PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF)

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Company Description

The Maine Army National Guard operates as a state-reserve military organization under the Department of Veterans and Emergency Management. It consists of a diverse range of units, including Army Engineers, Military Police, Aviation, Maintenance, Medical Readiness, Infantry, Transportation, Logistics, and CBRN Response teams. With a presence spanning several locations across Maine, the organization supports over 1,800 traditional soldiers and employs more than 500 Active Guard Reserve personnel, Federal Technicians, and state employees. The Maine National Guard holds a historic legacy dating back to the 20th and 2nd This position serves as the implementer of the Integrated Primary Prevention (IPP) Program. Due to the specialty nature of these roles this position reports to the Joint Force Headquarter Primary Prevention Officer. The primary purpose of this position is to implement and support integrated prevention programs. It collaboratively identifies, implements, and assesses public health-informed and evidence-based prevention policy, practices, programs and processes. Supports healthy climate/culture to eliminate harassment, sexual violence, family violence and self-directed harm using a public health perspective and socio-ecological theoretical lens. This involves an integrated, multi-agency, and collaborative approach with other MSC/Regions, Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ), and local programs with a nexus to integrated primary prevention (IPP) efforts.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Serves as the point of contact for harm and abuse prevention programs and activities; provides program coordination and serves as the subject matter expert for the MSC/Region IPP program. Serves as the Primary Prevention Integrator (PPI) managing all aspects of a complex integrated primary prevention program (P3) for the MSC/Region. Serves as the MSC/Region point of contact for the suicide prevention program, workplace and domestic violence programs in a non-clinical primary prevention, here after referred to as prevention, role in coordination with applicable offices and community agencies. Delivers initial prevention activities, averting harm or abuse before it occurs. Identifies risk and protective factors that lead to or protect against unhealthy or unsafe behaviors. Promotes actions to mitigate environmental factors. Examines and interprets population data from the MSC/Region. Interprets S/T/DC policies and guidance to develop MSC/Region specific policy, plans, objectives and guidance for the operation of local P3. Coordinates the implementation and coordination of all such activities at a local level. Provides professional advisory services and training to MSC/Region Service Members and community agencies concerning available or ongoing violence-related prevention efforts. Utilizes effective presentation and facilitation skills, provides accurate and appropriate technical assistance tailored to specific audiences, and communicates the complexities of prevention issues to stakeholders and the public.

• Supports inter- and intra-personal violence prevention efforts and programming through the MSC/regional leadership advisory committees, boards and working groups. Represents their population's integrated prevention efforts as a member of leadership advisory committees, boards and working groups. Collects, consolidates, and presents relevant prevention program data to leadership advisory committees, boards, and working groups. Briefs Commanders and senior personnel on Integrated Primary Prevention (IPP), as defined in applicable policy and official guidance, to obtain optimum support for IPP activities. Below the JFHQ level, chairs leadership advisory committees, boards and working groups, as requested by leadership. (25%)

• Serves as the MSCRegion liaison for local military and civilian agencies to promote timely information exchange, coordinate collaborative prevention efforts, and establish resource links and community partnerships. Incorporates comprehensive strategies to enhance community strengths, address broad-based community needs, suggest community problem solving methods, and forge community connections. Establishes networking, advocacy, and collaboration processes through which to promote IPP to the community. Ensures curriculums and community intervention initiatives for each P3 are research-based and supported by the evidence.

• Responsible for developing and overseeing healthy climate, resiliency, risk reduction activities, trainings, and communication campaigns within the MSC/Region. Advises MSC/Region commanders in communicating prevention plans and programs to subordinate units. Responsible for adopting JFHQ's activities and communication campaigns and overseeing the implementation of JFHQ's IPP strategy within communities in proximity to Units. Serves as consultant and advisor on prevention communications, programming, planning, and processes. Formulates strategies to generate interest, acceptance, and participation by unit leadership, regional community consumers, resource suppliers, and relevant personnel on prevention activities for the general population. Employs health education and communication skills associated with prevention activities to foster healthy social and cultural norms. Identifies and selects mediums that provide the greatest exposure for universal IPP efforts.

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May require travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. The incumbent of this position description must have at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience in overall management, guidance, development, implementation and maintenance of Social Programs.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

GS-09 - 1 year specialized experience, education or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level analyzing problems, identifying significant factors, gathering pertinent data and recognizing solutions; preparing reports, plans, policies and various correspondence; evaluating objectives and develop plans to facilitate the availability and effective utilization of various social science resources. Experience utilizing the organization, its mission and the organizational staff procedures. Experience interacting with a variety of groups and/or individuals; and the ability to apply analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of issues or problems of a social science procedural or factual nature.

GS-11 - 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Experience, education or training analyzing problems, identifying significant factors, gathering pertinent data and recognizing solutions; preparing reports, plans, policies and various correspondence; evaluating objectives and develop plans to facilitate the availability and effective utilization of various social science resources. Must have knowledge of the organization and its mission and utilized the organizational staff procedures. Experience applying analytical and evaluative techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of social science program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support functions.

Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences.

OR

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 that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences.

OR

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.

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.