Japan Job Openings
Marine Corps Community Services
BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST CONSULTANT (CYP) NF-04 RFT WWH (OPEN UNTIL FILLED)
October 7, 2024
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. As a service-oriented organization, we never waver in our commitment to our Corps.
This position is located at Family Care. Candidates selected for this position will serve as a Behavior Specialist Consultant (CYP).
This position includes a World Wide Hiring (WWH) package for the selected eligible applicant, which consists of Living Quarters, Post Allowance, and relocation expenses. Only current U.S. citizens are eligible for Living Quarters Allowance, Post Allowance, and relocation assistance. For those applicants currently assigned to MCAS Iwakuni or currently in a SOFA agreement, this may be not applicable. Applicants must currently physically reside in the U.S. to be eligible unless on official Do D orders outside of the U.S.
The initial length of this overseas tour for Iwakuni, Japan is three (3) years with potential of extending per management's discretion.
ADDITIONAL NOTE
CHILDCARE SUBSIDY 50% AT CDC AND SAC FACILITIES
MUST WORK AT LEAST 2 SHIFTS PER WEEK
This position is located at Family Care. Candidates selected for this position will serve as a Behavior Specialist Consultant (CYP).
This position includes a World Wide Hiring (WWH) package for the selected eligible applicant, which consists of Living Quarters, Post Allowance, and relocation expenses. Only current U.S. citizens are eligible for Living Quarters Allowance, Post Allowance, and relocation assistance. For those applicants currently assigned to MCAS Iwakuni or currently in a SOFA agreement, this may be not applicable. Applicants must currently physically reside in the U.S. to be eligible unless on official Do D orders outside of the U.S.
The initial length of this overseas tour for Iwakuni, Japan is three (3) years with potential of extending per management's discretion.
ADDITIONAL NOTE
- Effective 1 January 2018 all relocation expenses paid on behalf of employees or as a reimbursement are reportable taxable earnings and are now included in the IRS definition of compensation under Code section 415.
- Candidates selected for the position, who wish to bring their family members, and require services in the overseas location, such as medical or dental care, will solely be responsible for obtaining care and paying for costs upfront, and submitting claims for reimbursement afterwards. The availability and level of care at host nation medical and dental facilities will vary by location. Please note that while civilian employees and their families are welcome to utilize military medical and dental treatment facilities, access to these facilities are on a space-available and reimbursable basis only, and services offered may be limited. Medical and dental care may be provided by host nation providers.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 5% employer match.
- NAF Pension Plan that is portable to other qualified government agencies. (May be eligible to buy back military service time).
- International medical and dental insurance (on/off base).
- Inexpensive life insurance covers up to 3x your annual salary.
- Short Term Disability Insurance up to 60% of your salary.
- Up to $10,000 a year for Tuition Assistance up to graduate level.
- Leave Donation Program for life's emergencies.
- Professional training and development curriculum in technology and leadership.
CHILDCARE SUBSIDY 50% AT CDC AND SAC FACILITIES
MUST WORK AT LEAST 2 SHIFTS PER WEEK
Major Duties
The incumbent operates independently with minimum supervision toward the overall objectives of the program. The Behavior Specialist Consultant works proactively to build the capacity of families and direct care Professionals in both preventing and responding to challenging behaviors and reactively in formulating appropriate responses to challenging behaviors. A majority of the position duties are performed within the CYP to (1) provide CYP with observations and recommendations regarding social-emotional environments and assist in identifying participants (children and youth) who require special assistance for behavior, social-emotional, or developmental needs, (2) help CYP teams implement curricula regarding conflict resolution, emotional regulation, and social skills development (3) lead and facilitate the USMC Behavior Support Process as a member of the Accommodations Collaboration Team (ACT) and the Inclusion Action Team (IAT), (4) assist staff in positive behavior guidance and promoting optimal social-emotional development. The CYP responsibilities are grouped into categories, including classroom and program support, non-clinical assessment, training, compliance, and additional responsibilities. Each is described below.
CLASSROOM/PROGRAM SUPPORT
Serves as a liaison with mental health providers and special education systems in the community, as applicable. Assists CYP Professionals to facilitate and maintain calming and predictable classroom environments within the program. Assists in preventing challenging behaviors by teaching the Pyramid Model and the use of pyramid strategies. Provides a climate that promotes positive social-emotional development. Role models appropriate strategies for responding to participant behavior, including how to use redirection and de-escalation strategies effectively. Supports the implementation of social-emotional and self-regulation curriculum and activities. Establishes and maintains ongoing supportive relationships with CYP Professionals to enhance interactions with the children and parents they serve. Provides classroom and Family Child Care (FCC) home observations and recommendations regarding social-emotional environments to assist in identifying children who require special assistance for behavior, emotional, or developmental needs. Provides assistance to the Exceptional Family Member Program and the School Liaison Program as needed or upon request.
