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FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM MANAGER

Department of the Army
Army Installation Management Command
Directorate of Morale, Welfare & Recreation
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Summary

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic DIB & MRTFB in DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: Incumbent works under the general supervision of the Army Community Service Director, who provides broad policy and program guidance.

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
07/02/2024 to 07/29/2024
Salary
$72,553 to - $94,317 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 11
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Dugway Proving Ground, UT
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
MCFU245525122756HDR2
Control number
797830700

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Duties

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  • Develops installation procedures that outline responsibilities for the execution of the FAP. Develops and conducts and/or supervises the conduct of a wide variety of psycho-educational training programs.
  • Assesses the special needs of active duty, and retired soldiers, and their family members residing on the installation and in the surrounding community.
  • Oversees all areas of operation regarding the installation Family Advocacy Program.
  • Identifies trends and adjustments to be made in the administration of the FAP. Serves as the Commander’s primary and subject matter expert on all matters involving domestic violence.
  • Provides Command information regarding emerging prevention and treatment issues and trends and results of prevention programs conducted.
  • Provides crisis intervention/referral for active-duty military and family members.
  • Oversees the support of 24-hour Domestic Violence notification via use of crisis lines.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Position requires on-call to address reports and incidents of child abuse and neglect, domestic abuse, and problematic sexual behavior in child and youth during after normal tour of duty.
  • A Secret security clearance required.
  • This position is an Emergency-Essential Position.
  • Public Law 101-647, Section 231, and Public Law 102-190, Section 1094, require the successful completion of a criminal history background check to serve in this position (Also reference DoDI 1402.5 and AR 608-18).
  • Incumbent is subject to Central Registry Check (Department of Defense Child and Domestic Abuse Reporting System).
  • This position requires regular contact with children under the age 18 and a favorable determination of suitability to do so.
  • Selectees must meet the requirements of the Department of Defense Instruction 6400.01, dated May 2019.
  • This position requires the incumbent to be on-call to address reports and incidents of child abuse and neglect, domestic abuse, and problematic sexual behavior in child and youth during after normal tour of duty.
  • In accordance with DoDI 6400.01, the Family Advocacy Program Manager will at the minimum have the following: (1) A master's or doctoral level degree in the behavioral sciences from an accredited U.S. university or college. (Continued below)
  • (2) The highest licensure in good standing by a State regulatory board in either social work, psychology, or marriage and family therapy that authorizes independent clinical practice. (Continued below)
  • (3) Five years of post-license experience in child abuse and neglect and domestic abuse. (4) Three years of experience supervising licensed clinicians in a clinical program. (These requirements will be verified by civilian personnel and management)

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Requirement for Family Advocacy Program Manager:

A. Degree:. A Degree from an accredited university and full licensure in the field of Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy.. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

OR

B. Combination of Education and Experience: A 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. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

OR

C. Experience: 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.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1.) Analyzing trends through various data points and apply that knowledge to prevention plans and development of curriculum to prevent negative trends, 2.) Facilitating group discussions regarding all applicable laws, policies, and regulations regarding child abuse and domestic violence and the prevention of child abuse and domestic violence, and 3,) Experience conducting non-clinical psycho educational programs to both small and large groups. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

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Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Psychology, Psychiatry, Sociology, Counseling or Social Work. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a Installations Career Field position.
  • You may claim military spouse preference.
  • If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Situational Telework MAY be authorized.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY be authorized.
  • Recruitment and relocation incentives MAY be authorized.
  • Student loan repayment MAY be authorized.
  • Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service MAY be authorized.
  • Credit for prior non-Federal experience and certain military service for leave accrual rates MAY be authorized.
  • Base housing is available for rent to Army civilian employees.
  • Eligible for telework up to 25% of the time.
  • The position is located at United States Army Dugway Proving Ground, approximately 50 minutes from Tooele, Utah, and a 90 minute drive from Salt Lake City, Utah. Dugway offers various alternate work schedule opportunities with most of the workforce working 4 ten-hour shifts Monday through Thursday. DPG is physically remote, entirely self-sufficient with government housing available for Soldiers, civilians, and Contractors. An AAFES PX, Civilian Authorized Commissary, Community Club, Physical Fitness Center, Swimming Pool, Post Chapel, Child Care, Youth Services and Tooele County K-12 school system are on post. Employees choosing to live off post may use subsidized commuter van transport which operates to and from many of the major cities and towns throughout Utah. Within a day's drive are Utah's five national parks and many other attractions. For more information about Dugway's beautiful terrain and community go to our website http://www.dugway.army.mil.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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