Description:
Description:
The Family Advocacy Program (FAP) is a Department of Defense (DoD) funded program whose purpose
is to both prevent and respond to family violence.
The Family Advocacy Program Assistant (FAPA) provides administrative, technical, and prevention
services under the direction of the Family Advocacy Officer (FAO). FAPAs are the administrative
backbone for the FAP team.
FAPAs support all components of the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) to include providing
administrative assistance, records management, computer support, meeting preparation, assisting in
research and evaluation, and assisting in administering and scoring instruments related to secondary
prevention and maltreatment intervention. Under direction of the FAO, FAPAs may assist with New
Parent Support Program and Outreach activities, for example: public speaking with Commanders, First
Sergeants, and expectant parents. The FAPA may accompany other FAP staff to home visits upon
occasion.
Requirements:
Required Education and Experience/Qualifications:
Must have at a minimum an Associate Degree in Social Behavior, Human Behavior, Health Care, or
Education or Teacher Certification Program.
Experience developing an education curriculum with learning objectives and outcomes.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Employee shall have Basic Life Support Certification (Course C).
Technical Skills:
Must be computer-proficient to work autonomously and possess data entry skills needed to create and
maintain electronic clinical records. Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications. Must be
able to multi-task and meet deadlines while providing professional, courteous service to clients and
coworkers, both in person and on the phone. Must be able to set priorities while remaining flexible to
the demands of changing situations.
Physical Requirements:
The employee frequently is required to sit, stand; walk; use hands or fingers to handle objects or feel;
and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, kneel, stoop and
crouch. The employee may lift objects up to 20 pounds.
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, filing cabinets
and fax machines.
Travel may be required as needed and is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of area and overnight travel may be expected and will comply with Joint Travel Regulation (JTR). Majority of travel will be one-night stays. Less frequently, some personnel may be asked to provide services for
2-3 weeks.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position, general hours of work are 0730 and 1630, Monday through Friday except for
US Holidays, when the Government facility/installation is closed due to local or national emergencies,
administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility/installation closings. No on call.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance:
Must obtain and maintain a NACI Clearance.
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