### U.S. Marine Corps
#### 1 vacancy in the following location:
* Camp Foster, Japan
##### Work Schedule is Full Time - Permanent
Opened Friday 9/9/2016 (0 day(s) ago)
** Closes Friday 9/23/2016 (14 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 BUTLER, OKINAWA, JAPAN. Candidates selected for this position will serve as the DIRECTOR, SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING CENTER 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.
### Duties
**NONAPPROPRIATED FUND POSITION DESCRIPTION**
**JOB TITLE: SUPERVISORY SOCIAL WORKER **
**BUS TITLE: DIRECTOR, SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING CENTER (SACC)**
**JOB SERIES*: OPT: PSYCHOLOGIST - 0180 /****OPT: SOCIAL WORKER – 0185**
**JOB CODE: OPT 0180: 093158 /****OPT 0185: 093159**
**GRADE: NF-05 **
**FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT****.**
*****This is an **Interdisciplinary Position** in that various specialties in the social and behavioral sciences can provide the necessary background to successfully perform the aspects of the job. The exact series of the position will be determined by the background and area of qualification of the employee selected for the position. The position is classifiable in either one of the following series: Psychologist, NF-0180-05 or Social Worker, NF-0185-05.
**SUMMARY OF DUTIES: **
Incumbent serves as the Director for the installation’s Substance Abuse Counseling Center (SACC); Marine and Family Programs, Marine Corps Community Services. Independently oversees day-to-day operations of the SACC that encompasses: mission, function, operation, activity, laws, rules and regulations authorized and funded by the Marine Corps. Responsible for programming and related services; supervision of financial, personnel and property resources; planning, implementation of services, execution of associated initiatives, and operation of facilities. Directs technical and administrative work involving SACC functions and activities supporting the management of the Marine Corps Substance Abuse Program at the installation. Resource planning, programming, budgeting, execution, and monitoring activities required by this position involve direct contact with HQMC functional proponents, other behavioral health programs, and state and local community program professionals.
Assesses program operations and monitors progress toward organizational goals. Identifies problems, determines accuracy and relevance of information and uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives. Stays current with evidence based practices, metrics, tools and techniques related to the specialty area or program to make program improvements. Organizes work, sets priorities and determines resource requirements. Determines short and long term goals and strategies to achieve priorities. Coordinates with other programs or work areas to accomplish goals. Monitors progress and evaluates outcomes of operations, activities and events. Develops minimum standards to govern the local program, policy, procedures and resources. Maintains effective working relationships with Command and installation specific programs, local, state, and federal organizations, legal and other medical agencies. Directly addresses matters involving: difficult technical problems, application of new or questionable techniques and methods, and decisions that require further clarification with the higher level supervisor. Explains regulatory requirements relevant to problem situations. Establishes and monitors outcome measures for in-house and higher headquarters levels; develops data bases, revises and implements professional service plans, business plans, and standard operating procedures in accordance with accreditation standards; DoD and Federal Law; reviews data provided in reports of special actions for the installation; formulates strategic plans for command use in deterrence activities; briefs senior commanders; directs budget priorities for the clinic, reviews statistical data to modify program goals, and briefs reports to command and HQMC. Coordinates inter-departmental in-service training; evaluates scope of practice and modifies, as required; evaluates training opportunities for all staff and clients; develops and evaluates orientation activities; adheres to the counseling/social work and other applicable Code of Ethics; evaluates professional development activities. Develops and implements the Quality Assurance/Continuous Quality Improvement (QA/QI) plan. Keeps HQMC informed on current developments and innovations, which could be adopted to strengthen the program; provides Critical Incident Reports (CIRs) per installation and HQMC policy.
## Job Requirements
### Key Requirements
* See Duties and Qualifications
### Qualifications
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS****:**
**Required Degree:** Must possess a master’s degree in social work or psychology; or in a related behavioral health field (marriage and family therapy, counseling) from an accredited program.
**Required Licensure:** Must be licensed at the independent practitioner level.
**Required Experience:** Must have a minimum of 4 years post-licensure experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory/management role in substance abuse or co-occurring programs.
**Required Certification:** Certification in substance abuse (Alcohol and Drug Counselor II or state equivalent) is required.
Must have expert knowledge of the Marine Corps Substance Abuse Program, and other related program concepts, principles, techniques, practices, laws, regulations, policies, and precedents is essential to enable the manager to plan, organize, administer, coordinate, and evaluate subject programs as well as other behavioral risk program elements for which responsibility is assigned. Expert knowledge of Marine Corps substance abuse policies, directives and regulations. Ability to make complex decisions or recommendations significantly changing, interpreting, or developing important public policies or programs.
Knowledge of the Marine Corps program/budgetary goals and objectives to determine how they affect the program/budgets of the other military departments and other Federal agencies. Expert knowledge and understanding of the Marine Corps, DOD and Federal budget process, including knowledge of the Congressional budget process. Expert knowledge of Quality of Life programs within the Marine Corps and related program policies, procedures, and regulations to serve as the installation subject matter expert.
Must have the skill to plan, organize, and direct team study work and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations on management, budgetary, staffing or operations, where the proposals involve substantial resources, require extensive changes in established procedures, or may be in conflict with the desires of the activity studied.
This position is designated as a Position of Trust, and the incumbent must be suitable for employment and eligible for a background check. The incumbent must obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance to travel and/or complete assigned duties that require access to classified national security information.
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.
**NOTE:** This position is identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent is subject to random drug testing because duties must be performed with a high level of productivity, reliability and judgment to prevent adversely affecting personnel safety, and causing risk/damage to government property, and/or significant adverse impact to day-to-day operations.
**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
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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:* $36.00 to $40.00 / Per Hour
*Series & Grade:* NF-0185-05/05
*Promotion Potential:* NA
*Supervisory Status:* Yes
*Who May Apply:* Open to All Sources
*Control Number:* 450058500
*Job Announcement Number:* 22078