Family Advocacy Program Assistant

Description:

This position is assigned to the Family Readiness Division; Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP) Section; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Naval Base Kitsap N91. CNIC is an Echelon II activity directly reporting to the Chief of Navy Operations (CNO). The mission of the FFSP is to provide information and referral, education and training, primary prevention, counseling and advocacy to facilitate achieving operational readiness and personal and family self-sufficiency.

Requirements:

• At least two years' experience providing effective customer service in a social service setting, to include demonstrated experience in handling a high volume of requests.
• Knowledge of the operations, regulations, and guidelines of the FAP sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
• Knowledge of military organization, missions, life-styles, and situations, which can contribute to family stress, problems, and crisis-situations.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and procedures, which govern the reporting of domestic violence, suspected child abuse/neglect and child sexual abuse.
• Knowledge of and skill in English grammar and usage.
• Knowledge of the Navy and DOD information systems used to document and account for non-medical counseling requirements and services provided.
• Knowledge of and skill in the use of web-based applications to facilitate completion of work assignments.
• Skill in the use a personal computer and a variety of software programs to facilitate work assignments.
• Skill in preparing reports, letters, and memoranda detailing findings and recommendations from the FAP.
• Skill in oral and written communication in order to prepare administrative forms and letters related to the FAP/IDC/CCSM and information to Commanders.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g. Word, Excel, Point, Outlook).
• Ability to enter data accurately.
• Ability to perform concurrent tasks, set priorities, coordinate completion within required deadlines and formulate plans of action and milestones for task accomplishments.
• Ability to adapt to changing work conditions, frequent interruptions, and pressures of short deadlines.