Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a RESILIENCE AND RISK REDUCTION COORDINATOR, Position Description Number T501000 and is part of the LA ARNG J1 PERSONNEL AND MANPOWER, National Guard. Responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Performs duties as the Resilience and Risk Reduction Program Coordinator that requires the incumbent to analyze trends by utilizing qualitative and quantitative measures to ensure the effective implementation of the Program. Utilizes scholastic research that encompass principles, theories, and findings in industrial/organizational psychology, psychometrics, experimental design/evaluation methodology, education and training technology, and cognitive psychology in order to modify, revise, improve or create ARNG programs. Monitors strategies and objectives to ensure they are effective, complete, comprehensive, and compatible toward achieving identified goals. Recommends, develops, coordinates, and disseminates policies and ARNG guidelines for administration and management of these programs to include doctrinal development. Provides senior leadership with statistical reports. Reviews national and international resilience, risk reduction and suicide prevention initiatives, and considers applicability for ARNG. Maintains ARNG wide suicide surveillance to establish any emergent high-risk trends and/or provide early warning when possible factors might lead to increased suicides. Participates with military and other government agencies in the definition of research requirements, the planning for research utilization, establishment of objectives and policies pertaining to risk reduction, and suicide prevention. Prepares and delivers oral presentations to include briefings, speeches, and training sessions to civilian, and military audiences in areas of technical expertise. Provides direct guidance and support to ARNG personnel in support of the mission. Conducts and/or participates in inspections, staff assistance visits, special advisory teams; provides papers and presents briefings. 2. Serves as the staff consultant on all aspects of the Resilience, Risk Reduction and Suicide Prevention Program and training and is the focal point for analysis on a full spectrum of issues affecting Soldier accession and recruitment. Plans and develops approaches, methodologies, policies, and procedures for attacking major problems frequently characterized by a lack of precedent studies to expand knowledge in the area. Assesses feasibility of new institutional training and performs research in support of findings from assessment visits. Develops partnerships with state, local and community agencies to support the R3/SPP. Participates in the State Commaders Ready & Relisience Council (CR2C). 3. Serves as the Resilience and Risk Reduction Program Coordinator with the responsibility for the overall planning, developing, coordinating, implementing, standardization and promoting of a comprehensive and effective program aimed at the reduction of Soldier and civilian high-risk behaviors (e.g., drug and alcohol, suicide, etc.). Recommends policy, procedures and methodologies to commanders to assist them in reducing both the probability and severity of high-risk behaviors. Provides program guidance to technical specialists involved in readiness, resiliency and retention throughout the ARNG as well as, high-risk operational activities in order to reduce high-risk behaviors. Identifies new resilience, prevention and intervention behavioral risk management programs needed to foster coping skills and reduce high-risk behaviors. Analyzes reports and statistical data, and coordinates with subject matter experts for pertinent information on behavioral and environmental factors; the assessment or prediction of their interaction under varying conditions; and the effectiveness of current or proposed risk reduction measures/programs. Establishes program accountability and program effectiveness measures to ensure continuity and quality of program services through staff assistance visits, process reviews, studies, surveys, and inspections. 4. Participates with military and other government agencies in the definition of research requirements, the planning for research utilization, and the establishment of objectives and policies pertaining to resilience and risk reduction. Plans and coordinates efforts of committees tasked with R3/SPP oversight. Delivers oral presentations to include briefings, speeches, and training sessions, in areas of technical expertise. 5. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience with demonstrated understanding of the principles and concepts defined by a practical knowledge of associated functional areas; skilled in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit effective communication; ability to write English in reports and presentation formats; ability to communicate clearly and effectively; skilled in presenting formal training presentations and briefings; ability to assess body language and perceive emotional and/or distress levels; and, skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least Twelve (12) months of work completed at the next lower or Thirty-Six (36) months on-the-job experiences that are commensurate or equivalent to alcohol, drugs or suicide prevention; experience that demonstrate full-range of competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Behaviors) to perform tasks and responsibilities; demonstrate knowledge of DoD or other government agency's programs in regard to drugs and alcohol misuse and suicide prevention reporting options, directives, regulations, and/or implementing guidance. Education You must provide transcripts and/or other documentation as proof to support your Educational claims, and receive credit to meet the Education requirements for this position. Must possess a full four year course of study in an accredited college or university that resulted in a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of behavioral study or social science study or a related study discipline as well as completed three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a PH.D. Degree or equivalent doctoral degree OR a combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences OR Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. Additional Information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based upon a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.