Family Advocacy Intervention Specialist/LCSW
Company: CICONIX
Location: Anchorage
Posted on: January 27, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Summary: CICONIX is seeking a Licensed Clinical
Social Worker to join the Air Force Family Advocacy Program at JBER
AFB in Anchorage, Alaska . The Family Advocacy Intervention
Specialist (FAIS) encompasses the roles of both the Treatment
Manager and Outreach Manager and is a member of the
multidisciplinary FAP team. About the Role: Under the leadership of
the Family Advocacy Officer (FAO), the FAIS directs the development
and implementation of prevention services. The FAIS supports
outreach and community prevention. In collaboration with other
staff, the FAIS must organize and implement primary and secondary
prevention and coordinate prevention activities, presentations, and
programs. The maltreatment component to assess families referred
for suspected maltreatment and treats individuals, families, and
groups whose maltreatment allegation(s) met criteria for
maltreatment. The New Parent Support Program (NPSP) to provide
voluntary, comprehensive prevention services (primarily home-based)
to families to prevent the occurrence of family maltreatment The
Family Advocacy Strength-Based Therapy (FAST) services providing
voluntary prevention counseling to individuals, families, or groups
who are at risk for maltreatment Function as the primary treatment
provider for assigned maltreatment and FAST cases, coordinating
services for families, and monitoring client participation and
progress utilizing the modalities of social casework,
psychotherapy, and psycho-educational interventions Complete
psychosocial assessments, assess for safety on an ongoing basis and
continuously assist family members with safety planning Present the
findings from the family assessment, the CRB determination, and
recommendations for treatment. Coordinate with prevention staff
regarding referrals to educational services as part of the
intervention plan. Collaborate with other NPSP team members to
develop service plans that incorporate primary and secondary
prevention services. Conduct home visits to NPSP clients assessed
as high needs and who request social work intervention Provide
prevention services, briefings, and educational presentations.
Provide supportive services and guidance in communication,
relationship enhancement, conflict management, and bereavement.
Provide education and advocacy services with public affairs to
increase awareness of FAP services for military families and
promote the effectiveness of community response (Example:
installation newspaper). FAIS shall function as the Team Leader and
Community Liaison, and shall be the primary representative to the
Integrated Delivery System (IDS). The IDS is a health system with a
goal of logical integration of the delivery (provision) of health
care as opposed to a fragmented system or a disorganized lack of
system is a process to pool assists for assisting families. All
Outreach Program services will be coordinated by the FAIS under the
direction of the FAO. Assessing families referred for suspected
maltreatment and tread individuals, families, and groups whose
maltreatment allegations meet the criteria for maltreatment.
Working with the New Parent Support Program to provide voluntary,
and comprehensive prevention services (primarily home-based) to
families to prevent the occurrence of family maltreatment.
Providing voluntary prevention counseling to individuals, families
or groups who are at risk for maltreatment. Promote community
initiatives to reduce maltreatment risk factors and foster
community resiliency. Act as the primary treatment provider for
assigned maltreatment cases, coordinating services for families,
and monitoring client participation and progress utilizing the
modalities of social casework, psychotherapy, and
psycho-educational intervention. Assess for safety on an ongoing
basis and continuously assist family members with safety planning.
Coordinate with prevention staff regarding referrals to educational
services as part of the intervention plan. Prevention services may
be recommended but are not mandated to implement community
organization and social marketing strategies to increase awareness
and prevent family maltreatment. In collaboration with the IDS and
other key organizations, the FATM shall promote initiatives to
reduce maltreatment risk factors, identify community strengths and
foster community resiliency. Conduct psychosocial assessments and
assist with safety planning. Coordinate with prevention staff
regarding referrals to educational services. Qualifications:
Education: Master's degree from a CSWE accredited school. Licensure
& Certifications (Current & Unrestricted): U.S. Licensed Clinical
Social Worker (LCSW) required. Experience: Two (2) years of
full-time post-master’s degree experience (within the last three
(3) years) in professional clinical counseling service programs to
men, women, and children who are abusive or abused. Two (2) years’
experience working with children, families, and groups in clinical
or community organization settings; or as program manager, with
demonstrated responsibilities in program planning with the
implementation of education and intervention services, and
community collaboration. Experience working with professionals and
agencies that provide community support and counseling intervention
services to children and families. Must also have experience as a
group therapy facilitator or co-leader. Security & Background
Check: Ability to obtain and maintain a government security
clearance. Additional Requirements: Willingness to comply with the
government vaccination requirements, reflected of CDC guidelines,
for diseases including Hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella,
varicella, influenza, and proof of a negative TB skin test. This
requirement is for any Family Advocacy Program personnel working
with MTFs and requires personnel to receive the annual influenza
vaccination.
Keywords: CICONIX, Anchorage , Family Advocacy Intervention Specialist/LCSW, Social Services , Anchorage, Alaska
