About this Family Advocacy Intervention Specialist (FAIS) role at The Copper River Family of Companies
Coho Integrated Solutions is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) to serve as the Family Advocacy Intervention Specialist (FAIS) to support the Department of the Air Force Family Advocacy Program at Kadena AB, Japan. The FAIS combines the functions of the Family Advocacy Treatment Manager and secondary prevention lead and serves as a clinical subject matter expert in the prevention and intervention of domestic violence, child maltreatment, and Problematic Sexual Behavior in Children and Youth (PSB-CY).
The FAIS may augment a full-time FATM and will provide clinical, prevention, outreach, training, and community partnership services as directed by the Family Advocacy Program Manager (FAPM).
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
- Serve as a member of the multidisciplinary FAP team and clinical subject matter expert for domestic violence, child maltreatment, and PSB-CY prevention.
- Perform the applicable clinical responsibilities of a FATM, including assessment, treatment, intervention, and case management.
- Provide secondary prevention services and support the prevention component of the Family Advocacy Program.
- Deliver New Leader Orientation and Annual Leader Training to Commanders, First Sergeants, organizational leadership, and key agencies.
- Serve as the FAP prevention facilitator and FAP installation representative to the Community Action Team (CAT) and other key agencies.
- Collaborate with FAP personnel, base organizations, and community programs to coordinate prevention activities and establish partnerships.
- Develop, promote, provide, and implement FAP prevention service offerings under the direction and approval of the FAPM.
- Implement social marketing strategies designed to increase awareness of domestic abuse, child maltreatment, and PSB-CY and promote family maltreatment prevention.
- Ensure resource information is current, available, and accessible to military families.
- Identify family violence trends and use available information to help focus prevention efforts.
- Provide NPSP and FAST services as prioritized by the FAPM and support maltreatment intervention activities when otherwise delegated.
- Document prevention services and activities in accordance with DAF FAP guidance, program standards, and quarterly reporting requirements.
Essential Job Qualifications and Requirements:
- Citizenship:
- U.S citizenship is required based on contract requirements
- Education:
- Master's degree from a CSWE accredited school for LCSW candidates.
- Master’s degree from a Marriage and Family Therapy program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) or a qualifying degree in an allied mental health field from a regionally accredited education institution in conjunction with a program of Marriage and Family Therapy study that is equivalent to the COAMFTE standards, as defined by the AAMFT for LMFT candidates
- Licensure & Certifications (Current & Unrestricted):
- U.S. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) OR U.S. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from either:
- The American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS) (Course C) or the American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/BLS (Heart Saver) Course
- 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 (within the last two (2) years) 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
- 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.
About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak:
Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE’s ability to facilitate economic advancement.
The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.
Copper River’s Culture
The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
- Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
- Retirement 401(k) with employer match
- Open leave policy and paid holidays
- Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!
Note: Benefits are offered based on employment classification and applicable contract requirements. Eligibility may vary by position.
Disclaimer:
The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.