Work/Life Consultant- Direct Hire Authority

Air Force Materiel Command; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Materiel Command in Massachusetts seeks a professional to plan, implement, and counsel units and leadership on individual, family, and community issues, including career assistance, transition, relocation, and work/life services for military members, retirees, DoD civilians and families.

The role requires knowledge of social services delivery, interviewing skills, and the ability to build effective relationships with leaders and service providers, plus strong oral and written

Qualifications

• Knowledge of social services delivery systems and related behavioral or social science concepts.
• Skill in conducting interviews to assess concerns and develop goals with referrals.
• Ability to build effective working relationships using tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to assess organizational trends and guide program development and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, administer, and counsel on individual, family, and community issues.
• Provide career assistance, transition, relocation, and work/life services.
• Advise military members, retirees, DoD civilians and families.
• Coordinate with leadership and service providers to identify referrals.

Skills

Social services delivery

Interviewing skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Education

Behavioral or social science degree

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to plan, implement, administer, and counsel units and their leadership on individual, family, and community issues including but not limited to career assistance, transition, relocation, family, and other work/life service and activities provided to military members, retirees, Department of Defense (DoD) civilian members, and their families.

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: DEGREE: Behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. 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. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of social services delivery systems as well as a wide range of concepts, principles, theories, and practices relating to one or more of the social or behavioral science fields. Skill in conducting interviews to establish the nature and extent of concerns/issues, provide assistance in developing goals and plans, and determine appropriate referral services/options when frequently there is difficulty in determining clients' needs or wants or in convincing them to accept that problems exist. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships using tact and diplomacy in interactions with individuals/families, leadership of organizations, and with program representatives and officials. Ability to assess and measure organizations' trends, concerns, and needs; assist in identifying and prioritizing goals; and provide guidance and direction for the development and implementation of effective plans and tools to address such issues. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.