PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF) (T5)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Experience, education or training analyzing problems, identifying significant factors, gathering pertinent data and recognizing solutions; preparing reports, plans, policies and various correspondence; evaluating objectives and develop plans to facilitate the availability and effective utilization of various social science resources. Must have knowledge of the organization and its mission and utilized the organizational staff procedures. Experience applying analytical and evaluative techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of social science program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support functions..

SKILL & KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of Primary Prevention efforts- Knowledge of social-ecological systems theory
- Knowledge and experience in the organization, management, and administration of programs and services to participate in program planning
- Skill in development and maintenance of public understanding and sound working relationships with local and community agencies
- Skill in applying professional community organization abilities related to the formulation of needs assessments, development of prevention programs, and the marketing of programs
- Knowledge of complex helping systems and professional organizations, how they positively or negatively affect individual and family welfare, and the ways these systems and organizations operate to deliver services
- Excellent skills in oral and written communication to include report writing and maintaining proper records to document services provided- Knowledge of and skill in planning, conducting and evaluating Primary Prevention training programs
-Knowledge of the regulations, policies, and precedents that are used for developing the action plans to implement approved prevention strategies
- Ability to plan and adequately support the needs of National Guard members by determining what the future needs of the Service Member are through the interpretation and analysis of studies, and trends
-Knowledge of policies and requirements for the development and analysis of the Prevention Programs efforts in order to integrate effective prevention measures
-Knowledge of automated data systems to maintain information
- Knowledge of analytical techniques to identify, analyze and/or recommend solutions to problems encountered and to develop Statistical data and narrative reports