Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist, Nf-04/ Rft, Kubasaki High School, Camp Foster

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Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Master's Degree in a Behavioral Health field is highly preferred. Bachelor's Degree in a Behavioral Health field appropriate to Substance Abuse Prevention is required (education in Behavioral Health field appropriate to Substance Abuse Prevention specialized in Child and Adolescent preferred) AND three years of experience that demonstrates extensive knowledge of alcohol/substance abuse prevention (experience and knowledge of alcohol/substance abuse prevention specialized in Child and Adolescent preferred). Ability to act as a responsible point of contact to ensure development of the alcohol/substance abuse prevention and intervention and life skills programs to include research of operations; critical assessment and training evaluation processes and procedures, and development and conduct of training curricula that provides specific and measurable learning objectives. Must have comprehensive knowledge of alcohol/substance abuse prevention, substance abuse treatment programs that reflect the relationship of chemical dependency such as: alcohol abuse, family problems (including family violence), suicide, sexual assault, combat operations stress, financial problems, and other problems that detract from unit and family readiness. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Skill to establish and maintain effective relationships with, and gain confidence and cooperation of supervisors and managers to accept proposals on complex issues. Organize and communicate effectively orally and in writing at briefings and training sessions, with VIP's, media representatives and in professional conferences and training workshops to encourage understanding and acceptance of programming. Skill to review, modify, develop, and implement alcohol/substance abuse prevention and intervention educational training and life skills training programs that are timely, relevant to military commanders' and community's needs, flexible and sustainable in execution. Skill to conduct presentations and deliver education and training using a variety of techniques and methods on alcohol/substance abuse prevention and life skills training to high risk populations. Skill to prepare and obtain training materials used in alcohol/substance abuse prevention and life skills training programs to include: lesson plans, resource guides, films, and other sources of information. Knowledge of the Marine Corps Drug Testing Program (DTP), Alcohol and Drug Management Information Tracking System (ADMITS), Forensic Toxicology Drug Testing Lab (FTDTL), and/or related drug testing programs and management information systems, office automation systems and processes, computer applications, principles, and techniques. Knowledge of computers to input and retrieve data, process documents through word processing, graphics and spreadsheets. Ability to plan and organize events and activities. Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations as they pertain to alcohol/substance abuse. Knowledge of operating procedures of substance abuse treatment, drug testing, prevention, and command inspection programs. Knowledge of the military structure and environment preferred. This position is designated as a Position of Trust, and the incumbent must be eligible for a background check. Must be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquiries and State Criminal History Repository Check (Tier 1) with Childcare background checks which are required for positions that involve working with children under 18 years of age. This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

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