Social Worker (Family Advocacy Program)

$108,245 - $140,713/Yr

Department of Defense - Monterey, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Monterey, CA

National Security and International Affairs

About the position

Serves under general administrative supervision of the Army Community Service (ACS) Division Chief, serving a large or medium garrison. As the FAP Manager, manages, coordinates and directs the installation Family Advocacy Program independently.

Responsibilities

• Carries out program management responsibility for the installation Family Advocacy Program.
• Ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and meeting customer needs.
• Coordinates social work services with other programs of service such as Child protective services, US Army Criminal Investigation Services, Staff Judge Advocate, Chaplains, state and local social service agencies.
• Ensures that all cases receive immediate action, including evaluation, treatment and supportive services.
• Proposes and writes service contracts; monitors the operation of contracts for professional services to be provided by contractors and civilian and social service agencies.
• Develops and implements a post-wide prevention and education program which includes providing information to the community about child and spouse maltreatment and information about referral resources.
• Briefs installation commander and serves as a subject matter expert and advisor to the garrison on family abuse issues.
• Directly supervises a staff of professional social workers which may be multidisciplinary, and includes a registered nurse and support personnel, and are both military and civilian less than 25%.

Requirements

• Current valid unrestricted license to practice clinical social work.
• One year of specialized experience which includes experience within a family advocacy environment; performing crisis intervention, case management, and administrative tasks to prevent and treat child, spouse and partner abuse; organizing community services on behalf of clients; developing and coordinating procedures for the use of services.
• Must meet the education and/or experience requirements described in the job description.

Benefits

• Relocation expenses reimbursed
• Permanent appointment
• Full-time work schedule