Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: Works under the general supervision of the Army Community Service (ACS) Division Chief who provides guidance on policies and program objectives IAW the Exceptional Family Member Program at any size garrison This is a TERM position not to exceed 3 years.

Duties

Responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining an Exceptional Family Member Coordinator Program (EFMP) for active-duty sponsors of family members who have physical, developmental, emotional, or intellectual impairments/disabilities. Establishes and maintains cooperative relationship in order to ensure delivery of integrated program services, and monitor compliance with public laws mandating education and related services to individuals with impairments or disabilities. Ensures relocating families with special needs children are referred to the appropriate special education and medical care providers. Prepares the Annual EFMP assessment guide, monitors installation compliance with Army Regulation, and distributes appropriately.

Requirements

• Background/records checks, IAW DoDI 1402.05, AR 608-18 (MPs - NCIC, ASAP, ACR and State Child Protective Services) and Army Directive 2014-23, IMCOM G9 Memorandum, dated 26 June 2015 directing a CNACI, are required for this position.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 Requirement for Exceptional Family Member Program Coordinator: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in behavioral or social science, or related disciplines appropriate to the position, such as Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, etc. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: A 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. Experience: 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. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) coordinating services for individuals who have physical, developmental, emotional, or intellectual impairments/disabilities; 2) providing counseling and referral services; 3) developing education programs for individuals who have a possible need for specialized medical care, therapy, developmental services, or special education; 4) provide information to families about their rights and responsibilities under local, state and federal laws; 5) Establishes cooperative partnerships with a variety of providers of special needs services for delivery of integrated program services. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Contacts

• Address FS-W6CEAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT NOVOSEL DO NOT MAIL Fort Novosel, AL 36362 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk