The position is located at NSA Bethesda's Fleet, and Family Support Center (FFSC). The Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP) is the Navy's primary agency for the delivery of an array of human services intended to enhance the stability, resiliency and self-sufficiency of individuals and families, resulting in increased operational readiness.

Duties

Incumbent serves as a non-clinical consultant on a wide variety of work and family life issues and concerns. He/she interviews and assesses clients' needs and concerns as they relate to areas such as relocation, deployment, career resource development, and personal financial issues. Evaluates and interprets data received from interviews. Identifies and clarifies issues/concerns and determines appropriate referrals either within FFSC and/or the civilian/military communities. Assists clients in prioritizing issues and developing plans and goals that are tailored to specific needs and concerns. Provides advice, guidance and additional referral options to clients.

Requirements

• A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer

Qualifications

Comprehensive and practical knowledge of individual agencies' policies and procedures and well-developed skills in working with social service delivery systems in the local community, including establishing agreements with individual agencies. Ability to supervise professional staff. High level of skill in interviewing and counseling to enable clients with a wide variety of vocational, educational, and disability problems (although not those with serious handicaps) to receive, assimilate, and make realistic career, transition, relocation, and other life and work choices; establish the nature and extent of concerns/issues; provide assistance in developing goals and plans; and determine appropriate referral services/options when frequently there is difficulty in determining clients' needs or wants or convincing them that problems exist. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships using tact, diplomacy, and overall professionalism in interactions with vocational rehabilitation specialists, faculty of educational institutions, employers, leadership of organizations, and with program representatives and officials. Skill in using various computer software database, spreadsheet, word processing, and network programs such as the Internet, Fleet and Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS), Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to collect, evaluate, and disseminate information; assess and measure organizations' and other serviced populations' trends, concerns, and needs; assist in identifying and prioritizing goals; and provide guidance and direction for the development and implementation of effective plans, procedures, and tools to address such issues. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Education

Contacts

• Address NSA Bethesda 47402 Buse Rd Bldg 467 Patuxent River, MD 20670 US
• Name: NDW NAF HR
• Email: [email protected]