PREVENTION SPECIALIST/NF4

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.

The incumbent serves as a Prevention Specialist implementing and sustaining all Behavioral Health prevention initiatives for his/her assigned MSC. Reports to the MARFORRES Prevention Program Manager. Primarily responsible for overseeing and supporting the day-to-day implementation and administration of Marine Corps Behavioral Health prevention, education and awareness programs/initiatives for military members and their families.  Serves as a central point of contact concerning Behavioral Health prevention initiatives.  Conducts prevention education, sustains a cadre of qualified trainers, implements tasks and training consistent with command Behavioral Health strategic plan, and makes recommendations to improve Behavioral Health programming within the MSC and throughout the Marine Corps.    

Develops and implements Behavioral Health prevention education and training curriculum based on specific and measurable learning objectives.  Develops and conducts prevention awareness programs.  Develops local program plans, methods and procedures and provides program support to improve and sustain the capabilities of commanders, Marines, and family members, prevent problems that detract from unit performance and readiness and aid in coping successfully with the Marine Corps lifestyle.  Conducts Train-The-Trainer sessions for potential trainers on how to deliver effective Behavioral Health prevention training. Works closely with MARFORRES Behavioral Health assets.

Collects data to inform on measures of effectiveness regarding Behavioral Health prevention training capabilities.  Ensures training and support capabilities are timely, relevant to commanders' needs, flexible, sustainable in execution, thoroughly coordinated with leadership and in compliance with DoD, USMC, DoN and command policy, goals, and objectives.  Reports Behavioral Health trends and information to MARFORRES Prevention Program Manager.

Represents the Command on Behavioral Health prevention matters at designated Marine Corps and civilian-community functions. Keeps abreast of local and national Behavioral Health trends.  Coordinates items for release to public affairs; bulletins; fliers; newsletters, etc; including audio and video presentations.

Attends conferences and meetings.  Prepares supporting documentation for presentations and proposals.  Prepares correspondence, briefs, action documents, routing sheets, information papers, and slide presentations for use by management officials. 

May work a fluctuating work schedule to complete work assignments outside of the typical work week and work hours.  May travel to complete work assignments, and conduct or attend presentations, conferences and meetings. 

Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on professionalism and courtesy.  Assists internal and external customers and communicates positively in a professional manner.  Asks questions to determine, verify and solve problems.  Checks for satisfaction on the quality of goods and services.  Takes action to solve problems quickly.  Alerts the higher level supervisor or proper point of contact for help when problems arise.  Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.

Performs other related duties as assigned. 

This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs may be required.

Bachelor’s Degree in public health, psychology, social work, or a social science related field. Three years of experience that demonstrates knowledge of and experience in serving as a Behavioral Health Prevention Specialist OR an appropriate combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of comparable knowledge and skill equivalent to that gained in the above.

Demonstrable skills in reviewing, developing, and implementing Behavioral Health prevention and educational training programs.  Advanced skills in public speaking and presentations.  Experience delivering education and training on Behavioral Health prevention using a variety of techniques and methods. Skills to prepare and obtain training materials used in Behavioral Health prevention programs to include: lesson plans, resource guides, and films. Ability to plan and organize events and activities.

Comprehensive knowledge of Behavioral Health prevention. Knowledge of the military structure and environment preferred.  Skills to establish and maintain effective relationships with, and gain confidence and cooperation of supervisors and managers to accept proposals on complex issues; organize and communicate effectively orally and in writing at briefings and training sessions, with Marine Corps leadership, media representatives and in professional conferences and training workshops to encourage understanding and acceptance of programming. 

This position has been determined as Non-Critical Sensitive. As a condition of employment, the incumbent must possess or be able to obtain and maintain an Access National Agency Check and Inquiries (T3/ANACI) Secret Clearance to access classified information.  They also must have knowledge of and comply with all security rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to safe handling of classified material.