PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF)
Implement and coordinate the Integrated Primary Prevention Program for the Army National Guard.
Best for:Best for professionals with expertise in public health, violence prevention program management, and organizational resilience.
Overview
The Army National Guard seeks a Primary Prevention Specialist to serve as an implementer of the Integrated Primary Prevention (IPP) Program at the 28th Division Support Brigade Headquarters in Springfield, Ohio. The incumbent acts as the subject matter expert and point of contact for harm and abuse prevention, suicide prevention, and workplace violence programs. Responsibilities include interpreting policies, conducting strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analyses, and coordinating local prevention activities. The position requires collaborating with military and civilian agencies to foster resilience and ensure evidence-based practices.
What you'll do
- Serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for the Brigade Integrated Primary Prevention (IPP) program.
- Deliver initial prevention activities to identify risk and protective factors and mitigate environmental conditions leading to unsafe behaviors.
- Examine population data and interpret policies to develop Brigade-specific prevention plans, objectives, and local guidance.
- Provide professional advisory services, training, and technical assistance to Brigade service members and community stakeholders.
- Conduct SWOT analyses and establish formal assessment processes to monitor outreach programs and evaluate service effectiveness.
- Support inter- and intra-personal violence prevention efforts by briefing commanders and participating in leadership advisory committees.
- Establish community partnerships and network with internal programs like Behavioral Health and Equal Opportunity to synchronize prevention efforts.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent general/specialized professional experience; PhD or graduate education can substitute for experience.
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Ability to analyze problems, identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions.
- Demonstrated skill in planning, organizing work, and communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
- Experience in coordinating violence-related prevention programs or community outreach initiatives.
- Knowledge of evidence-based prevention strategies and risk factor reduction methodologies.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or meet federal employment suitability requirements.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
- Male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service System.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-28
Interested candidates must submit their application and required documentation through the official federal employment portal. Ensure all educational transcripts and supporting documents are attached to receive proper credit.
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