PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF)

About the role

***This is a Title 5 Excepted Service National Guard Employee position*** This National Guard position is for a PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF), Position Description Number T0029P01 and is part of the J9-JFHQ, New Jersey Army National Guard. The primary purpose of this position is to implement and support integrated prevention programs.

What you will do

• Serve as the point of contact for harm and abuse prevention programs and activities; provides program coordination and serves as the subject matter expert for JFHQ, Wings, and BDEs Integrated Primary Prevention (IPP) Program.
• Serves as the Primary Prevention Integrator (PPI) managing all aspects of a complex integrated primary prevention program (P3) for the Wing/Region.
• Serves as the Wing/Region point of contact for the suicide prevention program, workplace and domestic violence programs in a non-clinical primary prevention, here after 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.
• 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.
• Support inter- and intra-personal violence prevention efforts and programming through the unit level 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.
• Collect, consolidate, and present 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 organizational 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.
• Network with internal programs and offices at the JFHQ, Wings, and BDEs (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.
• 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 organization Advises commanders in communicating prevention plans and programs to subordinate units.
• Recruit, train, and facilitate military volunteers for prevention activity implementation.
• Employ health education and communication skills associated with prevention activities to foster healthy social and cultural norms.
• Identifies and selects mediums that provide the greatest exposure for universal IPP efforts.
• Provide technical oversight to service members within the JFHQ, Wings, and BDEs who are assigned to perform integrated prevention activities at the Unit level.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• US Citizens Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance within 1(One) Year of appointment.
• Additional Employment Requirements: -Participation in direct deposit is mandatory -May be required to successfully complete a probationary period -Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation -Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service You may be required to successfully complete a 1- or 2- year probation/trial period to assess performance, conduct, agency needs, public interest, and efficiency.
• Employment ends unless certified in writing that it advances the agencies interest.
• This position is 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.

Education

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 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.

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 that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences.

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.

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.

To receive credit for education, you must provide the proper documentation as proof of meeting the educational requirement for this position.

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): The agency's Human Resources Office may request additional documentation to support any military requirements or pre-requisites.

Creative Thinking, Interpersonal Skills, and Planning and Evaluating - Knowledge of Primary Prevention efforts. - Knowledge of social-ecological systems theory. - Knowledge and experience in the organization, management, and administration of programs and services to participate in program planning. - Skill in development and maintenance of public understanding and sound working relationships with local and community agencies. - Skill in applying professional community organization abilities related to the formulation of needs assessments, development of prevention programs, and the marketing of programs. - Knowledge of complex helping systems and professional organizations, how they positively or negatively affect individual and family welfare, and the multiple ways these systems and organizations operate to deliver services. - Excellent skills in oral and written communication to include report writing and maintaining proper records to document services provided. - Knowledge of and skill in planning, conducting and evaluating Primary Prevention training programs. - Knowledge of the regulations, policies, and precedents that are used for developing the action plans to implement approved prevention strategies. - Ability to plan and adequately support the needs of National Guard members by determining what the future needs of the Service Member are through the interpretation and analysis of studies, and trends. - Knowledge of policies and requirements for the development and analysis of the prevention programs efforts in order to integrate effective prevention measures. - Knowledge of automated data systems to maintain information. - Knowledge of analytical techniques to identify, analyze and/or recommend solutions to problems encountered and to develop statistical data and narrative reports.

Documents you must provide

• Please read these instructions carefully before submitting your application.
• Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date/time of this vacancy announcement will result in disqualification.
• Please review your application thoroughly prior to final submission to ensure all required documents are included.
• Uploading documents to USAJOBS does not automatically ensure their inclusion with your application in our system.
• You must verify that all documents are present within your application package before submitting.
• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package, including the following: 1.
• Resume: Your resume may not exceed two pages and must include: Your full name, current address, civilian email address, and telephone number.
• Detailed work history, including job title, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, dates of employment (MM/YY), hours worked per week, and a comprehensive description of your duties and accomplishments.
• Evidence supporting your eligibility and qualification claims.
• You are required to document this information within your resume.
• If qualifying based on related unpaid experience (e.g., volunteer service), provide hours worked per week and beginning/ending dates (MM/DD/YYYY to MM/DD/YYYY).
• For Federal service, include the series and grade of each position held.
• Please be clear and specific.
• We will not make assumptions regarding your experience.
• Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information to allow for a qualification determination.
• Example: $65,000 per year; 40 hours per week, January 2010 - July 2019 or January 2006 - Present. followed by a detailed description of your experience and qualifications.
• Important Notes Regarding Resumes: Incomplete resumes will not be considered.
• If you submit multiple resumes, only the most recently uploaded resume will be reviewed.
• Do not copy and paste the job description or qualifications into your resume.
• Doing so will result in disqualification for plagiarism.
• SF50 (if applicable): Prior/current Federal employees are required to submit their most recent (non-award) SF50.
• The SF-50 must reflect the highest grade and step held in Federal Service that demonstrates one year time-in-grade.
• Proof of Required Credentials (if applicable): Submit proof of certification, license, clearance certificate, SRB, ORB, RIP, and unofficial transcripts (with credit hours and degree completion status) for all requisite certification requirements as outlined in this job opportunity announcement.
• If you are in the military (any service or component), you must submit proof (separate from your resume) verifying your current membership and rank/grade.
• Veterans' Preference Documentation (if applicable): Submit supporting documentation for all Veterans' Preference claims, such as DD-214, SF-15, and medical information.
• Important: If claiming Veterans' Preference, you MUST submit the appropriate documentation.
• Failure to do so WILL result in the loss of your preference.
• 10-Point Veterans' Preference: Submit a signed SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference," plus required supporting documentation.
• 5-Point Veterans' Preference: Submit a copy of your DD-214, including Character of Service (usually Member-4 copy).
• Active duty personnel may submit a certification from their branch of service confirming expected discharge/release under honorable conditions within 120 days, including terminal leave start date, rank, and dates of service.
• Resources for Veterans' Preference: *** *** Important Reminders: It is your responsibility to verify that all information and documents are received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
• You can verify document processing prior to the announcement closing.
• Allow up to one hour for virus scans.
• Human Resources will not modify, change, or add anything to your application packet after the closing date.
• Human Resources will not disclose your qualification status.
• Incomplete application packages will not be considered.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Referral to the hiring official will be IAW our agency Merit Promotion Plan and current Labor agreement. Qualified applicants may be further evaluated by a ranking panel. Referred candidates will be further evaluated and interviewed by a selection panel.

Additional information

Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance within 1(One) Year of appointment.

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (***).

IF YOU COPY AND PASTE ANY PORTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOUR RESUME WILL BE DISQUALIFIED Telework The option to telework is subject to the supervisor/branch chief and Director's approval. NOTE: If the individual selected is currently on a Title 10 or Title 32 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour.

Hiring an applicant who retired from Active Duty (includes AGR) for T5 NG Employee positions. In accordance with DOD Instruction 1402.01 (Employment of Retired Members of the Armed Forces), a retired member of an active duty component cannot be hired for civilian positions in the competitive and excepted service within 180 days of retirement without an approved TAG waiver packet