FAP Clinical Case Management

Serve as the FAP clinical subject matter expert on domestic abuse and child abuse/neglect. Consult with installation leadership, medical professionals, and service/family members regarding clinical needs assessments, determining clinical intervention, and utilizing treatment strategies. Follow all processes, per Regional and local Standard Operating Procedures, Counseling Desk Guidance, and FFSP Certification Standards, and FAP Case Record documentation. Conduct initial and on-going FAP clinical assessments with and provide intervention services for active-duty members and their families, including clients who are at risk for domestic violence and child abuse. Triage, coordinate safety and treatment planning, and establish individualized treatment goals tailored to the needs of service/family members. Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, incident assessments to identify high-risk situations, e.g., suicide or homicide risk, the danger-increased risk of additional family violence. Conduct clinical interviews to assess individuals determine the facts concerning the client's problems and to assess the needs of the client.

Provide initial and ongoing case management services to include identifying the situation; comply with and educate on mandated reporting protocols of child and domestic; conducting risk and lethality assessments, coordinate safety planning, planning clients' treatment; provide referrals, and follow-up on child abuse/neglect and domestic abuse allegations. Provide clinical treatment for individuals, couples, children, families, and groups on family maltreatment. Facilitate evidence-based group treatment programs, such as domestic abuse offender's group, parenting group, and victim support group. Coordinate with the assigned FAP Victim Advocate to ensure victims' needs and concerns are addressed. Present complete and concise initial and follow-up case information at Clinical Case Staff Meetings (CCSM); provide information on cases, current safety risks, safety planning, and progress of intervention of the abuser and victim; document results and implement recommendations.

Provide referrals and coordinate with other providers, as recommended by the CCSM. Notify the Family Advocacy Representative (FAR) for high-risk situations. Coordinate with the FAR to organize all information received from the alleged abuser, alleged victim, law enforcement, command, other collaterals, and incorporate into a concise and understandable presentation for the Incident Determination Committee (IDC). Participate inequality assurance and risk management activities. Per guidance, maintain FAP clinical case records, treatment plans, and required statistical data. Deliver FAP training and facilitate education services and ongoing communication to inform active-duty military, their families, and community members regarding the problems of family violence, FAP requirements, and the services available to them. Provide after-hour on-call services, as directed, for emergent family advocacy situations, including consulting with command/security, evaluating needs, crisis intervention and stabilization, safety planning, information and referral, and victim advocacy.

Community Liaison

Liaison with cities, counties, states, federal and non-government agencies, military agencies, and commands to enhance FAP prevention and response affecting the military community. Represent the Navy at community liaison meetings, educating on domestic violence collaborating on coordinating services for military members and their families, and engaging in community domestic violence prevention and awareness activities. Educate and provide consultation to military and civilian agencies about Navy FAP, risk assessment, FAP treatment, and IDC/CCSM processes. Use forms and automated systems to maintain complete and timely records and workload statistics per guidelines.

Problematic Sexual Behavior in Children and Youth

Receive reports of problematic sexual behaviors in children and youth (PSB-CY) from military and civilian representatives and take appropriate action. Provide or coordinate clinical services providers for children, youth, and their families, including psychoeducational support, assessment, and clinical intervention. Coordinate with healthcare providers on safety and supervision planning for children and families affected by problematic sexual behaviors. Serve as the designated case manager and primary point of contact for PSB-CY cases ensuring all actions comply policy, instructions, and civilian reporting requirements. Support children and families affected by PSB-CY by providing at-risk and safety planning information to the coordinated community response (CCR). Present initial and follow-up case reviews at the PSB-CY MDT and Clinical Case Staff Meeting (CCSM). Perform other related duties as assigned.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• The incumbent must meet Tier II qualification requirements described in SECNAVINST 1754.8, “Credentials Review and Clinical Privileging of Clinical Providers within Department of the Navy Family Readiness Program”.
• This position is designated Non-Critical Sensitive. Incumbents must obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for Secret security clearance of access for the duration of employment, including a background investigation and credit check.
• This position requires regular contact with children under the age of 18 and a favorable determination of suitability to do so, and periodic re-verification check of multiple agency records.
• This position requires Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel approximately 10% of the time away from the regular duty station to attend or provide training, conduct FFSP certification visits, or deliver services aboard ships.
• This position requires the incumbent to have a valid, state-issued driver’s license.
• The position may require working flexible hours, such as 0700-1500 or 0900-1800 to accommodate client’s needs to have after hour care, including weekend hours.
• This position requires routine on-site access to government facilities. The incumbent may perform the required tasks at an off-site location for situational telework only.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the specific demands of the military lifestyle, such as frequent separations, and high stress working environments that have an extensive impact on individuals and their families preferred.

• Ability to present sensitive, at times controversial, information to groups of people in a clear, concise manner.

• Knowledge of dynamics and diagnostic skills necessary for family violence identification, risk assessment, and safety planning.

• Ability to effectively interview and clinically respond to the needs of clients including assessing suicide, homicide, and substance abuse.

• Ability to communicate in writing to develop and prepare case management documentation, safety plans, psycho-social assessments, treatment plans, correspondence, and reports.

• Knowledge and ability to use a personal computer and a variety of software programs to develop multi-media presentations and to facilitate work assignments.

• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing in English with all levels of management, staff, community agencies, military personnel, and their families.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. Resumes will be rated based on the information provided to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume.

The following documents are required at the time of application:

• Resume

• Proof of education/training: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s); if degree hasn't been conferred, provide copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent

• If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation

• If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application

• If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)

• If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50

Note: When submitting transcripts for an associate degree or higher, proof of a high school diploma or equivalent is not required. All transcripts MUST show student's name, the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study (major). If your degree has not been awarded and/or you possess certificates of completion for DoD approved competency-based training courses, and/or a valid CDA/MSA credential(s), you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent. Altered transcripts will not be accepted.

Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free, and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service.

Foreign high school transcripts or diplomas do not require credential evaluation but must be in English or a certified translation.

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