You will guide family support program staff to achieve compliance with family support accreditation standards related to counseling and advocacy services. You will advise customers on work-life services programs (e.g. career, transition, relocation, personal financial management, employment, community life, emergency and crisis assistance, personal and family readiness). You will establish and maintain effective interaction with leaders (e.g., installation, local, state, federal, host-nation community resource agencies) to promote and develop coordinated community-wide services related to readiness and retention. You will interpret laws and regulations to comply with established provisions governing clinical services or counseling. You will conduct program planning meetings with staff to consolidate, integrate, and coordinate efforts to enhance social service delivery to customers.
Regular and recurring work performed sitting at a desk and sitting in conferences and meetings
Work involves dealing with sensitive, controversial and emotional issues
Candidate must successfully complete a formal childcare background check and be able to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance
Occasional travel outside the local commuting area may be required
Qualifications
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Advising upper level management on social problems and human service matters, 2) Developing long-range program plans to align with specific needs of the installation; 3) Responding to complaints or problems identified by clients and/or staff and taking necessary actions to resolve; 4) Serving on installation and community committees, boards and counsels as the subject matter expert in the area of quality of life for military personnel and their families; 5) Overseeing policy matters related to implementation and functioning of family advocacy programs; and 6) Conducting needs assessments to ensure availability of family support and advocacy programs and services. This information must be supported by your resume. Applicants must possess a degree in behavior or social science or related disciplines appropriate to the position OR 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 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.
Education
Applicants must possess a degree in behavior or social science or related disciplines appropriate to the position OR 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 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.
Additional information
Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee’s eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.
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. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
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Comprehensive benefits package available (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.).
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Comprehensive benefits package available (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.).
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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Navy Region Northwest
1103 Hunley Road, Bldg 35
Silverdale, WA 98315
US
Next steps
All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement closing date.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To begin the process, click on the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
Technical Support
If you experience technical difficulties applying online, report it here: support@econsys.com. The support inbox is monitored Monday through Friday, from 8 AM ET until 6 PM ET. Do NOT send your application/documents to this technical helpdesk email address.
Make sure your status in USAJOBS is 'Received' after you submit your application to ensure it was submitted successfully.
Navy Region Northwest
1103 Hunley Road, Bldg 35
Silverdale, WA 98315
US
Next steps
All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement closing date.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
