Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family Advocacy Intervention Specialist

Overview

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Goldbelt Frontier is committed to providing support for a range of health technology management operations, projects, and services across the government and commercial industries. Frontier collaborates with clients and partners with other businesses to ensure that the right solution with the right people is delivered to meet the client’s needs. Many senior project managers and business analysts are subject matter experts in their respective fields. Frontier understands how to support multiple stakeholders to aid in developing and implementing national policies, strategies, and doctrine. 

Summary:

Goldbelt Frontier LLC 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.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• 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
• 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 to 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.

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• They should be familiar with local laws and the legal rights of victims, including how to obtain protective orders.
• Knowledge of available community resources allows advocates to connect survivors with housing, counseling, and financial assistance.
• They must be able to develop and implement safety plans tailored to each victim’s situation.
• Understanding trauma-informed care principles helps advocates provide support that prioritizes healing and empowerment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree from a CSWE accredited school.
• Licensure & Certifications (Current & Unrestricted):
  • U.S. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required.
• 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
• 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.

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.