Generalist Counseling, Advocacy and Prevention Analyst Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. 25-12590315 Department Commander, Navy Installations
Salary $86,962.00 to $105,812.00 Grade 4 to 4
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/29/2024 Close Date 11/5/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

This position is assigned to Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) Programs (N9); Family Readiness Division; Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP). Incumbent serves as a Headquarters Generalist Counseling, Advocacy and Prevention (CAP) Analyst responsible for analyzing, evaluating and advising management on the effectiveness of line programs and/or the efficiency of the management of assigned programs.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Duties

In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Provides policy/program and data management expertise for the Navy's FFSPs to ensure a high quality, flexible, support program of human services for active duty military and their families.
  • Provides policy/program development and oversight of the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) non-medical Clinical Counseling Programs and the Deployed Resiliency Counselor (DRC) Program.
  • Provides support to the administration and oversight of the Sailor Assistance and Intercept for Life Program (SAIL).
  • Monitors clinical program compliance with higher headquarters policy instructions to ensure proper records management and documentation, to include administrative reviews, clinical care reviews and monitoring of high risk situations associated with suicide related behaviors.
  • Provides a complete range of program services which includes the assessment and evaluation of the effectiveness for the clinical counseling and domestic violence prevention programs to include: the modification of plans and providing consultation on complex cases which require the use of a broad range of professional social science/psychology knowledge of advanced concepts, principles, procedures, and practices.
  • Conducts detailed analysis of complex functions and work processes of technical line programs and makes recommendations for improving the effectiveness of work operations. Develops new methods, organizational structures and management processes. Counsels, and advises program managers on methods and procedures, management surveys, management reports, and control techniques.
  • Provides process improvement recommendations to management.
  • Monitors compliance with program standards and scope of care related to counseling and prevention programs across the Navy.
  • Reviews all narrative and statistical reports relevant to the assigned program, analyzes trends, drafts analytical reports, and completes all required Navy and Department of Defense (DoD) reports.
  • Researches trends in related fields, assesses needs, and develops strategies for the evaluation and implementation of prevention programs.
  • Performs qualitative and quantitative analysis of pertinent data to develop findings.
  • Prepares supporting documentation in the form of spreadsheets, Power Point presentations, word documents for presentations and proposals by higher-level management.
  • Carries out professional duties in accordance with generally accepted theories, methods, techniques, and practices.
  • Writes and prepares correspondence, briefs, action documents, routing sheets, and point papers.
  • Conducts presentations, trainings, and management briefings on subject matter related to area of responsibility.
  • Performs statistical/analysis work to include collecting, computing and analyzing statistical data, and applying statistical techniques, such as measuring central tendency, dispersion, errors, and variances.
  • Maintains liaison with outside offices (e.g., Department of Navy (DON), Department of Defense, Staff Judge Advocate, Naval Criminal Investigative Service, and Navy Command Units) advising them on instructions relevant to FFSP programs.
  • Provides technical assistance to field staff via consultation, clinical case reviews, accreditation, site visits, Navy Inspector General (IG) Quality of Life Reviews, and telephonic contacts.
  • Represents CNIC Headquarters in presentations, workshops, and meetings with FFSC staff and commands, headquarters personnel, base commanders, FFSP clinical providers, other services, other government and civilian human service agencies and the interested public.
  • Performs ongoing activities related to data integrity functions to improve the quality and accuracy of information functionality.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must pass all applicable records and background check.
  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance.
  • Must be willing to relocate to reside within the local commuting area (50-mile radius) of Washington Navy Yard in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

A qualified candidate possesses the following:
  • Three (3) years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph. D. degree; or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in behavioral or social science; or related discipline as appropriate to the position; 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 (4) years of appropriate experience that demonstrates acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
  • A master's degree from a program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs or an equivalent degree; or A master's degree from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education or an equivalent degree; orA master's degree in Social Work from a graduate school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or an equivalent degree; or A doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited university or professional school and a 1-year APA accredited clinical internship.
  • A licensure/certification by a state or U.S. territory that provides legal authority to provide clinical services as an independent practitioner in the fields of Licensed Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Social Work, Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology.
  • Two (2) years, full-time clinical experience post independent licensure or certification.
  • At least three (3) years of specialized experience providing clinical counseling and/or domestic violence prevention program services with the Department of Defense (DoD).
  • Knowledge of a wide range of current professional techniques, theories, practices and procedures of clinical psychology or social work to identify problems, select and recommend appropriate practice models to use across client populations.
  • Knowledge of Federal and agency regulations as well as specific organization's program mission.
  • Knowledge of program concepts, principles, practices, and procedures and the ability to apply this knowledge to difficult and complex case assignments in order to develop new methods, approaches, or procedures.
  • Knowledge of dynamics and diagnostic skills necessary for family violence and suicide related behavior identification, suicide risk management, and safety/lethality planning.
  • Knowledge of family dysfunction and family violence including child physical, neglect, and sexual abuse as well as domestic abuse/violence and current techniques for intervening with family dysfunction and family violence.
  • Knowledge of and skill in applying child and domestic abuse prevention strategies and practices.
  • Knowledge of and experience working with military families and military community support programs.
  • Knowledge of laws, DoD instructions, directives, policies and procedures pertaining to counseling and advocacy programs, preferably in the military milieu.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the requirements and operations of the DoD and DON programs to provide military and family members assistance, training, and education on parenting, childhood practices, and other FAP prevention initiatives.
  • Knowledge of intensive home visitation services and parenting programs.
  • Skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques in the development of new procedures and approaches to identify and resolve significant issues and problems of a unique nature.
  • Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data from various resources, to include statistical studies and surveys.
  • Ability to establish long range, intermediate, and short range plans.
  • Ability to use data management and reporting systems to collect and organize data drawn from databases.
  • Ability to perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of pertinent data, and develop findings.
  • Ability to prepare written findings and recommendations in a detailed, clear, and concise manner.
  • Ability to identify needs, trends, and performance measures to evaluate program effectiveness.
  • Ability to develop and effectively deliver presentations, trainings, management briefings, and recommendations to field installations.
  • Ability to express oneself orally and in writing in a highly effective and professional manner: to interact with diversified groups, individuals, and organizations; and to research and compose written reports and material clearly, concisely, and effectively.

Education

A qualified candidate possesses the following:

Master's degree from a program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs or an equivalent degree.
or
Master's degree from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education or an equivalent degree.
or
Master's degree in Social Work from a graduate school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or an equivalent degree.
or
Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited university or professional school and a 1-year APA accredited clinical internship.

Additional information

This position is located at Washington Navy Yard in Washington DC. If selected, relocation to the local commuting area (50 miles) is required.

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

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. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

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.

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 and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume 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. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Required Documents

The following documents are required at the time of application:

  • Resume
  • Proof of education/training: if qualifying all or in-part based on education, provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s)
  • 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 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

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/05/2024 to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12590315

It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant

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Agency contact information

CNIC NAF HRO
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CNIC HQ
5720 Integrity Drive, Bldg. 457
Millington, TN 38055
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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.