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Summary:

Join our dynamic team as a Family Advocacy Program Assistant (FAPA)! As a key member, you'll manage government data systems, ensuring accurate maltreatment data entry. Your role extends to providing administrative and computer support for programs like Maltreatment Intervention and New Parent Support. Collaborating with the Family Advocacy Officer, you'll contribute to data management, compile statistics, and assist in research initiatives. If you're passionate about prevention, you'll work closely with the prevention team, offering services, briefings, and educational presentations to diverse audiences. Join us in making a difference in the lives of military families! Apply now for a rewarding career that combines administrative skills with a commitment to family well-being.

Essential Job Functions:

• The FAPA is a member of the multidisciplinary Family Advocacy Program (FAP) team and is responsible for providing administrative, technical, and prevention services.
• Administratively, the FAPA is responsible for the maintenance of the government's automated data collection systems, including the FAPNet. The FAPA shall ensure that maltreatment data is entered into FAPNet. FAPAs shall not enter clinical data into FAPNet, treatment providers are responsible for entering clinical data.
• The FAPA shall provide administrative and computer support to The Maltreatment Intervention, New Parent Support Program (NPSP), and Outreach components via FAPNet, and other software programs, as well as managing computer resources.
• The FAPA, in conjunction with the Family Advocacy Offer (FAO) who leads the FAP team, shall manage data to provide information regarding patient satisfaction, recidivism, and clinical outcome measures.
• The FAPA shall compile statistical data, prepare minutes, agendas, and notification letters in accordance with FAP Standards, and other written communication as requested by the FAO.
• The FAPA shall assist in the research and evaluation program by administering data collection assessment instruments to individuals referred to the FAP. The FAPA shall process and score instruments initially and on a follow-up basis as specified by the FAO or Air Force FAP.
• The FAPA shall assist the FAOM and FAIS in administering, scoring and maintaining secondary prevention program measurement instruments in support of the Outreach Program.
• The FAPA shall work in collaboration with the prevention team to:
  • Provide supportive services to NPSP clients under the oversight of the NPSP case manager. The FAPA may accompany a Family Advocacy Nurse (FAN), Family Advocacy Treatment Manager (FATM), Family Advocacy Intervention Specialist (FAIS), and Family Advocacy Officer (FAO) to a home visit upon occasion.
  • Assist the FAIS with scheduling and preparation for the Outreach Prevention Management Council (OPMC) and will record and finalize OPMC minutes.
  • Provide prevention services, briefings, educational presentations, and activities targeted to installation leadership, active duty and family members, community, and base agencies. Community prevention activities shall be coordinated with the FAO and the FAIS.
• In the absence of a Family Advocacy Intervention Specialist (FAIS), the FAPA may provide orientation and annual training to Squadron Commanders and First Sergeants as directed by the FAO.
• The FAPA shall not provide Special Needs Identification and Assignment Coordination Services (formerly EFMP services), to include administrative support or relocation clearances.
• When a FAPA has direct contact with Family Advocacy maltreatment clients or clients with open NPSP records, a note will be made in the record within 72 hours of client contact and reviewed by a provider to determine if co-signature is required. FAPAs shall not conduct intake interviews with FAP clients. When a FAPA has contact with NPSP clients, a contact note shall be created in the 'contact notes' section in the NPSP module in FAPNet.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Familiarity with data collection tools and assessment instruments used in family advocacy is important.
• Knowledge of confidentiality standards and ethical guidelines in handling sensitive client information is required.
• The FAPA should be aware of military family dynamics and the unique challenges they face.
• Understanding the roles of other FAP team members (e.g., FAO, FATM, FAIS) helps ensure effective collaboration.
• Basic knowledge of psychosocial issues and maltreatment risk factors supports the FAPA's role in prevention services.
• Awareness of community outreach strategies and social marketing principles is beneficial for promoting prevention initiatives.
• Strong computer skills are essential for supporting various program components and maintaining digital resources.
• The ability to compile and organize statistical data, meeting minutes, and written communications is required.
• Effective collaboration skills are needed to work with multidisciplinary teams and support prevention staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Education or Teacher Certification Program, Social Behavior, Human Behavior, or Health Care.
• Experience in developing an education curriculum with learning objectives and outcomes are essential.
• It is critical the FAPA have a high proficiency in Microsoft Office and various database and software programs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Pay and BenefitsAt Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.