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USAJOBS · 5 months ago

COUNSELING AND ADVOCACY PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Capodichino, Italy, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$90K/yr - $117K/yr

2+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Counseling and Advocacy Program Coordinator for the Regional Fleet and Family Support Program at Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central in Naples, Italy. The role involves providing guidance and compliance oversight for counseling and advocacy services, managing cases related to abuse, and ensuring staff credential maintenance.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

You will provide guidance, consultation, and assistance to assist in achieving full and ongoing compliance with certification standards related to Counseling and Advocacy services

You will follow established family support program directives and instructions to provide education and training

You will coordinate the integration of managerial, administrative, and technical work to provide oversight of prevention and education programs

You will manage cases (e.g., spouse abuse, child abuse) as the primary point of contact to maintain compliance with reporting requirements

You will monitor the maintenance of counseling and advocacy staff credential and professional files for compliance with organizational policy requirements

You will verify research data for accuracy, consistency, relevance, and organization of statistical analysis

Qualification

Clinical counseling servicesFamily advocacy programCase managementBehavioralSocial science degreeCrisis interventionStatistical analysisCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Must be a US Citizen

Must be determined suitable for federal employment

Must participate in the direct deposit pay program

New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check

Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level

This is an overseas position. You will be subject to and must be able to satisfy the overseas requirements

This position may require travel to places within and outside the contiguous United States

If eligible for permanent change of station, the appointee will be required to sign a transportation agreement

Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport

May be required to obtain a VISA dependent on the overseas country's laws/regulations

You will be required to sign the Statement of Understanding for Overseas Employment

Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service

You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty

This position is eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management

You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license

Position requires a successful Access National Agency Check Investigation (ANACI) and childcare background check via the SF-86 Security Form

Must have a current State license or State certification that provides legal authority to provide clinical services as an independent practitioner

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-1212-grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Providing clinical counseling services to include assessment/diagnosis, treatment planning, short-term solution focused counseling, critical incident response, and coordination of social services; 2) Facilitating services for a family advocacy program including prevention, reporting, assessment, intervention, case management, treatment, consultation, and community partnerships for child abuse/neglect or spouse abuse; 3) Planning techniques to provide prevention or intervention to isolated incidents, stress management, and suicide intervention; and 4) Directing use of resources to ensure delivery of counseling or advocacy programs and services

Applicants must meet the following Basic Requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess: A behavioral or social science degree, or a degree in a related discipline appropriate to the position being filled, -OR- A combination of education and experience that provided knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. -OR- Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrates knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field

Must have a minimum of two years full-time, post licensure clinical experience in a clinical setting

Must have a minimum of one-year post-masters clinical experience in the assessment and treatment of child abuse/neglect and/or spouse abuse

Must have a minimum of two years full-time, post-masters supervised clinical experience

Must have a master's degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or equivalent degree; or a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education or equivalent degree; or a Doctoral degree in Psychology from a program accredited by the American Psychological Association or equivalent degree