PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF)-Title 32
What you'd do
This National Guard position is for a PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF)-Title 32, Position Description Number D2634P01 and is part of the WI Joint Force Headquarters-J9. This position will directly support a major subordinate command (MSC) in the Wisconsin Army National Guard.
Major duties
As a PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF)-Title 32, GS-0101-11, you will 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 supporting an MSC, Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ), and local programs with a nexus to integrated primary prevention (IPP) efforts. MAJOR DUTIES: 1. 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 unit IPP program. 2. Supports inter- and intra-personal violence prevention efforts and programming through the unit leadership advisory committees, boards and working groups. 3. Serves as the units liaison for local military and civilian agencies to promote timely information exchange, coordinate collaborative prevention efforts, and establish resource links and community partnerships. 4. Responsible for developing and overseeing healthy climate, resiliency, risk reduction activities, trainings, and communication campaigns within the unit. 5. Recruits, trains, and facilitates military volunteers for prevention activity implementation. 6. Collect data for the MSC and subordinate units related to readiness, well-being, and violence prevention activities in support of WIARNG and Brigade priorities. 7. Conducts primary prevention activities at Brigade, Battalion, and Company levels. Supports the Army and Air National Guard Primary Prevention Tactical Team regionally. 8. Will be required to support assigned unit on some drill weekends (up to 50% of scheduled drills). 9. Performs other duties as assigned.
What you need to qualify
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify for the GS-0101-11 level, applicant must have at least one year of 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, plan s, 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. The ideal candidate should have knowledge or experience working with the Wisconsin National Guard and is knowledgeable in primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention response and resources available at the state, federal, and local level to address self-directed harm and interpersonal violence. Ideal military candidates should have experience as a SAPR, EO, UDL, SIO, or outside experience with mental health boards.
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