FFSP Counseling & Advocacy Program Supervisor

Full Job Description

Serve as the Installation Supervisory Counseling, Advocacy, & Prevention (CAP) Generalist within Commander, Navy Installations Command, Fleet and Family Support Department (N9), Family Readiness Division (N91), Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP) within assigned region.

The primary purpose of this position is to supervise and oversee all aspects of the CAP programs, the Family Advocacy Program, and the New Parent Support Home Visitation Program; and directly supervise professional CAP staff.

Professional knowledge gained through extensive education related to Marriage and Family Therapy Education or Social Work Education or Counseling and Related Education or Clinical or Counseling Psychology.

Mastery knowledge of the military lifestyle that furnishes the employee with an understanding of the specific demands of military life, such as frequent separations, and high-stress working environments that have an extensive impact on individuals and their families.

Ability to advise installation managers and commanding officers on complex and sensitive issues.

Ability to present sensitive, and at times controversial, information to groups of people in a clear, concise manner. Ability to direct and coordinate the work of professional employees.

Mastery knowledge of pertinent laws, policies and regulations pertaining to the NMC. Knowledge of federal, state, and local human service programs, policies and directives.

Skill to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to modify programs to meet the ever changing needs of the active duty military community.

Ability to recognize, identify and assess mental disorders per the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

Understanding of, and ability to apply, various counseling approaches such as behavior modification, client-centered, rational-emotive, family systems, brief solution-focused, and reality therapies.

Mastery knowledge of evidence-informed, brief, solution focused counseling interventions.

Knowledge of family systems, as it relates to trauma, human behavior, human sexuality, attention deficit disorder, and juvenile delinquency.

Ability to recognize and define personal and social problems, to independently reach accurate conclusions, and to provide appropriate solutions.

Ability to effectively interview and clinically respond to the needs of clients, including assessing suicidal and homicidal risks and substance abuse issues.

Ability to communicate in writing to develop and prepare case notes, correspondence, and reports; to document psycho-social assessments, treatment plans, and to develop lesson plans for briefing and classroom presentations.

Mastery knowledge and ability to use a personal computer and a variety of software programs to develop multi-media presentations and to facilitate work assignments.

Knowledge of the Navy information systems used to document NMC and SAIL requirements and services provided. Major Duties:

Coordinate with primary stakeholders, and through subordinate employees, manage all activities related to CAP and services, ensuring government oversight of contract deliverables within the CAP program.

Plan, assign, and provide expert-level supervision to professional CAP staff within the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC).

Direct work through contact with staff members and through regularly scheduled meetings. Review accomplishments against established objectives to ensure optimum management of activities.

Organize, set, and manage CAP workflow. Establish subordinates' performance standards, evaluate subordinates, and conduct supervisory counseling sessions, when necessary.

Control attendance and leave, ensuring adequate work force is always available to accomplish the mission. Approve and authorize leave and timecards.

Identify employee developmental needs and provide or arrange for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance and encourage self-development.

Initiate classification, reclassification, and recruitment actions, and track all pending personnel actions to ensure timely completion.

Interview and make selections for vacant CAP positions, and ensure equity in recommending and determining selections, assignments, training and promotions, discipline, and awards to employees.

Identify developmental and leadership opportunities for employees.

Identify educational benefits (e.g., tuition assistance), professional development, leadership opportunities, and mentoring initiatives to foster effective employee performance in alignment with FFSP mission and objectives.

Provide policies, procedures and directives, and instructions from the FFSC Site Director to subordinates. Identify and advocate for resources and for information and decisions on major work issues.

Estimate and update subordinates on progress in meeting milestones and deadlines.

Ensure subordinates are aware of and participate in team 2 planning and play integral roles in developing final team products.

Lead subordinates in assessing strengths and weaknesses and in exploring work methods, processes, and procedures.

Uphold Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) standards through actions taken and attitude evidence regarding the election, assignment, advancement training, discipline, and special recognition of employees.

Promote all aspects of the EEO program, Affirmative Employment Plan (AEP), Disabled Veteran, Handicap Program and Affirmative Action Plan as directed by applicable laws and regulations and communicates this support to subordinates, minority groups and women.

Ensure all laws and regulations concerning Merit Systems Principles and Prohibited Personnel Practices are adhered to.