NON-CLINICAL ASSESSMENT
Implements appropriate screening mechanisms for behavior and social emotional needs. Assists direct care Professionals in recognizing and responding appropriately to participants displaying challenging or unsafe behaviors. Provides appropriate resources and referrals to counseling services as needed. Observes in program settings throughout all hours of operation to assess CYP Professionals competency and direct training needs for groups and/or individuals. Ensures Behavior Tracking Tools (BTT) are applied, providing training and coaching as needed. Provides observation of specific children and develops written support strategies utilizing a team approach to assist CYP Professionals in positive behavior support and promoting optimal social-emotional development. Completes Observation & Debrief Tools, provides feedback to CYP Professionals, and makes recommendations to the Director. Facilitates team meetings, including team meetings with families to develop Behavior Support Plans. Assists in and supports the development and implementation of parent education programs. Maintains documentation related to non-clinical assessments, observations, and behavior support plans.
CLASSROOM/PROGRAM SUPPORT
Serves as a liaison with mental health providers and special education systems in the community, as applicable. Assists CYP Professionals to facilitate and maintain calming and predictable classroom environments within the program. Assists in preventing challenging behaviors by teaching the Pyramid Model and the use of pyramid strategies. Provides a climate that promotes positive social-emotional development. Role models appropriate strategies for responding to participant behavior, including how to use redirection and de-escalation strategies effectively. Supports the implementation of social-emotional and self-regulation curriculum and activities. Establishes and maintains ongoing supportive relationships with CYP Professionals to enhance interactions with the children and parents they serve. Provides classroom and Family Child Care (FCC) home observations and recommendations regarding social-emotional environments to assist in identifying children who require special assistance for behavior, emotional, or developmental needs. Provides assistance to the Exceptional Family Member Program and the School Liaison Program as needed or upon request.
NON-CLINICAL ASSESSMENT
Implements appropriate screening mechanisms for behavior and social emotional needs. Assists direct care Professionals in recognizing and responding appropriately to participants displaying challenging or unsafe behaviors. Provides appropriate resources and referrals to counseling services as needed. Observes in program settings throughout all hours of operation to assess CYP Professionals competency and direct training needs for groups and/or individuals. Ensures Behavior Tracking Tools (BTT) are applied, providing training and coaching as needed. Provides observation of specific children and develops written support strategies utilizing a team approach to assist CYP Professionals in positive behavior support and promoting optimal social-emotional development. Completes Observation & Debrief Tools, provides feedback to CYP Professionals, and makes recommendations to the Director. Facilitates team meetings, including team meetings with families to develop Behavior Support Plans. Assists in and supports the development and implementation of parent education programs. Maintains documentation related to non-clinical assessments, observations, and behavior support plans.
Major Duties
TRAINING AND COACHING
Develops a training and coaching plan to help CYP Professionals implement the Behavior Support Process. Actively teaches and coaches developmentally appropriate social skills, conflict resolution, and emotional regulation. Develops, refines and maintains a timely menu of training topics and curricula aimed at improving the competency of CYP Professionals in promoting the social and emotional development of participants. Facilitates the delivery of training to CYP Professionals, either by providing training directly or arranging for other competent trainers. Uses data and feedback to determine future training and service needs.
COMPLIANCE
Ensures compliance with all United States Marine Corps (USMC), Department of Defense (Do D), State, and Federal policies. Takes action to implement recommendations or correct deficiencies resulting from inspections or accreditation visits. Implements and supports policies and procedures to ensure compliance with health, fire, safety, facility, and program regulatory guidance and standards. Responsible for compliance with child abuse and neglect reporting requirements. Carries out Equal Employment Opportunity policies and communicates support of those policies to CYP Professionals.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Serves as a mandatory reporter as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect. Performs other duties as assigned. May work a fluctuating work schedule to complete work assignments outside of the typical work hours.
Develops a training and coaching plan to help CYP Professionals implement the Behavior Support Process. Actively teaches and coaches developmentally appropriate social skills, conflict resolution, and emotional regulation. Develops, refines and maintains a timely menu of training topics and curricula aimed at improving the competency of CYP Professionals in promoting the social and emotional development of participants. Facilitates the delivery of training to CYP Professionals, either by providing training directly or arranging for other competent trainers. Uses data and feedback to determine future training and service needs.
