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

The incumbent serves as a Prevention Specialist implementing and sustaining all Behavioral Health prevention initiatives for forces in his/her respective areas. Reports to the MEF Prevention Program Director for administrative instructions and to the Regimental/Group Commanding Officer for operational instructions. Primarily responsible for overseeing and supporting the day-to-day implementation and administration of Marine Corps Behavioral Health prevention, education and awareness programs/initiatives for military members and their families. Serves as a central point of contact concerning Behavioral Health prevention initiatives. Conducts prevention education, sustains a cadre of qualified trainers, implements tasks and training consistent with command Behavioral Health strategic plan, and makes recommendations to improve Behavioral Health programming at the assigned location and throughout the Marine Corps. 

Requirements

• See Duties and Qualifications

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in public health, psychology, social work, or a social science related field. Three years of experience that demonstrates knowledge of and experience in serving as a Behavioral Health Prevention Specialist OR an appropriate combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of comparable knowledge and skill equivalent to that gained in the above. Demonstrable skills in reviewing, developing, and implementing Behavioral Health prevention and educational training programs. Advanced skills in public speaking and presentations. Experience delivering education and training on Behavioral Health prevention using a variety of techniques and methods. Skills to prepare and obtain training materials used in Behavioral Health prevention programs to include: lesson plans, resource guides, and films. Ability to plan and organize events and activities. Comprehensive knowledge of Behavioral Health prevention. Knowledge of the military structure and environment preferred. Skills to establish and maintain effective relationships with, and gain confidence and cooperation of supervisors and managers to accept proposals on complex issues; organize and communicate effectively orally and in writing at briefings and training sessions, with Marine Corps leadership, media representatives and in professional conferences and training workshops to encourage understanding and acceptance of programming.

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]