Family Advocacy Intervention Specialist

Family Advocacy Intervention Specialist (FAIS) - Family Advocacy Program (FAP) -  POSITION AVAILABLE UPON SUCCESSFULL AWARD OF CONTRACT

Location: CONUS - Various Locations
Employment Type: Full-Time
Company: Choctaw Advantage Solutions (CAS)

Position Summary

CAS is seeking a Family Advocacy Intervention Specialist (FAIS) to join the installation’s multidisciplinary Family Advocacy Program (FAP) team. The FAIS serves as a clinical and prevention subject matter expert (SME), supporting the prevention of domestic violence, child maltreatment, and problematic sexual behavior in children and youth (PSB-CY).

The FAIS combines clinical treatment responsibilities with a strong focus on secondary prevention, community outreach, education, and family support . The position works closely with military leadership, base organizations, community partners, and FAP staff to strengthen prevention efforts and promote the well-being of military families.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a clinical and prevention SME within the multidisciplinary FAP team.Provide clinical treatment and case management services consistent with FATM responsibilities, as assigned by the FAP Manager (FAPM).Deliver secondary prevention services focused on domestic violence, child maltreatment, and PSB-CY.Provide New Leader Orientation and Annual Leader Training to Commanders, First Sergeants, and key agencies.Serve as the installation FAP representative to the Community Action Team (CAT) and other key community agencies.Develop, coordinate, promote, and implement FAP prevention programs and services under the direction of the FAPM.Conduct outreach and collaborate with FAP staff, base organizations, and community programs to establish and strengthen prevention partnerships.Implement social marketing and awareness strategies to increase understanding of domestic abuse, child maltreatment, PSB-CY, and family maltreatment prevention.Identify family violence trends and use data and community feedback to help target prevention initiatives.Support New Parent Support Program (NPSP) and Family Advocacy Strength-Based Therapy (FAST) services, as assigned.Provide counseling, education, group facilitation, and psychoeducational services to individuals, families, and groups.Maintain current and accessible family resource information and ensure prevention materials are available to military families.Document prevention activities and services in accordance with DAF FAP guidance and program standards.Maintain required documentation to support quarterly reporting and program evaluation.Participate in FAP meetings, clinical coordination, training, and quality improvement activities.Collaborate with military leadership, healthcare professionals, community organizations, and other agencies to support prevention and intervention efforts.

Required Qualifications

Must be a U.S.-licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or U.S.-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) . LCSW: Master's degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited program. LMFT: Master's degree from a COAMFTE-accredited Marriage and Family Therapy program or qualifying allied mental health degree with an equivalent MFT program meeting AAMFT standards.Current, unrestricted U.S. LCSW or LMFT license.Minimum two (2) years of post-master's clinical experience within the required timeframe in a clinical/treatment setting.Minimum two (2) years of full-time post-master's experience providing professional clinical counseling services to individuals and families affected by or at risk for abuse or maltreatment.Demonstrated experience facilitating or co-leading group therapy.Experience working with men, women, and children in clinical or community-based settings.Must be able to obtain and maintain required clinical privileges at the supporting Military Treatment Facility (MTF) .Maintain current certification in either the American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS) (Course C)  or the American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/BLS (Heart Saver) Course

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working within a military Family Advocacy Program (FAP) .Experience providing prevention, outreach, or community education services.Experience working with military leadership, Commanders, First Sergeants, or installation agencies.Experience with NPSP, FAST, domestic violence, child maltreatment, or PSB-CY prevention programs.Experience developing and delivering professional training or educational presentations.Experience with community partnership development and social marketing.

Why Join CAS?

At CAS, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on military families by combining clinical expertise with proactive prevention and community engagement. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with military leadership, healthcare professionals, and community partners to strengthen family resilience and prevent family maltreatment.

*The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned, but rather to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and expectations of the position. As business needs and operational requirements change, the essential functions of the position may also change.

EEO/AAP STATEMENT:

We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge ourselves to craft and maintain an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences. Choctaw is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions) sexual orientation, gender identify, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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