Company

U.s. Marine CorpsSee more

addressAddressAlbany, GA
type Form of workFull-time
salary Salary$27.37 an hour
CategoryInformation Technology

Job description

Duties

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.
  • Acts as liaison with commands, government and private civilian organizations to ensure safety of victims and coordinated treatment services are provided.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required.

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.
  • Current driver's license or the ability to obtain one and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
  • 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 that 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.
  • Knowledge of military organizations, missions, lifestyles, and situations which can contribute to family stress, problems and crisis situations.
  • Ability to facilitate education classes on early intervention to stop abuse, promote healthy family interactions and reduce incidences of initial and recurrent family maltreatment.

Additional 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 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 questions related to a specific position or the application process please contact us at:
Human Resources Division
Marine Corps Community Services, Lejeune-New River
(910) 451-JOBS | mccslejeune-newriver.com/jobs
Email questions to: lejeune.vacancies@usmc-mccs.org (applications nor documents will not be accepted via email) for technical difficulties navigating through or using the Career Page send an email to mccscareers@usmc-mccs.org


  • Benefits

    A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

    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

    Review our benefits

    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official.

  • Benefits

    A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

    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

    Review our benefits

    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

  • Required Documents

    As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

    Varies - Review "OTHER INFORMATION"

    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

    Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

  • How to Apply

    STEP 1 - Qualify with Application and/or Resume.
    You must meet the experience requirements described above under Qualifications. Your application and/or resume must clearly demonstrate your relevant experience to qualify. You must include employer, position title, position start and end date, pay grade (as applicable) for each position listed.
    All volunteer positions must also include the total weekly hours worked during position start and end date.

    There is an education requirement. Step 3 must also be completed to qualify.

    STEP 2 - Submit application and/or upload resume online at: https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/

    STEP 3 - College Transcript(s)(REQUIRED)
    A degree from an accredited college/university in counseling, behavioral science, psychology, social work, criminal justice, or counseling in the areas of children, marriage or family is required for this position (or US equivalency evaluation). For consideration, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s), indicating degree conferred, as an attachment to your profile under "My Job Applications" https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/. Applications received without college transcripts will be ineligible for consideration.

    STEP 4 - If prior military, upload a copy of your DD214 Member 4 or Service 2 Copy as an attachment to your profile under "My Job Applications" https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/.

    STEP 5 - Before you press "Submit Application", be sure all requested documents have been attached or uploaded.

    It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or submitted is received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify applications, resumes or add missing attachments. To return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account.

    Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.

    ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.

    Agency contact information

    ALBANY MCCS

    Phone

    229/639-5243

    Email

    lejeune.vacancies@usmc-mccs.org

    Address

    ALBANY MCCS
    MARINE CORPS COMMUNITY SERVICES
    MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS BASE
    ALBANY, GA 317041128
    USA

    Next steps

    All applicants who submit an application via our Careers page at https://careers.usmc-mccs.org will be able to view their application status online.

  • Fair and Transparent

    The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

    • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
    • Reasonable accommodation policy
    • Financial suitability
    • Selective Service
    • New employee probationary period
    • Signature and false statements
    • Privacy Act
    • Social security number request

Required Documents

Varies - Review "OTHER INFORMATION"

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.


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Refer code: 8053761. U.s. Marine Corps - The previous day - 2024-02-01 23:16

U.s. Marine Corps

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