Job opening: WORK AND FAMILY LIFE SPECIALIST
Salary: $59 000 - 84 000 per year
Relocation: YES
Published at: Mar 06 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is located at the Military & Family Readiness Center (M&FRC), Andersen Air Force Base (AAFB), Guam. The mission of Joint Region Marianas (JRM) Warfighter & Family Readiness (WFR) is to provide the highest quality programs and services to the military community through self-sustainment across all quality of life programs.
***Recruitment and Relocation Bonuses/Incentives may be negotiable in accordance with agency policy.***
Duties
Major duties and responsibilities are summarized below.
Serves as a non-clinical consultant on a wide variety of work and family life issues and concerns. Provides advice, guidance and additional referral options to clients. Establishes, develops, implements, monitors and coordinates work and family life services and activities, to include information and referral (I&R) services. Establishes objectives, procedures and plans that meet both long and short-range goals. Reports progress and makes recommendations on program planning, agency coordination, and follow-up procedures to Supervisor. Incumbent will be required to serve as a non-clinical consultant and instructor in one or more of the following specialty areas: (may include but is not limited to): Career Resource Development, Relocation Services, Personal Financial Management. Conducts unit needs assessments, compiles and analyzes data, provides feedback to chain of command, and coordinates services based on needs. Provides referrals for specialized support and follows up on actions to ensure appropriate linkage. Trains support staff and participates in unit activities (e.g., staff meetings and family support group activities), as appropriate. Participates actively in the long-range strategic planning and marketing of programs and services. Develops, coordinates, conducts and evaluates workshops and seminars for clients within specific areas of responsibility i.e., Career Development, Deployment, Personal Financial Management, Relocation, etc.
A complete list of duties and responsibilities will be provided at the time of hire.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for this position, resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/). Applicants qualifying based on education, time in grade, credentials, certification, training and/or module completion MUST provide proof of education, personnel action or SFS0, credentials, statement of service, certification, training and/or module completion at the time of resume submission. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with course study in the field of education, behavioral or social science, or related disciplines appropriate to the position AND two years of work experience providing adult education and/or work/family life consultation; OR
Appropriate combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of knowledge and skill equivalent to that gained in the above.
Knowledge of social services delivery systems and concepts, principles, and theories relating to one or more of the social or behavioral science fields to assess needs and concerns of clients and understand how social or behavioral patterns or attitudes impact and affect work and family life issues. Skill in conducting interviews to establish the nature and extent of concerns and issues, provide assistance in developing goals and plans, and determine appropriate referral services and options. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships using tact and diplomacy in interacting with Commands, individuals, families, military of all ranks, community agencies, and A&FRC staff. Skill in working with social service delivery systems in the military and civilian community and gaining knowledge of individual agencies' policies, procedures, and establishing agreements. Skill in using various computer software databases, spreadsheets, word processing, and network programs such as Internet, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, military Installations (MI), and databases. Ability to collect, evaluate, and disseminate information and assess strengths, weaknesses, and needs of serviced population in order to establish program goals, objectives, and procedures. Knowledge of the tenets of adult education and the development of training curriculum based on the adult learning model. Knowledge of the formulation and the execution of need assessment tools. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Skill in public speaking, presentations and small group discussions.
This is a non-critical sensitive position requiring access to IT II system and/or PII. Position requires employee to obtain/maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance.
Travel may be required.
May work an uncommon tour of duty to include evenings, weekends and split shifts.
Must successfully obtain complete state/national accreditation, in at least one field (e.g. Certified Financial Counselor/Planner, Associate Certified Life Coach, state teaching certificate, etc.) within 3 years of employment.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Education
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Contacts
- Address Andersen Air Force Base
Commander Joint Region Marianas
ATTN J9 NAF HR Office
PSC 455 Box 212
FPO, AP 96541
US
- Name: JRM NAF HRO
- Email: [email protected]
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