FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (FAPA)

Your tasks

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM ASSISTANT GS-0186-07 position is to conduct interviews with Family Advocacy Program (FAP) clients, administer assessment questionnaires, provide training to individuals at risk for family maltreatment, assist staff members in research & evaluation of the FAP, ensure compliance with DoW Directives & Air Force Standards.

Conduct screening interviews with Family Advocacy Program (FAP) clients. Administer assessment data collection instruments such as Child Abuse Potential Inventory, Family Environment Scale, Index of Marital Satisfaction, and others as required to individuals referred to the FAP. Participate with the FAP staff in the development and implementation of outreach and prevention, resource and referral, and treatment programs for individuals, families, and groups needing assistance with family problems and issues. Provide prevention training programs and activities for adults, newly married persons, teens, and children, designed to reduce the risk of maltreatment among at-risk individuals and families, and skills development activities, e.g., parenting skills, stress management, and change management. Provide support for the annual community outreach needs assessment.

Requirements

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Technical and Medical Support Positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-06 (or higher) or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:

1. Group leader in community or residential recreation or training programs.
2. Counselor in a youth summer camp.
3. Instructor in a training program for the development of job skills.
4. Work that demonstrated the ability to be responsible for and to lead and train members of a job crew.
5. Group activities leader in the Armed Services.
6. Unit leader-monitor-proctor for a dormitory group in a boarding school or other residential facility.
7. Aid or assistant to professional or specialist staff in such fields as personnel (private or government), employment guidance in a vocational or academic institution, social service, or manpower development.
8. Aid or assistant to professional or associate staff engaged in work of a social services nature in private, public welfare, government program, or community organizations, or in voluntary activities.
9. Aid or assistant to professional or specialist staff working with individuals who are addicted to or abuse alcohol and/or drugs.

NOTE: Your resume must support this response. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. OR EDUCATION: GS-7: Applicant must have successfully completed one full year of graduate level education. My education was obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of a Social Services Assistant. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Applicant must have a combination of specialized experience and education as described above. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Practical knowledge of Family Advocacy program requirements and procedures and basic methods and techniques of counseling. Knowledge of word processing automation software functions to support office operations and produce a variety of textual documents, such as letters, reports, memos, and form letters. Practical knowledge in developing an education curriculum with learning objectives and outcomes. Skill in tactfully interviewing clients coming to the FAP office. Ability to work well with others in a team setting; and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. STATE CRIMINAL HISTORY REPOSITORY (SCHR) This position has been identified as having "regular contact with children". In accordance with (IAW) Public Law 101- 647 Section 231, Public Law 102-190, Section 1094, and DoD Instruction 1402.05, background checks are required. DD Form 2981 Basic Criminal History and Statement of Admission, Installation Records Check, FBI fingerprint, and Tier 1 with a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) check will be completed on any person selected for this position. Renewal every five years of the Installation Records, FBI Fingerprint and SCHR is required with annual review of DD Form 2981.

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.