### U.S. Marine Corps
#### 1 vacancy in the following location:
* Camp Foster, Japan
##### Work Schedule is -
Opened Monday 6/27/2016 (1 day(s) ago)
** Closes Wednesday 7/27/2016 (29 day(s) away)
## Job Overview
### Summary
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively. As a service-oriented organization, we never waver in our commitment to our Corps.
This position is located at CAMP FOSTER, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. Candidates selected for this position will serve as the NEW PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAM MANAGER for MCCS.
**SPECIAL NOTE- This position is an overseas assignment tour of duty which may include Transportation Agreement, LQA/BOQ, Post Allowance and the following benefits:**
* Annual Leave and Sick Leave
* 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 5% employer match.
* NAF Pension Plan that is portable to other qualified government agencies. (May be eligible to buy back military service time).
* International medical and dental insurance (on/off base).
* Inexpensive life insurance covers up to 3x your annual salary.
* Short Term Disability Insurance up to 60% of your salary.
* Up to $10,000 a year for Tuition Assistance up to graduate level.
* Leave Donation Program for life’s emergencies.
* Professional training and development curriculum in technology and leadership.
**INTRODUCTION:**
This position is located within the Navy/Marine Corps Counseling and Advocacy program (CAP), Navy-Marine Corps Family Service Center, MCB Camp S. D. Butler. The incumbent is responsible for providing community outreach and new parent support to enhance the quality of life for troops and community members.
### Duties
**SUMMARY OF DUTIES:**
Serves as Program Manager for the New Parent Support Program (NSPS). Uses a superior level of parenting knowledge and program management expertise to independently oversee delivery of NPSP services. As the installation subject matter expert, provides high-level guidance on New Parent Support and social services programs for new parents. Liaisons with military and civilian agencies to collaborate on services and build positive working relationships.
Provides overall direction, administrative management, and coordination for the NPSP and staff. Oversees establishment and maintenance of: policies and procedures, quality assurance, data collection and analysis, marketing and staff training for new parent educational and support programs that foster skill development, aid in the prevention of child abuse and promote good mental health.
Establishes and implements the philosophy and vision of a coordinated community response to facilitate prevention of child abuse and neglect. Develops an intervention plan with clearly measurable goals for parents based on needs identified by the standard screening instrument, assessment tools, and clinical assessment in collaboration with the family. Determines the frequency and duration of home visits based on assessment results.
Oversees development of parent education programs to: foster skill development in promoting positive parent-child attachment behavior, aid in prevention of child abuse, promote good mental health, and enhance strengths that individual (s) and families bring to the parenting role.
Oversees support services provided via home visits and in a classroom setting designed to provide psychological and educational support and counseling to new parents to include education in: pre-natal care, positive parenting skills, promoting a healthy pregnancy, promoting positive parent-child attachment behaviors, recognizing newborn infant cues/behaviors, and promoting effective couples communication to promote healthy relationships and prevent family violence.
Oversees conduct of clinical assessments of families and children receiving services and collaborates with related agencies to offer appropriate and necessary early intervention services to first-time parents and families at risk.
# Management
Monitors project activities and resources to mitigate risks. Implements or maintains quality assurance processes. Makes improvements, solves problems or takes corrective action when problems arise. Gives presentations or briefings on all aspects of the program. Participates in phased, milestone and final program reviews. Identifies program documentation requirements or procedures. Develops and implements program marketing plans. Assesses program operations. Monitors progress toward organization goals, evaluates and makes adjustments to improve the program.
Identifies problems, determines accuracy and relevance of information, and uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations to improve programming. Stays abreast of current methods, metrics, tools and techniques for on-going process improvement. Organizes work, sets priorities and determines resources requirement. Determines short or long term goals and strategies to achieve them. Coordinates with other organizations to accomplish goals. Monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
Establishes methods and tools to conduct risk assessment and mitigation of risk.
Develops minimum standards governing the program, policy, procedures and personnel. Addresses matters involving: difficult problems, application of new or questionable techniques and methods, needing clarification with higher level supervisor for further explanation and negotiation with the Director. Explains regulatory and legal requirements relevant to problem situations.
Reviews proposed changes to program plans and project proposals to see that all statutory and regulatory requirements are met and to insure that changes do not include provisions contrary to basic law. Identifies provisions clearly not consistent with federal requirements and recommends remedial action necessary to correct inadequacies.
Coordinates and works closely with installation FAPM. Maintains extensive contact with other program managers and officials of other related agencies and organizations to: resolve problems, negotiate agreements, advise on and render technical assistance in areas such as changes or improvements in program objectives, utilizing facilities and staff, redirecting programs to provide more efficient and effective service, avoiding duplication in services, identifying gaps in service delivery and developing new or revised curricula and programs for staff development.
## Job Requirements
### Key Requirements
* See Duties and Qualifications
### Qualifications
This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs may be required.
**BASIC REQUIREMENT:**
A Masters degree from an accredited college or university in social work, behavioral or social science or related discipline. Shall have a current, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice social work or marriage and family therapy, or licensed Professional Counselor, independently, AND at least 2 years of direct experience in child abuse and/or domestic abuse, or maternal and/or child health
OR
Registered Nurse with a bachelor’s degree in nursing who provides nursing services as part of the NPSP shall have a current nonrestrictive U.S. nursing license to practice nursing; at least 2 years of direct experience in child abuse and/or domestic abuse, maternal and/or child health, community health, or mental health; and shall be supervised by an independent clinician.
**QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:**
1. Knowledge of the military organizational mission, lifestyle, and situation that contributes to family stress, problems, and crisis situations. Familiarity with and skill to follow Department of Defense Instructions, Secretary of the Navy Instructions, Marine Corps Orders, federal and state human services laws and procedures that protect children.
2. Skill to develop and maintain contacts to establish effective relationships with military leaders, civilian employees and managers, and professional points of contact in the related field to exchange information, coordinate services, discuss program problems, develop solutions, and resolve client problems.
3. Skill to supervise qualified licensed mental health providers and registered nurses providing services for expectant parents, adoptive parents, or parents of children 0-5 years of age.
4. Successfully complete a criminal history background check every five years.
This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.
This position is designated as a Position of Trust, and the incumbent must be eligible for a background check. Appointment and continued employment is subject to a favorable National Agency Check (NAC) Background Security Investigation.
Due to the nature of work in this position, the incumbent may serve in an “on call” duty status outside of normal work hours that includes: remaining in a reasonable call back radius, carrying a cell phone or pager, or regularly checking email to respond to emergencies; remaining in a state of readiness to perform work with limitations on pursuing outside leisure activities, and/or reporting to a designated post of duty to be ready to or to perform work.
**EVALUATIONS:**
### Security Clearance
Not Applicable
## Additional Information
### What To Expect Next
All applicants who submit an application via our Careers page at www.usmc-mccs.org/careers will be able to view their application status online.
#### BENEFITS
Review our benefits
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to:
* Stability of Federal Civilian Service
* People with passion for doing work that matters
* Quality of Work Life Balance
* Competitive Pay
* Comprehensive Benefit Packages
* Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges
### Other Information
**GENERAL INFORMATION:** Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.
As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.
Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.
**Required Documents:**
*Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.
*If prior military, DD214 Member Copy
This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.
Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with “TA” stamped in red on front of card.
**INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.**
**ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.**
*Salary Range:* $26.50 to $29.00 / Per Hour
*Series & Grade:* NF-0101-04/04
*Promotion Potential:* NA
*Supervisory Status:* Yes
*Who May Apply:* Open to All Sources
*Control Number:* 443082700
*Job Announcement Number:* 20664