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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. Responsibilities What to Expect Provides direct support to individuals and families who are victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault (primarily adult victims but including the non-offending parent in child abuse cases) by providing crisis intervention, education and resources, ensuring victim safety, pre-trial, trial and post-trial support, promoting healthy family interactions and reducing risk factors to family maltreatment. Conducts assessments to identify risk factors and assist clients to formulate safety plans. Develops and maintains relationships with individuals and families to include case closure and making modifications to safety plans and services as needed. Acts as liaison with commands, government and private civilian organizations to ensure safety of victims and coordinated treatment services are provided. May collaborate with local court systems, child welfare and civilian law enforcement agencies on family maltreatment. Provides resource and referral services to clients and local agencies such as in providing information and directing clients to available military and civilian services, coordinating services between military and civilian agencies and providing information on local shelters, crisis centers, and community service providers. Provides crisis intervention and problem resolution for clients who are in crisis or under extreme stress. The complexity of the work is heightened because of the requirement to interface effectively with multiple agencies and organizations, both military and civilian. Maintains records of all contacts, referrals and outcomes with victims; ensure that the Family Advocacy case manager is fully aware of the victim's situation; and ensures the confidential handling of all documents or conversations related to victim care. Due to the nature of work in this position, 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. This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs may be required. May perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment See Duties and Qualifications EVALUATIONS: Qualifications What are we looking for? Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in counseling, behavioral science, psychology, social work, criminal justice or counseling in the areas of children, marriage or family; and at least two years of experience in assisting and providing advocacy services to victims of domestic abuse or sexual assault that have been supervised by a social worker at the master's level. Experience demonstrates knowledge of and skills to provide direct support to individuals and families experiencing abuse by utilizing early intervention to stop abuse, promote healthy family interactions and reduce incidences of initial and recurrent family maltreatment. Skill to conduct assessments to identify risk factors and assist clients to formulate safety plans and design and implement goals for service plans; analyze and evaluate assessment data to provide intervention assistance on risk factors for clients; develop and maintain relationships with clients and act as liaison with government and private civilian organizations to ensure adequate and coordinated treatment services. Knowledge of military organizations, missions, lifestyles, and situations which can contribute to family stress, problems and crisis situations. Ability to communicate and work effectively within a multi-disciplinary environment during crisis situations to include professionals in the medical, legal, law enforcement and social service communities. Ability to compose written reports and materials clearly, concisely, and effectively. Knowledge of and ability to collaborate with local court systems, child welfare and civilian law enforcement agencies on family maltreatment. Knowledge of resources and services available within local and military communities. Ability to facilitate education classes on early intervention to stop abuse, promote healthy family interactions and reduce incidences of initial and recurrent family maltreatment. Current drivers' license or the ability to obtain one and ability to operate a motor vehicle. Ability to work a flexible work schedule. Education Additional Information GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, 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.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Site/Pages/No-Fear-Act.aspx. 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 Tier 1 (T1) Level Background Check Investigation. 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. 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. Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws. Vacancies may be filled by methods other than internal competitive procedures when it appears that the best qualified person can be obtained from other sources. To be considered for non-competitive appointment (e.g. transfer eligible or reinstatement eligible) you must list your current/former highest previous permanent grade held as a regular part-time or full-time department of defense non-appropriated fund employee. CONTACT US: For any questions and/or any technical difficulties navigating through or using the Career Page send an email to [email protected] or contact us at (910) 451- JOBS (5627). Applications nor documents will not be accepted via email.