MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
I. Education and Training: 50%
Provide instruction to small groups and large classes in issues related to marriage enhancement, positive parenting, anger management, stress management, communication skills, communication skills, conflict resolution, prevention and awareness of domestic abuse, child abuse, as well as problematic sexual behaviors in children and youth.
Develop and facilitate briefings and classes to commands and other military agencies on, domestic abuse and child abuse as well as non-nonnative sexual behaviors in children and youth in order to promote healthy family interactions, healthy sexual development and reduce incidences of family maltreatment in accordance with direction from higher headquarters.
Provide primary and secondary education and training to professionals and paraprofessionals who work with children aboard installation to include but not limited to: childcare programs, youth sports volunteers, schools, and law enforcement in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) policy.
Conducts training to commanders and senior enlisted personnel within 90 days of taking command and provides desk side briefs and training to new commanders and command team.
Provides briefings about the services available to the participants of groups such as the Family Readiness Groups upon request. Conducts Reintegration Training to returning service members to educate the Sailor about the challenges faced when returning home from deployment. Facilitates sessions of classes including but not limited to: Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program, Parenting with Love-n-Logic, Scream Free Marriage, and Scream Free Parenting. Plans, Sexual Health through Approachable Prevention and Education (SHAPE) and participates in enduring activities in support of campaigns such as Child Abuse Prevention Month Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDV AM).
Coordinates with community agencies, in accordance with agreements for both on and off support agencies, to ensure that comprehensive victim services and training are provided through a coordinated community response to domestic abuse victims. Conduct needs assessments to identify gaps in services and improve prevention programming.
Analyze installation specific data regarding non-normative sexual behaviors in children and youth, child abuse and domestic abuse to identify populations at risk, trends, and areas of improvements.
II. Coordinated Community Response: 40%
Participate in the Family Advocacy Committee (F AC) the policy-making, coordinating, recommending, and overseeing body for the response to child abuse, domestic abuse and problematic sexual behavior in children and youth with other agencies in accordance with the Department of Defense Instruction.
Collaborate with other agencies within the "Coordinated Community Response" (CCR) framework under the F AC. Assist with the development of the CCR annual plan with specific objectives, strategies, and measurable outcomes.
Collaborate with other program specialists who develop the program evaluation plan, suggests methodology, and provides guidance on handling of technical problems, and public relations issues. Establish and maintain command and military community relationships.
Establish relationships with civilian organizations to improve coordination on issues related to family violence and non-normative child initiated sexual behaviors, engage in proactive outreach, and implement prevention programming.
Provide outreach to promote community awareness of the dynamics of abuse, local resources, and Family Advocacy Program services.
Conducts bi-annual installation scans to ensure that that military families, living on and off base have access to information about the Family Advocacy Program and that military families can access Family Advocacy Program resources from non-DoD agencies in the civilian community.
III. Administrative Safety Reporting: 10%
Document and record service delivery in accordance with installation procedures and higher headquarters policy. Adhere to safety regulations and standards. Use required safety equipment and observe safe work procedures. Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Starting at $72,553 Per Year (NF 4)