This position is located in the Military and Family Support Center (MFSC), Joint Base Pearl Harbor - Hickam, Navy Region Hawaii. The primary purpose of the Prevention & Education Specialist is to plan, implement, and administer prevention and education services/ programs to active-duty members and family in developing effective life skills that will enhance their ability to deal with personal and relationship issues in a new, stressful or unfamiliar environment.
This position is located in the Military and Family Support Center (MFSC), Joint Base Pearl Harbor - Hickam, Navy Region Hawaii. The primary purpose of the Prevention & Education Specialist is to plan, implement, and administer prevention and education services/ programs to active-duty members and family in developing effective life skills that will enhance their ability to deal with personal and relationship issues in a new, stressful or unfamiliar environment.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Service Delivery
Serves as a non-clinical trainer/educator and is responsible for the delivery of a wide variety of education services to MFSC customers in a group or classroom setting. Topics may include, but are not limited to: Stress Management, Anger Management, Communication Skills, Assertiveness training. Parenting Skills, Suicide Awareness/Prevention, and new Spouse Orientation.
Provides Deployment Support programming (including Return & Reunion Workshops), support for families of deployed personnel, Ombudsman and Key Spouse support, emergency case management in support of crisis response efforts, when needed.
Serves as the primary education specialist and training coordinator for the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) including planning and implementing FAP command training for all commands within the MFSC AOR at least annually.
Provides FAP prevention and educational services on the FAP, spouse/intimate partner abuse, child abuse and neglect, risk factors and support services.
Provides FAP Senior Leadership training initially within 90 days of assuming command and annually thereafter.
Conducts annual family violence prevention and education for key responders and child development center staff.
Ensures family violence prevention and education programs are provided with sufficient frequency to ensure that all of the following groups are trained: COs, XOs, FAP Command POCs, senior enlisted personnel, CRC\IDC, service members, chaplains, childcare and youth activities staff, installation law enforcement, medical staff and MFSC personnel.
Ensures FAP awareness and prevention education briefs and workshops shall include, at a minimum, the dynamics of child and domestic abuse, reporting requirements, the FAP, victim sensitivity and support, and the importance of community coordination.
Provides Operational Stress Control information during educational programs and services whenever feasible and practical.
Provides Operational Stress Control briefs/workshops using standardized curriculum.
Provides Operation Prepare, or similar training, to military personnel and family members instructing them on how to prepare for disasters; what to do before, during and after an emergency.
Trains family members in the use of the Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System.
Participates in promoting and marketing family preparedness, during installation Disaster Preparedness Campaigns and exercises.
Provides and coordinates public awareness and prevention campaigns and programs in support of National Child Abuse Prevention, National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Month of the Military Child and Month of the Military Family, Military Spouse Appreciation, Suicide Awareness Month and various other theme months related to support of military families.
Collaborates with civilian and military professional resources.
Represents the MFSC at military and community organization meetings concerning matters, programs, and services, which assist military personnel, family members.
Serves as liaison with appropriate city, county, state, federal, and non-government agencies, as well as military commands, to further a comprehensive
education/prevention program with regard to social services affecting military personnel, such as the Military Child Education Coalition.
Attends Family Advocacy Committee (FAC) meetings and serves as technical consultant and advisor to the MFSC and FAC staff in the development of program initiatives, special projects and marketing and training materials.
Coordinates MFSC orientation training for new personnel and coordinates quarterly MFSC staff training which may include required staff training and professional development opportunities.
Curriculum Management
Develops, implements, and evaluates the MFSC education programs.
Performs the overall maintenance of MFSC education and FAP courses and determines the need for and initiates changes/ updates
course content.
Determines the need for additional subject matter information and may meet with representatives of outside organizations in order to obtain it, then develop or adapt new or revised training materials for formal course use.
Establishes programming priorities, regularly reviewing all new and existing programming.
Ensures training curriculum meets CNIC certification standards and includes required CNIC material.
Compiles and summarizes customer feedback survey results and evaluates programming strengths and weakness.
Conducts at a minimum, an annual needs assessment survey to determine effectiveness of programming and community needs.
Identifies and implements enhanced programming to ensure services are effectively achieving positive outcomes.
Performs the timely and accurate input of all FFSMIS and Time trade program data.
Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
Must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University in education, human/social services, social work, early childhood education, psychology, family studies with an emphasis in adult learning or a related field and demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of sociology, psychology, social work, counseling of related field.
Ability to demonstrate program assessment skills, knowledge of practices of research methods, and awareness of group dynamics, family systems and community organization and assessment.
Knowledge of principles of crisis intervention, dynamics of spouse and child abuse and neglect, and adult learning and education principles is also required.
Diagnostic skills in the areas of crisis intervention, direct and indirect delivery of services is desirable.
Knowledge of military, federal government and social service policies, regulations and procedures, knowledge of state and community service agencies, their programs and functions, and ability to collaborate effectively with various organizations, internal and external to the military community.
Knowledge of, and experience in, the delivery of education services, with a focus on human/personal growth and career development.
Professional knowledge of adult learning theories.
Skill, experience and expertise in public speaking.
Ability to present information to large, medium, and small groups of people in a clear and concise manner.
Skilled in the use of program presentation technology including Power Point software, automated projectors and audiovisual equipment, laser pointers, etc. and the ability to train others in presentation skill building.
Ability to interpret program evaluations, needs assessment feedback, and survey data and to implement results in program delivery and market planning.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to meet and deal effectively with diversified groups, organizations and individuals and to maintain and establish clear relationships and lines of communication at all levels using tact and diplomacy in all interactions.
Ability to compose written reports and give clear, concise and effective oral presentations.
Skill in written and oral communication sufficient to develop course curriculum, standard operating procedures, etc.
Skill in consulting with management and employees to obtain or exchange information about work objectives, processes, procedures and policies.
Demonstrated abilities in agency collaboration and network development.
Ability to utilize personal computers and knowledge of a variety of software (i.e., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for the purpose of job accomplishment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and relationship with others.
Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
Other duties assigned by manager.
Must meet Federal employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited College or University in education, human/social services, social work, early childhood education, psychology, family studies with an emphasis in adult learning or a related field, and demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of sociology, psychology, social work, counseling or a related field.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
The following documents are required at the time of application:
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/14/2026 to receive consideration.
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