SUPERVISORY WORK AND FAMILY LIFE SPECIALIST

Full Job Description

You will serve as a SUPERVISORY WORK AND FAMILY LIFE SPECIALIST in the FLEET AND FAMLY READINESS DEPARTMENT (N9) of US NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI .

***ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE IN JAPAN IS EXTREMELY LIMITED.

Please see Additional Information section below.*** Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-11) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:1) Planning and coordinating programs (i.e., education services, human/personal growth and development) to assist individuals and groups in managing family and life issues; 2) Conducting interviews with single and married military personnel and family members to provide assistance with such things as developing goals /plans and assisting with referral services ; 3) Maintaining liaison with community programs/services to further the family and life program; and 4) Supervising staff assigned to the Work and Family Life unit and organize, set, and monitor the work of the unit based on short-term and long term priorities.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

• You will supervise staff assigned to the Work and Family Life (WFL) program/division consisting of subordinates and/or volunteers to provide guidance, leadership, training, and supervision.
• You will coach subordinates in the selection and application of appropriate problem-solving methods and techniques; advises on work methods, practices and procedures; and assists in identifying the parameters of a viable solution.
• You will exercise initiative in developing and managing a variety of educational forums and briefings autonomously to enhance community capacity and thus assist serviced populations in improving WFL skills and knowledge of available resources.
• You will ensure the provision of a full range of prevention and educational briefs and workshops through Life Skill support to all customers.
• You will develop standardized plans, policies, and procedures for the delivery of WFL services.