COMPLIANCE
Ensures compliance with all United States Marine Corps (USMC), Department of Defense (Do D), State, and Federal policies. Takes action to implement recommendations or correct deficiencies resulting from inspections or accreditation visits. Implements and supports policies and procedures to ensure compliance with health, fire, safety, facility, and program regulatory guidance and standards. Responsible for compliance with child abuse and neglect reporting requirements. Carries out Equal Employment Opportunity policies and communicates support of those policies to CYP Professionals.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Serves as a mandatory reporter as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect. Performs other duties as assigned. May work a fluctuating work schedule to complete work assignments outside of the typical work hours.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(1) A Master's degree (preferred) in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or Behavioral Science or a related field of study AND 2 years of Professional experience working with children and/or youth. Education or training focused on Behavior Intervention is required.
OR
(2) A 4-year degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or Behavioral Science or related field of study AND 3 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth. Education or training focused on Behavior Intervention is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain TIER-1 Child Care (CNACI) background checks which are required for positions that involve working with children under 18 years of age. Must pass a pre-employment physical and annual physicals thereafter, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease. Must complete all Do D training requirements within the specified time including orientation, initial, and annual ongoing training requirements, and required certifications, if any. Must maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications. May be required to obtain a government driver's license. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills. Knowledge of functional behavior assessment, child development, disability law, early intervention and special education, positive behavior intervention and support (PBIS), trauma-informed practices, behavior support plans, crisis intervention and/or mediation, administrative practices and organizational procedures common to child development and/or special education programs. Skilled in oral and written communication.
Please include MONTH/YEAR and HOURS per week for all previous work experience listed on the resume. If there is no indication of time in position, we will credit the minimum.
(1) A Master's degree (preferred) in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or Behavioral Science or a related field of study AND 2 years of Professional experience working with children and/or youth. Education or training focused on Behavior Intervention is required.
OR
(2) A 4-year degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or Behavioral Science or related field of study AND 3 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth. Education or training focused on Behavior Intervention is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain TIER-1 Child Care (CNACI) background checks which are required for positions that involve working with children under 18 years of age. Must pass a pre-employment physical and annual physicals thereafter, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease. Must complete all Do D training requirements within the specified time including orientation, initial, and annual ongoing training requirements, and required certifications, if any. Must maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications. May be required to obtain a government driver's license. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills. Knowledge of functional behavior assessment, child development, disability law, early intervention and special education, positive behavior intervention and support (PBIS), trauma-informed practices, behavior support plans, crisis intervention and/or mediation, administrative practices and organizational procedures common to child development and/or special education programs. Skilled in oral and written communication.
Please include MONTH/YEAR and HOURS per week for all previous work experience listed on the resume. If there is no indication of time in position, we will credit the minimum.
How To Apply
All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website: https://careers.usmc-mccs.org
Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.
Required Documents:
*Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.
*If prior/retiring military, DD214 Member Copy/Statement of Service
*PCS Orders and Family Entry Approval (Military) OR Sponsor's Letter of Employment (Civilian)
*If you have prior federal employment, please submit your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR), SF-50, SF3434, SF2545, or paperwork that is equivalent to the others listed.
LEGAL IMMIGRATION STATUS RESPONSIBILITY
**NOTE (1) In regards to your current legal residence status in Japan, it is your responsibility to maintain legal residence status and take necessary steps to retain a current Visa up until you are employed with MCCS and issued SOFA status.
**NOTE (2) For applicants with Japanese permanent residency status; in accordance with USFJI 36-2611, para. 4.2.2.1., the individual is not entitled to acquire double residency status in Japan. SOFA status will be granted once you take an action to relinquish Japanese permanent residency.
Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.
Required Documents:
*Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.
*If prior/retiring military, DD214 Member Copy/Statement of Service
*PCS Orders and Family Entry Approval (Military) OR Sponsor's Letter of Employment (Civilian)
*If you have prior federal employment, please submit your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR), SF-50, SF3434, SF2545, or paperwork that is equivalent to the others listed.
LEGAL IMMIGRATION STATUS RESPONSIBILITY
**NOTE (1) In regards to your current legal residence status in Japan, it is your responsibility to maintain legal residence status and take necessary steps to retain a current Visa up until you are employed with MCCS and issued SOFA status.
**NOTE (2) For applicants with Japanese permanent residency status; in accordance with USFJI 36-2611, para. 4.2.2.1., the individual is not entitled to acquire double residency status in Japan. SOFA status will be granted once you take an action to relinquish Japanese permanent residency.
Closing Statement
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/No Fear Act.asp.
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/No Fear Act.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 National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). 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.
Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.
ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.
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