PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF)-Title 5

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences. or 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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify for the GS-0101-12 level, applicant must possess at least one year of 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.

The ideal candidate should have knowledge or experience working with the Wisconsin National Guard and is knowledgeable in primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention response and resources available at the state, federal, and local level to address self-directed harm and interpersonal violence. Ideal military candidates should have experience as a SAPR, EO, UDL, SIO, or outside experience with mental health boards, etc.

Advances policies, practices, and plans outside of the existing Resilience, Risk Reduction and Suicide Prevention (R3SP) office, among others, for equities specific to self-directed and interpersonal harm primary prevention. Establishes procedures, mission objectives, and organizational design to eliminate barriers to mission accomplishment.

Conducts educational sessions and briefings for JFHQ leadership and JFHQ Program Managers (i.e., State Family Programs Director, Chaplains, State Equal Opportunity Manager, Resilience, Risk Reduction and Suicide Prevention Program Manager, IPP SMEs) regarding the primary prevention of self-directed and interpersonal harm. Assists with IPP needs assessments.

Collects qualitative and quantitative data from Region activities relative to integrated self-directed and interpersonal harm prevention to ensure program fidelity using NG furnished measures. Maintains a parallel and clearly defined supporting role to existing JFHQ data collection efforts and advocates prevention messaging with sensitivity to pre-existing trauma. Supports and participates in state-level committees, boards, and working groups.

Will be required to support assigned unit on some drill weekends (up to 50% of scheduled drills). This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties.