About the Position: This is a Solider and Family Assistance Program Manager at the U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion, Harrisburg, in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

Duties

Conduct comprehensive community needs assessment on an annual basis to identify Family support program requirements. Serve as the primary Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance Coordinator (BCAC) for military personnel and their Families to obtain medical care information needed for treatment through a variety of programs. Provide one-on-one briefings to incoming service members and their Family members to help them understand the full range of programs and benefits available. Maintain information regarding Soldiers who are enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP).

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

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 Soldier and Family Assistance Program Manager: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in behavioral or social science, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. 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) assessing and identifying quality of life needs and providing direction and information based on those findings; 2) identifying concerns that impact family life (e.g. sensitive issues) and providing guidance or solutions; 3) developing briefings for advising management on organization quality of life programs; AND 4) collaborating with serviced community clients and management on the development and implementation of service and program needs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: behavioral or social science. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.

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 BR-W3MFAA US ARMY ACCESSIONS COMMAND DO NOT MAIL New Cumberland, PA 17070 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk