The primary purpose of this position is: Plans, updates, implements, and administers the installation family support portion of the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) in coordination with the installation EFMP assignments and medical functions to include identifying and enrolling special needs family members. Supports military personnel (and civilians with a DoD Identification Card) and their families with special needs in managing the competing demands of the military mission and family.

Duties

Serve as focal point for Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) installation and community support services; chairs the monthly EFMP Integrated Installation Support meeting to facilitate integrated services among key stakeholders. Independently perform a wide variety of complex assignments involving conducting family needs assessments to identify and evaluate situational stressors and determine appropriate assistance for family members (adults and children) who present with a wide range of physical, developmental, emotional and/or intellectual challenges/limitations. Develop, update, and maintain installation EFMP education, outreach, educational activities, workshops, and public affairs programs, to include awareness briefings for command, unit, community organizations, individuals, families, and distinguished visitors. Provide a basic level of support to other Military and Family Readiness Center (M&FRC) programs to support a higher level of service to EFMP families. Define military family special needs for community and state agencies, initiate actions to establish local availability when lacking, and partner with agencies to obtain services.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours (evenings, weekends, and holidays)
• Work occasionally requires travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft as well as travel in the local area by motor vehicle
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Personal data to which the incumbent has access are controlled by the Privacy Act of 1974 and must be safeguarded appropriately
• Disclosure of Political Appointments is required
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Individual Occupational Requirements for 0101series & Group Standard for Professional & Scientific Positions. BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR 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 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. AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level (or other equivalent pay systems) in federal service which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of Family Support Coordinator. Specialized experience is experience which includes assisting in planning, implementing and administering family support of Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) or equivalent identifying and enrolling special needs family members; interviewing, advising and assisting families in accessing community support services for families with members who have physical, developmental, emotional or intellectual impairments/disabilities. OR EDUCATION: Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or LL.M. in a field related to the position. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position if the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100 percent. To combine education and experience, determine the total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level. Then determine the education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level. Finally, add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT TO VERIFY YOUR EDUCATION. FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR TRANSCRIPT WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. To view qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education, click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/social-science-series-0101/ KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and practices relating to one or more of the social or behavioral sciences in relation to work in a family support capacity with special needs families. 2. Knowledge of the practical aspects of social services delivery systems, including those administered by federal agencies and non-standardized community and state service providers in the local area, as well as the variety of practices, procedures, and methods utilized for accessing them. 3. Skill in conducting interviews with and counseling families and individuals with a wide variety of special needs, some of whom have multiple needs, to establish the nature and extent of concerns and issues, receive and assimilate information, encourage enrollment, provide assistance in developing goals and plans, and determine appropriate referral services and/or options. 4. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships using tact and diplomacy in interactions with leadership, on and off base service agencies, state and local governments, and civic leaders to identify available services and gaps in services for families with special needs (to include, but not limited to) in a military environment, advocate for the families, and partner to achieve objectives. 5. Ability to assess and measure organizational trends, concerns, and needs; identify gaps in available services; report on; and provide recommendations for the development and implementation of effective plans and tools to address issues. 6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address Minot AFB 201 Missile Avenue Minot AFB, ND 58705 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]