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FFSP Family Advocacy Program (FAP) Assistant

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations Command
NRSW Naval Base Point Loma N91

Summary

This position is assigned to the Family Readiness Division; Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP) Section; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Naval Base Point Loma. CNIC is an Echelon II activity directly reporting to the Chief of Navy Operations (CNO). The mission of the FFSP is to provide information and referral, education and training, primary prevention, counseling and advocacy to facilitate achieving operational readiness and personal and family self-sufficiency.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/24/2026 to 04/14/2026
Salary
$63,835 to - $79,000 per year
Pay scale & grade
NF 3
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fleet & Family Support Center
Point Loma Complex, San Diego, CA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time - 35-40 hours per week
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
26-12920848
Control number
862376100

Duties

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Duties are grouped into subcategories and include but are not limited to:

Incident Determination Committee Meeting Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assists Family Advocacy Representative (FAR) and/or Clinical Supervisor with coordinating Incident Determination Committee (IDC) meetings; develops meeting agenda based on monthly cases presented, and ensures correct and accurate client information presented to the IDC.
  • Notifies law enforcement, medical, legal and command IDC members of meeting location, times, and agenda.
  • Prepares notification letters to clients and commands, the minutes tracking form, and the IDC determination letters in accordance with applicable guidelines and requirements.
  • Operates decision tree algorithm to assist with adherence to the DoD maltreatment criteria.
  • Tracks required training certificates and appointment letters for primary and alternative members of the IDC.
  • Prepares and sends notifications of annual training requirements for IDC members, Commanders, and others as required by policy.
  • Assists FAP Case Manager with uploading required IDC documents to the client record in accordance with applicable policies and certification standards. Ensures accuracy in non-native documents uploaded into record system to protect client privacy.
  • Develops and maintains contact list for command and collateral IDC members to assist FAP case managers with timely notification to required personnel related to allegations of domestic abuse or child abuse/neglect.
Clinical Case Staff Meeting Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Assists FAR and/or FAP Case Manager with the administrative components of the Clinical Case Staff Meeting (CCSM); prepares agenda, minutes and subsequent letters to command and clients associated with FAP recommendations.
General Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Provides administrative support to the Family Advocacy Program (FAP), to include meeting preparation and administrative notification and documentation requirements.
  • Conducts standardized record keeping and performs quality assurance in accordance with established accreditation standards for specific administrative requirements.
  • Performs data entry for various program services database.
  • Records comprehensive meeting minutes.
  • Schedules the Family Advocacy Committee (FAC) quarterly meetings and sends notification to FAC members, prepares agenda and meeting space, at the direction of FAR or Clinical Supervisor.
  • Reserves meeting space for FAP program responsibilities to include IDC, CCSM, FAC, and treatment group or class space.
  • Assists with maintaining and organizing records of FAP trainings, Counseling Desk Guidance, and FFSP Certification Standards, in accordance with Regional and local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Prepares resource binders, maintaining logs, minutes, appointment letters, and agendas as required, per Navy Certification Standards.
  • Revamps forms, updates templates as appropriate/requested, and assists with creating tracking systems for data purposes for the FAP. As authorized, assists FAR with preparing monthly reports for quality assurance reviews and in response to regional and headquarters level taskers.
  • Supports site outreach activities by maintaining resources and may accompany other FAP staff on outreach activities as appropriate. Supports FAP staff with awareness month activities, as directed.
  • Maintains running log of office supplies and resources needed to support the FAP, in coordination with the FAR.
  • Alerts the higher level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise. Adheres to safety regulations and standards.
  • Serves as mandated reporter of suspected domestic violence, suspected child abuse/neglect and child sexual abuse cases.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
  • Must meet federal suitability requirements including successful completion of background investigation.
  • Hours of duty may vary depending on mission needs and may require some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of the operations, regulations, and guidelines of the FAP sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
  • Knowledge of military organization, missions, life-styles, and situations, which can contribute to family stress, problems, and crisis situations.
  • Knowledge of state and federal laws and procedures, which govern the reporting of domestic violence, suspected child abuse/neglect and child sexual abuse.
  • Knowledge of and skill in English grammar and usage.
  • Knowledge of the Navy and DOD information systems used to document and account for non-medical counseling requirements and services provided.
  • Knowledge of and skill in the use of web-based applications to facilitate completion of work assignments.
  • Skill in the use a personal computer and a variety of software programs to facilitate work assignments.
  • Skill in preparing reports, letters, and memoranda detailing findings and recommendations from the FAP.
  • Skill in oral and written communication in order to prepare administrative forms and letters related to the FAP/IDC/CCSM and information to Commanders.
  • Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g. Word, Excel, Point, Outlook).
  • Ability to enter data accurately.
  • Ability to perform concurrent tasks, set priorities, coordinate completion within required deadlines and formulate plans of action and milestones for task accomplishments.

Education

This position is not in a positive education series.

Additional information

Executive Order 12564 requires a federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent residential history in the U.S. may be determined ineligible for employment.

Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.

In accordance with the Real ID Act of 2005, if a candidate or new hire requires access to a military installation and does not have a REAL ID, identity will need to be established. Identity is established by presenting either one (1) Acceptable Credential or by presenting an acceptable combination of Source Identify Documents. Acceptable Credentials are listed in List A and Acceptable Source Identity Documents are listed in Lists B and C in the link below (page 3). If using an Acceptable Credential, only one (1) from List A is required and if using Acceptable Source Identity Documents, one (1) from List B and one (1) from List C is required.https://www.oni.navy.mil/Portals/12/Vistors/Base%20Access%20Form.pdf?ver=2017-08-28-065204-693

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.

How you will be evaluated

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. Resumes will be rated based on the information provided 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.

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) Programs offer innovative, exciting and meaningful work supporting Sailors and their families across Navy Region Southwest (NRSW). FFR programs include Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR), Child and Youth Programs (CYP), Fleet and Family Support (FFS), and Housing. Our mission is to maximize the physical, emotional and social development of the fleet, fighter and family. FFR provides competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including paid holidays, free gym access, free movies, military exchange privileges, discounted bowling and water/sports rentals, discounted tickets, tours and travel, and subsidized childcare for CYP employees. Full-time and part-time benefits also include medical, dental and life insurance; retirement plan, 401(k), and paid vacation and sick leave benefits.

NRSW Naval Base Point Loma N91

Agency contact information

Irish Jacoby
Email
Irish.b.jacoby.naf@us.navy.mil
Address
NAVBASE Point Loma
750 Pacific Coast Highway
San Diego, CA 92132-0058
US

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