About the Position: The purpose of the position is to assist the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Manager under the Army Community Services Director. Responsible for identifying, coordinating, and obtaining a variety of resources for Army family members who have physical, developmental, emotional, or intellectual handicaps. Assigned functions of the position include information, referral and placement, advocacy, respite care, and recreational and cultural activities.

Duties

Assists in the preparation and facilitation of the EFMP coordinating committee, the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF), the Civilian Personnel Office, the Military Personnel Office, and the local school districts. Incumbent collects data by means of mail survey or detailed personal interview, data on, services and resources available within a 40-mile radius of the installation. Establishes and maintains a respite care program for handicapped family members where such services are not available through existing military and civilian activities. Coordinates the provision of recreational and cultural programs for handicapped family members. These activities may include sports (swimming, volleyball, basketball, soccer), summer camp, arts and crafts, music, and dance therapy.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires regular contact with children under the age 18 mandating a childcare background check and Investigation.
• National Agency Check With Written Inquiries (NACI) (Tier 1) is required.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirements for Exceptional Family Member Program Assistant: A) Degree: 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree; behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. or B) 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. or C) 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; 1 year equivalent to at least GS-7. To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as: (1) Identifying, coordinating, and obtaining resources for family members who have physical, developmental, emotional, or intellectual handicaps and (2) Assessing special needs and advising on the availability of special education and health-related services. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Attention to DetailCommunications and MediaInterpersonal Skills Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address BF-APF-W0USAA US ARMY GARRISON FT GEO G MEADE HQ DO NOT MAIL Fort Meade, MD 20755 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk