Work/Life Specialist

Air Education and Training Command; Terrell Hills (TX); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 78 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Air Education and Training Command is seeking a qualified professional to plan, implement, administer, and counsel on Airman and Family Readiness Center services. The role supports military members, retirees, DoD civilians, and families with career, transition, relocation, and work/life resources.

The position emphasizes specialized experience or advanced education in social or behavioral sciences, with attention to ability to assess client needs and guide them toward appropriate referrals and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of social services delivery systems and theories.
• Ability to provide financial data and practical financial skills to clients.
• Skill in conducting interviews to assess needs and plan referrals.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with clients and officials.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Plan, implement, administer, and counsel on career, transition, relocation, family, and work/life services.
• Advise military members, retirees, and DoD civilians and families on available resources.
• Support through knowledge of KSAs and TIG-related requirements as applicable.

Connaissances

Social services knowledge

Financial management

Interviewing skills

Relationship management

Communication skills

Formation

Master’s degree or higher

2 years of graduate education

Description du poste

The primary purpose of this position is to plan, implement, administer, and counsel on Airman and Family Readiness Center's (A&FRC) career, transition, relocation, family, and other work/life services and activities provided to military members, retirees, Department of Defense (DoD) civilian members, and their families.

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, GS-0101 series. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: I have one year of specialized experience as defined above equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes knowledge of social services delivery systems and concepts, principals, and theories relating to one or more of the social or behavioral science fields to assess needs and concerns of clients and help them to understand how certain behavior patterns/attitudes impact and affect their career, transition, relocation, and family situation and learn about their abilities, capacities, interests, and goals concerning their various work/life requirements. OR EDUCATION: I have completed 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree with study disciplines in behavioral or social sciences which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: I have less than the full amount of specialized experience described in the job opportunity announcement; however, and I have at least one year of progressively higher level graduate education, but have not obtained a master's or equivalent graduate degree. Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education. Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS:

Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):

• 1. Knowledge of social services delivery systems as well as concepts, principles, theories, and practices relating to one or more of the social or behavioral science fields.
• 2. Knowledge of personal financial management practices and techniques to provide clients with appropriate financial data and practical financial skills to enable them to make informed personal financial management decisions.
• 3. 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.
• 4. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships using tact and diplomacy in interactions with individuals/families and with program representatives and officials.
• 5. 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.