About this role

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization. Specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Proficiency in applying various evidence-based and trauma-informed counseling approaches (e.g., behavior modification, client-centered, rational-emotive, family systems, brief solution focused, and reality therapies), research methods, group dynamics, motivational interviewing, developmental psychology, and family systems therapy to counsel individuals and groups.

Professional knowledge of and skill in applying laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, directives, and instructions governing child and spouse abuse and family violence issues and professional knowledge of family violence dynamics to identify situations of family violence, conduct risk assessments and coordinate safety planning. Thorough knowledge of the CNIC Fleet and Family Support Program and comprehensive knowledge of military lifestyles including common stressors (e.g., frequent separations, high stress working environments, etc.) to effectively modify treatment programs to meet the needs of the military community.

In-depth knowledge of family systems related to patterns of abusive behavior and abuse response, substance abuse, human behavior, human sexuality, attention deficit disorder, and juvenile delinquency and skill in applying the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders to recognize, identify, and assess mental disorders and personal social problems, reach accurate conclusions, and provide appropriate solutions.

Expert knowledge of and skill in employing various evidence-based and trauma-informed counseling to effectively interview and clinically respond to clients needs, assess suicidal and homicidal risks and substance abuse issues, reach accurate conclusions, and provide appropriate solutions. Expert skill in using various verbal communication methods and techniques to maintain cooperative and professional relationships with law enforcement, child protective services, medical treatment facilities, and senior personnel from commands of offenders and victims; present sensitive and controversial information to groups of people; and advise on cases and counseling services.

Expert skill in using various written communication methods and techniques and using FFSP management information systems and other applicable software and web-based programs to develop and prepare case management memos, correspondence, and reports; document psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and IDC reports; and develop lesson plans for briefings and classroom presentations. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration. ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS. Please follow all instructions carefully.

Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility. PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE. RELOCATION: NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT You must be a US Citizen. Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.

https://www.sss.gov/register/ Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment. Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program. Social Security Card is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities.

This will be a requirement for employment. A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal. NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.

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