Supervisory Counselor

 

Vacancy Announcement Number 17-217

Job Title, PPlan, Series, & Grade Supervisory Counselor, NF-0101-04

Location Fleet & Family Support Center, Naval Base San Diego, CA

Status Regular Full Time (3 positions)

Salary Range $79,644 - $84,955 Annually

Opening Date 06 October 2017

Closing Date Open Until Filled; First Cut-Off Date 13 October 2017

Who May Apply All Sources- Relocation Expenses Not Authorized

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES The incumbent serves as the FFSC Counseling and Advocacy Program Supervisor (CAPS). The incumbent provides leadership, direction, supervision, guidance, consultation, assistance, and coordination of all aspects of the Counseling and Advocacy Program (CAP) at the FFSC. Performs the full range of duties, responsibilities and tasking’s associated with maintaining a high quality, proactive, supportive program of clinical services to Navy families and the Navy. Counseling and Advocacy Program (FAP), Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program (SAPR), Victim Advocacy, Critical Incident Intervention, and New Parent Support Home Visitation Program (NPSHVP). Clinical counseling included assessment and diagnosis; treatment planning; short-term solution focused counseling (individual, marital, group, and family); critical incident response; and coordination of civilian and military social services. The FAP includes prevention, reporting, assessment, intervention, case management, treatment, command consultation, and community partnerships for child abuse/neglect and spouse abuse. The Counseling and Advocacy Program Supervisor may act as the Family Advocacy Representative (the FAR may also be the FFSC Director), one of the voting members of the Incident Review Committee (IDC). SAPR includes prevention, data collection/reporting, and victim advocate training or coordination for incidents of sexual assault. Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate Program includes safety a assessment and planning, information, referrals, and support for spouse and intimate partner abuse victims. Critical Incident Intervention includes responses to isolated incidents, Combat Operational Stress First Aid (COFSA), command consultation, and suicide intervention. NPSHVP includes screening, assessment, and home visitation services for new and expectant parents. Supervises clinical counselors and program specialists who may be psychologist, social workers or marriage and family therapists performing at the GS-11 level. Provides direct supervisor/consultation and/or clinical oversight of clinical services where con-compliance with navy credentialed supervision requirements may be in question, to protect the Navy form liability and assure quality delivery of clinical services. Coordinates the preparation of all required clinical reports and instructions in a timely manner. Represents the FFSC at professional conferences and committee meetings in and outside the region. Analyzes, evaluates, and utilizes the data supplied by formal and informal needs assessments and surveys as a basis of planning new and improved family service programs and eliminating those programs that no longer serve a significant need based on survey results. Develops organizational procedures that promote communication and harmonious working relationships among the staff to develop individual strengths and provide for effective accomplishments of the Center’s mission. Supervises staff assigned to the CAPS unit. This includes counselors and educators; most working at the GS-11 level, however, some positions such as NPSHVP visitors may be GS-09 or equivalent. Supervision requires substantial coordination activates comparable in difficulty to the GS-11. Organizes, sets, and monitors workflow of the clinical unit. Serves as the primary specialist and coordinator for the CAP unit covering topics such as economical, social, psychological, emotional, physical, and physiological needs of Navy Families; child care development; and family enrichment to promote service member work productivity, fleet readiness, and service retention. Ensures that requires psycho-educational programs are conducted as outlined by instructions and client needs surveys. Interviews clients for the purpose of providing assessment for planning of services requires for a particular case. accurately assesses the issues with individual, family and group problems. Must be able to assess intervention length bases on assessment and prognosis, providing appropriate interventions and referrals. Long-term therapeutic treatment will be referred out. Provides counseling to eligible individuals as identified by local policy, to assist clients to identify, deal with, and effectively resolve conflicts and problems. Networks and coordinates with Navy and civilian human service agencies to stay aware of available services, ensures that requires services are provided when referrals are made, and provides information and assistance to such agencies when requested. Acts as the resource for other staff to provide advise/assistance on services available to FFSC clientele. Monitors the Sexual Assault Prevention Response program to evaluate victim assistance provided. Maintains record and statistical data for required reports. Establishes and maintains quality assurance review procedures for all counseling and advocacy programs in accordance with program requirements. Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

  • ? Master’s Degree in Social Work form a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; or a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy form a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education; or a Doctoral degree in Psychology from a program accredited by the American Psychological Association.
  • ? A current state license or state certification that provides legal authority to provide clinical services as an independent practitioner
  • ? A minimum of two years full-time, post-licensure clinical experience in a clinical setting. A minimum of *two years post-masters clinical experience in the assessment and treatment of child abuse/neglect and/or spouse abuse.
  • ? Comprehensive, current professional knowledge and practice skills in clinical counseling services, child/spouse abuse services, and management functions. Professional knowledge and expertise in concepts, principles and practices of Sociology, Psychology,
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  • Social Work and Management, or a related field, as demonstrated by completion of graduate education, training and extensive professional experience in one or more of the mentioned disciplines
  • ? In depth knowledge of state, local, federal, family, and human resource service agencies and of the legal aspects of family relationships, laws protecting children, as well as the professional ethics or marriage, family, individual and child counseling, and the legal implications and responsibilities in the provision of such services
  • ? Knowledge of professional assessment and diagnosis of the individual and the family; their needs and expectations; their interpersonal relationships; and their rights and obligations in the areas of economics, social, cultural, psychological, emotional, physical, physiological, and legal obligations and rights. Extensive knowledge of aspects of Navy life and related situations which create family crisis problems, such as might be gained from working in a Navy service agency
  • ? Uses in-depth knowledge of the principles and practices of the social work or psychology, a knowledge of counseling techniques, knowledge of the Navy and civilian communities, social services policies, procedures, regulations, and a knowledge of various sources of human services assistance. Extensive knowledge of the Navy’s Family Advocacy Program (FAP)
  • ? Ability to supervise and direct staff in a clinical service agency
  • ? Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
  • ? Knowledge of current Diagnostic and Statistical Manuel of Mental Disorders (DSM) diagnosis and diagnostic procedures. Skill in problem solving and prevention activities associated with families and organizations which provide family service; knowledge of diagnostic skills in areas of emotional pathology and psycho-social dynamics with the family and high degree of competence in consultation, program development, teaching and supervision
  • ? Knowledge of principles and practices in the areas of research methods, group dynamics, motivational psychology, domestic violence, developmental psychology, and family systems therapy
  • ? Ability to recognize and define family and individual problems, to independently reach accurate conclusions, make sound recommendations and decisions and provide appropriate solutions
  • ? Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships at all levels
  • ? Ability to assess problems of a high complex nature in order to develop practical and workable solutions
  • ? Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English both verbally and in writing
  • ? Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background Investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.

HOW TO APPLY: Submit a NAF application or resume to the NAF Human Resources Office, Building 3210, Anchors Catering and Conference Center, Naval Base, San Diego, 2375 Recreation Way, San Diego, California 92136-5518 or fax to (619) 556-9537. Resumes and applications may also be submitted via email to nafswjobs@navy.mil Submitted applications and resumes will be kept for 90 days. For more information, visit our website at https://navylifesw.com/sandiego/about/jobs/. Applicants who do not meet the above requirements may not be interviewed. Participation in direct deposit upon employment is required.

Dept. of the Navy NAF is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or any other non-merit factors. Reasonable accommodations are provided to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resource Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis.

Navy Region Southwest 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. Sailors and their family members have a right to reliable and productive Federal workforce.