USAJOBS · 1 month ago
PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (T32)
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$81K/yr - $105K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Primary Prevention Specialist (T32) to manage harm and abuse prevention programs within the Army National Guard. The role involves coordinating prevention efforts, providing training, and advising leadership on best practices to enhance community resilience and safety.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serves as the point of contact for harm and abuse prevention programs and activities; provides program coordination and serves as the subject matter expert for Wing/Brigade IPP
Serves as the primary prevention integrator managing all aspects of a complex IPP program for the Wing/Brigade
Serves as the Wing/Brigade point of contact for the suicide prevention program, workplace and domestic violence programs in a non-clinical primary prevention, hereafter referred to as prevention, role in coordination with applicable offices and community agencies
Delivers initial prevention activities, averting harm or abuse before it occurs
Identifies risk and protective factors that lead to or protect against unhealthy or unsafe behaviors
Promotes actions to mitigate environmental factors
Examines and interprets population data from the Wing/Brigade
Interprets S/T/DC policies and guidance to develop Wing/Brigade specific policy, plans, objectives and guidance for the operation of local IPP
Coordinates the implementation and coordination of all such activities at a local level
Provides professional advisory services and training to Wing/Brigade Service Members and community agencies concerning available or ongoing violence-related prevention efforts
Utilizes effective presentation and facilitation skills, provides accurate and appropriate technical assistance tailored to specific audiences, and communicates the complexities of prevention issues to stakeholders and the public
Develops coordinated plans for reducing risk factors and promoting protective factors for increased resiliency within the community
Conducts assessments on strengths, weaknesses, opportunity, and threat (SWOT) analyses that form the basis for action, implementation, and program plan development activities
Crafts formal assessments and evaluation processes to monitor outreach programs and services through evaluation of activities
Collects or obtains local data and reports quarterly activities to Wing/Brigade and JFHQ leadership, and respective boards, counsels, and committees as applicable
Implements state policies and other official guidance at the local level
Responsible for overseeing program compliance with local guidance and ensuring program fidelity
Assists leaders in developing and monitoring the effectiveness of their IPP
Advises leaders at all levels of best practices and evidence based programs, policies, and plans that increase prevention readiness within their organizations
Supports inter- and intra-personal violence prevention efforts and programming through the Wing/Brigade leadership advisory committees, boards and working groups
Represents their population's integrated prevention efforts as a member of leadership advisory committees, boards and working groups
Collects, consolidates, and presents relevant prevention program data to leadership advisory committees, boards, and working groups
Briefs Commanders and senior personnel on Integrated Primary Prevention (IPP), as defined in applicable policy and official guidance, to obtain optimum support for IPP activities
Below the JFHQ level, chairs leadership advisory committees, boards and working groups, as requested by leadership
Serves as the Wing/Brigade liaison for local military and civilian agencies to promote timely information exchange, coordinate collaborative prevention efforts, and establish resource links and community partnerships
Incorporates comprehensive strategies to enhance community strengths, address broad-based community needs, suggest community problem solving methods, and forge community connections
Establishes networking, advocacy, and collaboration processes through which to promote IPP to the community
Ensures curriculums and community intervention initiatives for IPP are research-based and supported by the evidence
Attends relevant community committee meetings to provide input and obtain information related to prevention issues
Consolidates findings from needs assessments and other data sources looking for possible effects of prevention efforts with all respective agencies and leadership, to recommend implementation strategies ensuring data-driven allocations of time and resources
Networks with internal programs and offices at the Wing/Brigade, or JFHQ (such as Behavioral Health, Equal Opportunity, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response, Family Programs, Yellow Ribbon, and Substance Abuse Program) to standardize and synchronize training and evaluation in order to provide a well-coordinated approach to prevention
Responsible for developing and overseeing healthy climate, resiliency, risk reduction activities, trainings, and communication campaigns within the Wing/Brigade
Advises Wing/Brigade commanders in communicating prevention plans and programs to subordinate units
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
1 year specialized experience at the GS-9 level or equivalent OR 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level
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
Minnesota National Guard Membership is required
Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment
Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position
Most MNNG position are covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968
An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position
Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission
Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day
This position is also posted as Title 5. Candidate selection will be made between two announcements
Must be able to attain initial credentialing and maintain ongoing continuing education requirements, as applicable
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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