USA remote
FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST (EFMP)
About this role
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions, 0101 Series. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Behavioral or social science or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrate that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
OR Combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with 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: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems.
Examples of specialized experience includes establishing assumptions, measures effectiveness of approaches, and evaluates available alternatives. Designs, manages, develops, and implements procedures to monitor, analyze and document service effectiveness. Forges bonds and adopts the norms and culture of each organization as a way to blend in and belong. Applies a variety of analytical techniques to formulate and solve problems to include conducting family questionnaires.
Develops, updates, and maintains EFMP education, outreach, educational activities and public affairs programs, to include awareness briefings for command, unit, community organizations, individuals, families, and distinguished visitors. Consults and educates commanders, unit leadership, installation stakeholders, and EFMP sponsors on the benefits of EFMP enrollment. Markets and assists with coordination of respite care use, special needs educational activities, events, camps, support groups, special events, and workshops for assigned families.
Meets and accompanies family members at off-site locations to attend meetings for moral support as it relates to EFMP matters. Designs, develops, manages, and attends a variety of educational forums, activities and briefings to enhance community capacity and assists the special needs community in improving work/life skills and knowledge of available resources. Develops, updates, and maintains EFMP education, outreach, educational activities and public affairs programs, to include awareness briefings for command, unit, community organizations, individuals, families, and distinguished visitors.