Family Advocacy Program Advocate

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You will serve as a FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM ADVOCATE in the PERSONAL SERVICES DIVISION, MCCS DIRECTORATE of MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CTR. In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: providing direct crisis intervention and initial intake assessments for individuals and families impacted by abuse by conducting immediate danger, risk, and needs evaluations. Developing critical safety plans and delivered initial short-term counseling while advising clients on confidential and formal reporting options, as well as their rights. Additionally, evaluating psycho-social needs to facilitate appropriate referrals to community, medical, and legal resources, ensuring immediate client stability and safety. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/social-science-series-0101/ Applicants must meet all of the following requirements as outlined in DoDI 6400.01 Volume 1,"Family Advocacy Program (FAP): FAP Standards." sections PS 45 and PS 46. 1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in any of the following disciplines: Social work, Psychology, Marriage and family therapy, Child and adolescent counseling, Counseling or behavioral science, Criminal justice. 2. Two years of experience in assisting and providing advocacy services to victims of domestic abuse or sexual assault. 3. Supervision by the FAPM (Family Advocacy Program Manage) or clinical supervisor Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

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