FFSP Counseling & Advocacy Program Supervisor Job in Coronado, CA

Vacancy No. 26-12872142 Department Commander, Navy Installations Command
Salary $120,381.00 to $128,407.00 Grade 5 to 5
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/27/2026 Close Date 2/10/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Coronado, CA


Summary

Serve as the Installation Supervisory Counseling, Advocacy, & Prevention (CAP) Generalist within Commander, Navy Installations Command, Fleet and Family Support Department (N9), Family Readiness Division (N91), Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP) within assigned region. The primary purpose of this position is to supervise and oversee all aspects of the CAP programs, the Family Advocacy Program, and the New Parent Support Home Visitation Program; and directly supervise professional CAP staff.

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

Coordinate with primary stakeholders, and through subordinate employees, manage all activities related to CAP and services, ensuring government oversight of contract deliverables within the CAP program. Plan, assign, and provide expert-level supervision to professional CAP staff within the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC). Direct work through contact with staff members and through regularly scheduled meetings. Review accomplishments against established objectives to ensure optimum management of activities.

Organize, set, and manage CAP workflow. Establish subordinates' performance standards, evaluate subordinates, and conduct supervisory counseling sessions, when necessary. Control attendance and leave, ensuring adequate work force is always available to accomplish the mission. Approve and authorize leave and timecards. Identify employee developmental needs and provide or arrange for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance and encourage self-development. Initiate classification, reclassification, and recruitment actions, and track all pending personnel actions to ensure timely completion. Interview and make selections for vacant CAP positions, and ensure equity in recommending and determining selections, assignments, training and promotions, discipline, and awards to employees. Identify developmental and leadership opportunities for employees.

Identify educational benefits (e.g., tuition assistance), professional development, leadership opportunities, and mentoring initiatives to foster effective employee performance in alignment with FFSP mission and objectives. Provide policies, procedures and directives, and instructions from the FFSC Site Director to subordinates. Identify and advocate for resources and for information and decisions on major work issues. Estimate and update subordinates on progress in meeting milestones and deadlines. Ensure subordinates are aware of and participate in team 2 planning and play integral roles in developing final team products. Lead subordinates in assessing strengths and weaknesses and in exploring work methods, processes, and procedures.

Uphold Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) standards through actions taken and attitude evidence regarding the election, assignment, advancement training, discipline, and special recognition of employees. Promote all aspects of the EEO program, Affirmative Employment Plan (AEP), Disabled Veteran, Handicap Program and Affirmative Action Plan as directed by applicable laws and regulations and communicates this support to subordinates, minority groups and women. Ensure all laws and regulations concerning Merit Systems Principles and Prohibited Personnel Practices are adhered to.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment to include passing all applicable records and background check.
  • Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer

Qualifications

  • Professional knowledge gained through extensive education related to Marriage and Family Therapy Education or Social Work Education or Counseling and Related Education or Clinical or Counseling Psychology.

  • Mastery knowledge of the military lifestyle that furnishes the employee with an understanding of the specific demands of military life, such as frequent separations, and high-stress working environments that have an extensive impact on individuals and their families.

  • Ability to advise installation managers and commanding officers on complex and sensitive issues. Ability to present sensitive, and at times controversial, information to groups of people in a clear, concise manner.

  • Ability to direct and coordinate the work of professional employees.

  • Mastery knowledge of pertinent laws, policies and regulations pertaining to the NMC. Knowledge of federal, state, and local human service programs, policies and directives.

  • Skill to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

  • Ability to modify programs to meet the ever changing needs of the active duty military community.

  • Ability to recognize, identify and assess mental disorders per the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Understanding of, and ability to apply, various counseling approaches such as behavior modification, client-centered, rational-emotive, family systems, brief solution-focused, and reality therapies.

  • Mastery knowledge of evidence-informed, brief, solution focused counseling interventions.

  • Knowledge of family systems, as it relates to trauma, human behavior, human sexuality, attention deficit disorder, and juvenile delinquency.

  • Ability to recognize and define personal and social problems, to independently reach accurate conclusions, and to provide appropriate solutions.

  • Ability to effectively interview and clinically respond to the needs of clients, including assessing suicidal and homicidal risks and substance abuse issues.

  • Ability to communicate in writing to develop and prepare case notes, correspondence, and reports; to document psycho-social assessments, treatment plans, and to develop lesson plans for briefing and classroom presentations.

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

  • Knowledge of the Navy information systems used to document NMC and SAIL requirements and services provided.

Education

Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

OR

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.

OR

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.

Additional information

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent residential history in the U.S. may be determined ineligible for employment.

Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.

In accordance with the Real ID Act of 2005, if a candidate or new hire requires access to a military installation and does not have a REAL ID, identity will need to be established. Identity is established by presenting either one (1) Acceptable Credential or by presenting an acceptable combination of Source Identify Documents. Acceptable Credentials are listed in List A and Acceptable Source Identity Documents are listed in Lists B and C in the link below (page 3). If using an Acceptable Credential, only one (1) from List A is required and if using Acceptable Source Identity Documents, one (1) from List B and one (1) from List C is required.

https://www.oni.navy.mil/Portals/12/Vistors/Base%20Access%20Form.pdf?ver=2017-08-28-065204-693

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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.

Required Documents

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.

How to Apply

Applicants must apply online. Click the blue APPLY button at the top of this announcement to apply.

Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details.

Agency contact information

Natasha Capellan-White
Email
natasha.t.capellan-white.naf@us.navy.mil
Address
NAVBASE Coronado San Diego
750 Pacific Coast Highway
San Diego, CA 92132-0058
US

Next steps

Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application.

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.