The Family Advocacy Intervention Specialist (FAIS) directs the development and implementation of prevention services and supports outreach and community prevention. They function as the primary treatment provider for assigned maltreatment cases and coordinate services for families.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited school and be a licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Additionally, two years of post-Master's counseling experience and experience working with children and families in clinical settings are required.
CICONIX LLC is a Veteran Owned Small Business specializing in business advisory and technical assistance for military health programs. We value exceptional people, unwavering integrity, inclusive collaboration, and enduring impact. .
Locations
Anchorage, Alaska (on-site) | JBER Air Force Base .
Position Offers
Full-time/long-term position
Regular weekly hours (0700-1600)
No calls, nights, weekends, or holidays!
Full benefit program, including: health, PTO, & 401k + contribution
Relocation assistance provided
Requirements
LCSW (any state)
Master's Degree in Social Work from CSWE accredited school
CICONIX is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to join the Air Force Family Advocacy Program at JBER AFB in Anchorage, Alaska. The Family Advocacy Intervention Specialist (FAIS) encompasses the roles of both the Treatment Manager and Outreach Manager and is a member of the multidisciplinary FAP team. .
About the Role
Under the leadership of the Family Advocacy Officer (FAO), the FAIS directs the development and implementation of prevention services. The FAIS supports outreach and community prevention. In collaboration with other staff, the FAIS must organize and implement primary and secondary prevention and coordinate prevention activities, presentations, and programs.
The maltreatment component to assess families referred for suspected maltreatment and treats individuals, families, and groups whose maltreatment allegation(s) met criteria for maltreatment.
The New Parent Support Program (NPSP) to provide voluntary, comprehensive prevention services (primarily home-based) to families to prevent the occurrence of family maltreatment
Benefits
Health Insurance
401k
PTO
Relocation Assistance
Bonus Potential
The Family Advocacy Strength-Based Therapy (FAST) services providing voluntary prevention counseling to individuals, families, or groups who are at risk for maltreatment
Function as the primary treatment provider for assigned maltreatment and FAST cases, coordinating services for families, and monitoring client participation and progress utilizing the modalities of social casework, psychotherapy, and psycho-educational interventions
Complete psychosocial assessments, assess for safety on an ongoing basis and continuously assist family members with safety planning
Present the findings from the family assessment, the CRB determination, and recommendations for treatment.
Coordinate with prevention staff regarding referrals to educational services as part of the intervention plan.
Collaborate with other NPSP team members to develop service plans that incorporate primary and secondary prevention services.
Conduct home visits to NPSP clients assessed as high needs and who request social work intervention
Provide prevention services, briefings, and educational presentations.
Provide supportive services and guidance in communication, relationship enhancement, conflict management, and bereavement.
Provide education and advocacy services with public affairs to increase awareness of FAP services for military families and promote the effectiveness of community response (Example: installation newspaper).
FAIS shall function as the Team Leader and Community Liaison, and shall be the primary representative to the Integrated Delivery System (IDS). The IDS is a health system with a goal of logical integration of the delivery (provision) of health care as opposed to a fragmented system or a disorganized lack of system is a process to pool assists for assisting families. All Outreach Program services will be coordinated by the FAIS under the direction of the FAO.
Assessing families referred for suspected maltreatment and tread individuals, families, and groups whose maltreatment allegations meet the criteria for maltreatment.
Working with the New Parent Support Program to provide voluntary, and comprehensive prevention services (primarily home-based) to families to prevent the occurrence of family maltreatment.
Providing voluntary prevention counseling to individuals, families or groups who are at risk for maltreatment.
Promote community initiatives to reduce maltreatment risk factors and foster community resiliency.
Act as the primary treatment provider for assigned maltreatment cases, coordinating services for families, and monitoring client participation and progress utilizing the modalities of social casework, psychotherapy, and psycho-educational intervention.
Assess for safety on an ongoing basis and continuously assist family members with safety planning.
Coordinate with prevention staff regarding referrals to educational services as part of the intervention plan. Prevention services may be recommended but are not mandated to implement community organization and social marketing strategies to increase awareness and prevent family maltreatment. In collaboration with the IDS and other key organizations, the FATM shall promote initiatives to reduce maltreatment risk factors, identify community strengths and foster community resiliency.
Conduct psychosocial assessments and assist with safety planning.
Coordinate with prevention staff regarding referrals to educational services.
U.S. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required.
Experience:
Two (2) years of full-time post-master’s degree experience (within the last three (3) years) in professional clinical counseling service programs to men, women, and children who are abusive or abused.
Two (2) years’ experience working with children, families, and groups in clinical or community organization settings; or as program manager, with demonstrated responsibilities in program planning with the implementation of education and intervention services, and community collaboration.
Experience working with professionals and agencies that provide community support and counseling intervention services to children and families.
Must also have experience as a group therapy facilitator or co-leader.
Security & Background Check:
Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Additional Requirements:
Willingness to comply with the government vaccination requirements, reflected of CDC guidelines, for diseases including Hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, influenza, and proof of a negative TB skin test. This requirement is for any Family Advocacy Program personnel working with MTFs and requires personnel to receive the annual influenza vaccination.
