This position is located at the Fleet and Family Support Center.  The primary purpose of this position is to plan, update, implement, and administer the Exceptional Family Member Program for NAS Whidbey Island within Fleet and Family Support Center. Incumbent develops and provides EFM education and marketing to include providing command briefings, developing resources; provide EFM specific command training; provide non-medical case management for assigned EFMP families.  Coordinate with agencies and other service support offices to include medical, School Liaison Officer, recreational facilities, community service agencies, and private organizations.  Educate and inform families on special education documentation and support services in person or virtually.  Collect, analyze, and perform administrative functions associated with training, education, and outreach programs, maintain outreach materials, including listings of services and resources, reports, and surveys.  Schedule and document virtual or in person one-on-one client and group interactions in calendar, FFSMIS, and NFAAS.  Document case notes in NFAAS following appropriate procedures.

Conditions of employment

• You must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent Unit
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment
• You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9
• Security background clearance required
• May be required to pass pre-employment examination
• Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements:  Knowledge and understanding of requirements and operations of DoD and DoN Exceptional Family Member Program.  Knowledge of the military lifestyle with an understanding of the specific demands such as frequent separations, and high stress working environments that have an extensive impact on individuals and their families. 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. 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. Experience working independently performing a variety of complex assignments involving identifying family needs, assessing the availability of assistance locally, identifying gaps in available services, providing tailored information, and coordinating, developing, advocating, and obtaining a variety of resources and services for military personnel with family members who present with a wide range of physical, developmental, emotional, and/or intellectual challenges/limitations. Experience interviewing families to identify and evaluate their special needs and situational stressors, determine services for appropriate assistance, provide guidance regarding accessing services, and provide general support in navigating the local system. Experience in researching and analyzing trends affecting families with special needs, identify gaps in available services for planning and assessment purposes, and report and share findings with leadership, management, and action groups. Experience 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 for families with special needs in a military environment, advocate for the families, and partner to achieve objectives. Experience in using various computer software database, spreadsheet, word processing, and network programs i.e. Internet, Microsoft Office Suite, and other FFSC databases.  Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

1. 1. of Employment:  Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation.   Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.  Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license. Regular and recurring work performed sitting at a desk and standing while facilitating groups/events/classes. May require travel to different offices, military and civilian in the Puget Sound. “To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.”

Other Information: Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee’s eligibility to work in the United States. The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of KSAs related to the job requirements.  Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume.  Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager.