Japan Job Openings
Marine Corps Community Services
VICTIM ADVOCATE PROGRAM SPECIALIST (FAP) NF-04 RFT WWH
September 19, 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 within the Family Advocacy Program. Candidates selected for this position will serve as a Victim Advocate Program Specialist.
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
This position is located within the Family Advocacy Program. Candidates selected for this position will serve as a Victim Advocate Program Specialist.
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.
Major Duties
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. Conducts assessments to identify risk factors and assist clients to formulate safety plans. Develops and maintains relationships with individuals and families to include case closure and making modifications to safety plans and services as needed. Acts as liaison with commands, government and private civilian organizations to ensure safety of victims and coordinated treatment services are provided. May collaborate with local court systems, child welfare and civilian law enforcement agencies on family maltreatment. 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.
While receiving some instruction, incumbent must handle all ongoing assignments on his or her own initiative, experience and judgment. This involves independently assessing for risk and consulting with commands and other pertinent agencies concerning appropriate protection orders and other safety measures. The incumbent provides crisis intervention and problem resolution for clients who are in crisis or under extreme stress. The complexity of the work is heightened because of the requirement to interface effectively with multiple agencies and organizations, both military and civilian.
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; and ensures the confidential handling of all documents or conversations related to victim care.
May facilitate briefings and classes to commands and other military agencies on domestic violence in order to promote healthy family interactions and reduce incidences of initial and recurrent family maltreatment.
This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs may be required.
While receiving some instruction, incumbent must handle all ongoing assignments on his or her own initiative, experience and judgment. This involves independently assessing for risk and consulting with commands and other pertinent agencies concerning appropriate protection orders and other safety measures. The incumbent provides crisis intervention and problem resolution for clients who are in crisis or under extreme stress. The complexity of the work is heightened because of the requirement to interface effectively with multiple agencies and organizations, both military and civilian.
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; and ensures the confidential handling of all documents or conversations related to victim care.
May facilitate briefings and classes to commands and other military agencies on domestic violence in order to promote healthy family interactions and reduce incidences of initial and recurrent family maltreatment.
This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs may be required.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. 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; and 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.
2. 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.
3. 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; develop and maintain relationships with clients and act as liaison with government and private civilian organizations to ensure adequate and coordinated treatment services.
4. Knowledge of military organizations, missions, lifestyles, and situations which can contribute to family stress, problems and crisis situations.
5. Ability to communicate and work effectively within a multi-disciplinary environment during crisis situations to include professionals in the medical, legal, law enforcement and social service communities.
6. Ability to compose written reports and materials clearly, concisely, and effectively.
7. Knowledge of and ability to collaborate with local court systems, child welfare and civilian law enforcement agencies on family maltreatment.
8. Knowledge of resources and services available within local and military communities.
9. Ability to facilitate education classes on early intervention to stop abuse, promote healthy family interactions and reduce incidences of initial and recurrent family maltreatment.
10. Current drivers' license or the ability to obtain one and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
11. Ability to work a flexible work schedule
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.
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. 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; and 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.
2. 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.
3. 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; develop and maintain relationships with clients and act as liaison with government and private civilian organizations to ensure adequate and coordinated treatment services.
4. Knowledge of military organizations, missions, lifestyles, and situations which can contribute to family stress, problems and crisis situations.
5. Ability to communicate and work effectively within a multi-disciplinary environment during crisis situations to include professionals in the medical, legal, law enforcement and social service communities.
6. Ability to compose written reports and materials clearly, concisely, and effectively.
7. Knowledge of and ability to collaborate with local court systems, child welfare and civilian law enforcement agencies on family maltreatment.
8. Knowledge of resources and services available within local and military communities.
9. Ability to facilitate education classes on early intervention to stop abuse, promote healthy family interactions and reduce incidences of initial and recurrent family maltreatment.
10. Current drivers' license or the ability to obtain one and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
11. Ability to work a flexible work schedule
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.
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: www.usmc-mccs.org/careers
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 (EST) 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 (EST) 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 STANDARD TIME (EST) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.
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