other program specialists who develop the program evaluation plan, suggests methodology, and provides guidance on handling of technical problems, and public relations issues.Establish and maintain command and military community relationships.  Collaborate with other military agencies to support and ensure command and unit training requirements are achieved.Establish relationships with civilian organizations to improve coordination on issues related to family violence, engage in proactive outreach, and implement prevention programming.Provide outreach to promote community awareness of the dynamics of abuse, local resources, and Family Advocacy Program services.  Work as a team with other Behavioral Health Branch prevention professionals.Develop and distribute marketing materials needed to support programs and services provided in conjunction with marketing staff and leadership.Document and record service delivery in accordance with installation procedures and higher headquarters policy.Adhere to safety regulations and standards.  Use required safety equipment, and observe safe work procedures.  Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.Provide World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on professionalism and courtesy. Assist internal and external customers and communicates positively in a professional manner. Ask questions to determine, verify, and solve problems.  Check for satisfaction on the quality of goods and services.  Takes action to solve problems quickly.  Alert the higher level supervisor or proper point of contact for help when problems arise.Must be under the supervision of a FAPM or clinical supervisor in accordance with DoD policies.Adhere to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the Equal Employment Opportunity program and prevention of sexual harassment.This is a white-collar position where lifting up to 50 lbs may be required.Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Qualifications

Required Degree:A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in any of the following disciplines: social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, counseling, behavioral science, nursing, education, community health, or public health.Required Experience Must have two  years of experience in a family and children's services public agency or family and children's services community organization.  One year of experience must be in prevention, intervention, or treatment of child abuse and domestic abuse.Skill to develop, coordinate, recommend, and review prevention and intervention plans, materials, and policies to enhance support and programming that strengthens individual and family functioning, community and command awareness of the importance of the CCR to child abuse and domestic abuse, and prepares and sustains capabilities of commanders, Active Duty service members, and military spouses for mission readiness.Experience delivering education and training using a variety of techniques and methods. Competent in developing specialized training materials with the ability to deliver effective interactive trainings and briefings.  Skills in public speaking.Skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively orally and in writing with Marines, family members, command, military agencies, and civilian agencies.  Knowledge of the military structure and environment preferred.Ability to identify trend, service gaps, and policy improvements and develop recommendations based on installation specific data, current research, and evaluation outcomes.Note:  This position may be eligible for occasional telework, as determined by local level policy.  This position is not eligible for full-time remote work.  

Contacts

• Address TWENTY NINE PALMS MCCS MARINE CORPS COMMUNITY SERVICES ATTN: PERSONNEL OFFICER TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA 92278 USA
• Name: TWENTY NINE PALMS MCCS
• Phone: 760/830-4606
• Email: [email protected]