Family Advocacy Intervention Specialist; FAIS

Coho Integrated Solutions is seeking a qualified Family Advocacy Intervention Specialist (FAIS) to support the Department of the Air Force Family Advocacy Program in Spangdahlem, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The FAIS serves as a clinical provider and prevention specialist responsible for supporting intervention and secondary prevention efforts related to domestic abuse, child maltreatment, problematic sexual behavior in children and youth, and family wellness.

The FAIS may augment the services of the Family Advocacy Treatment Manager and is expected to perform the applicable clinical and prevention responsibilities associated with the FATM role.

• Provide clinical intervention, counseling, assessment, and case management services to individuals, couples, families, and groups.
• Support assessment and treatment of domestic abuse and child maltreatment cases.
• Conduct psychosocial, safety, risk, needs, and other clinical assessments as appropriate.
• Develop and monitor individualized treatment and safety plans.
• Provide psychotherapy, psychoeducation, crisis intervention, advocacy, and clinical casework.
• Provide secondary prevention services addressing domestic abuse, child maltreatment, and problematic sexual behavior in children and youth.
• Deliver New Leader Orientation and annual training to commanders, first sergeants, organizational leadership, and key agencies.
• Serve as a prevention facilitator and installation FAP representative for the Community Action Team and other community organizations.
• Develop, promote, and implement FAP prevention programs under the direction and approval of the FAP Manager.
• Develop social marketing and outreach strategies to increase awareness of family maltreatment prevention resources.
• Identify family violence trends and collaborate with FAP personnel and community organizations to target prevention efforts.
• Maintain accurate documentation of prevention activities and support required program reporting.

• Clearance:
  • Must be eligible for and maintain required privileging within the Military Treatment Facility
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust determination in accordance with applicable contract and government requirements
• Education, Licensure, and
  
  Certifications:
  
  
  • Must be a U.S.
    
    -licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
    • LCSW:
      Master's degree from a CSWE-accredited school
    • LMFT:
      Master's degree from a COAMFTE-accredited Marriage and Family Therapy program, or an appropriately qualifying allied mental health degree with equivalent Marriage and Family Therapy study
  • Must maintain the applicable unrestricted professional license
  • Must meet all applicable clinical privileging requirements
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Required Experience:
  • LCSW:
    Two years of post-MSW experience within the last three years in a clinical/treatment setting
  • LMFT:
    Two years of experience within the last two years as a marriage and family counselor
  • Two years of full-time post-master's clinical counseling experience serving individuals who are abusive or abused
  • Demonstrated group therapy facilitation or co-leadership experience
  • Experience working with children, families, groups, professionals, and community agencies
• Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to travel within the assigned area for outreach, prevention, and community activities
  • Ability to work in clinical, office, community, and other approved environments
• Work Environment:
  • Work is performed in clinical, office, community, and outreach settings and may involve interaction with individuals and families experiencing sensitive or challenging circumstances