Job opening: Family Advocacy Program Assistant
Salary: $67 147 - 77 000 per year
Published at: Sep 27 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is assigned to the Family Readiness Division; Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP) Section; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); [Insert Region/Installation]. CNIC is an Echelon II activity directly reporting to the Chief of Navy Operations (CNO). The mission of the FFSP is to provide information and referral, education and training, primary prevention, counseling and advocacy to facilitate achieving operational readiness and personal and family self-sufficiency.
Duties
Provides administrative support to the Family Advocacy Program (FAP), to include meeting preparation and administrative notification and documentation requirements.
Assists Family Advocacy Representative (FAR) and/or Clinical Supervisor with coordinating Incident Determination Committee (IDC) meetings; develops meeting agenda based on monthly cases presented, and ensures correct and accurate client information presented to the IDC.
Assists FAR and/or FAP Case Manager with the administrative components of the Clinical Case Staff Meeting (CCSM); prepares agenda, minutes and subsequent letters to command and clients associated with FAP recommendations.
Notifies law enforcement, medical, legal and command IDC members of meeting location, times, and agenda.
Prepares notification letters to clients and commands, the minutes tracking form, and the IDC determination letters in accordance with applicable guidelines and requirements.
Operates decision tree algorithm to assist with adherence to the DoD maltreatment criteria. Attends IDC meeting where sensitive, emotionally charged information will be shared.
Tracks required training certificates and appointment letters for primary and alternative members of the IDC.
Prepares and sends notifications of annual training requirements for IDC members, Commanders, and others as required by policy.
Develops and maintains contact list for command and collateral IDC members to assist FAP case managers with timely notification to required personnel related to allegations of domestic abuse or child abuse/neglect.
Schedules the Family Advocacy Committee (FAC) quarterly meetings and sends notification to FAC members, prepares agenda and meeting space.
Assists with maintaining and organizing records of FAP trainings, Counseling Desk Guidance, and FFSP Certification Standards, in accordance with Regional and local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Supports site outreach activities by maintaining resources and may accompany other FAP staff on outreach activities.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.
Qualifications
At least two years' experience providing effective customer service in a social service setting, to include demonstrated experience in handling a high volume of requests.
Knowledge of the operations, regulations, and guidelines of the FAP sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
Knowledge of military organization, missions, life-styles, and situations, which can contribute to family stress, problems, and crisis-situations.
Knowledge of state and federal laws and procedures, which govern the reporting of domestic violence, suspected child abuse/neglect and child sexual abuse.
Knowledge of and skill in English grammar and usage.
Knowledge of the Navy and DOD information systems used to document and account for non-medical counseling requirements and services provided.
Knowledge of and skill in the use of web-based applications to facilitate completion of work assignments.
Skill in the use a personal computer and a variety of software programs to facilitate work assignments.
Skill in preparing reports, letters, and memoranda detailing findings and recommendations from the FAP.
Skill in oral and written communication in order to prepare administrative forms and letters related to the FAP/IDC/CCSM and information to Commanders.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g. Word, Excel, Point, Outlook).
Ability to enter data accurately.
Ability to perform concurrent tasks, set priorities, coordinate completion within required deadlines and formulate plans of action and milestones for task accomplishments.
Ability to adapt to changing work conditions, frequent interruptions, and pressures of short deadlines.
Education
Administrative experience required, education in the social sciences is desirable.
Contacts
- Address NAVBASE Kitsap Bremerton
1103 Hunley RD
Bldg 94
Silverdale, WA 98315
US
- Name: NRNW NAF HRO
- Email: [email protected]
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