Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Case Liaison with Security Clearance
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Location: Gulfport, MS 39501
Description:
Summary This position is assigned to the Fleet and Family Support Center; Fleet and Family Readiness; Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the installation non-clinical case worker for the Exceptional Family Member Program. Serves as a liaison to and works closely with health care professionals on provision of available services and resources at the command to ensure best possible care in accordance with community, national and Navy standards. Help Overview * Accepting applications * Open & closing dates 02/25/2025 to 03/03/2025 * Salary $61,111 - $65,185 per year * Pay scale & grade NF 4 * Help Location 1 vacancy in the following location: * Gulfport, MS * Remote job No * Telework eligible No * Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. * Relocation expenses reimbursed No * Appointment type Permanent * Work schedule Full-time * Service Competitive * Promotion potential None * Job family (Series) * 0101 Social Science * Supervisory status No * Security clearance Secret * Drug test No * Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk * Trust determination process * Suitability/Fitness * Financial disclosure No * Bargaining unit status No * Announcement number 25-12701258 * Control number 832342000 Help This job is open to * The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency Must be a U.S. Citizen. Videos Help Duties In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience. Programmatic duties comprise 40% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to: * Implements the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) in the assigned Area of Responsibility (AOR) and conducts ongoing assessment of its consistency and effectiveness.
* Identifies program needs, and challenges and presents recommendations and assistance to influence policy compliance issues. Stays abreast of Department of the Navy (DON), SECNAV, OPNAV, and CNIC policies and interprets/articulates their meaning, priorities and intent.
* Interfaces with service members and their families to identify resources and services to promote availability of EFMP to support individual needs; assisting families in assertively pursuing rights to resources available to them.
* Collaborates with eligible families to coordinate use of the Navy services, such as Respite Care and Priority Housing.
* Works in concert with the EFMP team to ensure the program works effectively to support families while maintaining compliance with all legal and regulatory guidance.
Training duties comprise 20% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to: * Participates in coordination and execution of special needs camps, support groups for EFMP families, special events and workshops coordinated by the EFMP.
* Ensures command EFMP personnel are properly trained to provide briefings to commands that include eligibility, maintaining confidentiality, and available support services.
* Develops, updates and maintains installation EFMP education, outreach and public affairs programs, to include awareness briefings for command, unit, community organizations, individuals and families and distinguished visitors.
* Maintains personal records of staff training completion for review by the respective manager.
Case Management duties comprise 40% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to: * Communicates directly with each assigned EFMP family case upon notification of assignment to offer support services.
* Interviews and assesses individual client and family circumstances upon and during enrollment to identify and evaluate their special needs and situational stressors, determine services for appropriate assistance, provide tailored guidance and updated information on services to improve quality of life and track progress of activity.
* Maintains a case file for each assigned EFMP family that includes the Installation Support Privacy Consent Form and detailed contact notes.
* Documents and maintains current records in the Fleet and Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS), as required.
* Participates in meetings between military families and special needs support professionals to develop the Individual Education Plan (IEP).
* Screens, updates and retains all required forms and other supporting documentation related to case evaluation and assessment in accordance with regulatory and policy guidance as established by DOD and Navy.
* Participates in the maintenance and development of a library of special needs educational, referral and resource materials.
* Tracks the status of the EFMP within their AOR to include family circumstances, areas needing improvement, effectiveness of activity progress, and provides updated information on services to improve quality of life. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment * Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment. * Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. * Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance. * A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles. * Must be willing to relocate to reside within the local commuting area (50-mile radius) of Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport. Qualifications Basic Requirement:
A degree in behavioral or social science or related field appropriate to the position.
OR
A combination of education and experience that provided 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 acquired knowledge of one more or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. Minimum Requirements:
Two (2) years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree.
OR
Two (2) years of specialized experience working in a case management capacity with families who have members with special needs. Education This position does not have a positive education requirement. Additional information Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. 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. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes. Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service. Read more * Benefits Help 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. Review our benefits 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 knowledge, skills and abilities (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. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews. * Benefits Help 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. Review our benefits 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. * Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. The following documents are required at the time of application: * Resume
* Proof of education/training: if qualifying all or in-part based on education, provide a copy
* Identifies program needs, and challenges and presents recommendations and assistance to influence policy compliance issues. Stays abreast of Department of the Navy (DON), SECNAV, OPNAV, and CNIC policies and interprets/articulates their meaning, priorities and intent.
* Interfaces with service members and their families to identify resources and services to promote availability of EFMP to support individual needs; assisting families in assertively pursuing rights to resources available to them.
* Collaborates with eligible families to coordinate use of the Navy services, such as Respite Care and Priority Housing.
* Works in concert with the EFMP team to ensure the program works effectively to support families while maintaining compliance with all legal and regulatory guidance.
Training duties comprise 20% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to: * Participates in coordination and execution of special needs camps, support groups for EFMP families, special events and workshops coordinated by the EFMP.
* Ensures command EFMP personnel are properly trained to provide briefings to commands that include eligibility, maintaining confidentiality, and available support services.
* Develops, updates and maintains installation EFMP education, outreach and public affairs programs, to include awareness briefings for command, unit, community organizations, individuals and families and distinguished visitors.
* Maintains personal records of staff training completion for review by the respective manager.
Case Management duties comprise 40% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to: * Communicates directly with each assigned EFMP family case upon notification of assignment to offer support services.
* Interviews and assesses individual client and family circumstances upon and during enrollment to identify and evaluate their special needs and situational stressors, determine services for appropriate assistance, provide tailored guidance and updated information on services to improve quality of life and track progress of activity.
* Maintains a case file for each assigned EFMP family that includes the Installation Support Privacy Consent Form and detailed contact notes.
* Documents and maintains current records in the Fleet and Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS), as required.
* Participates in meetings between military families and special needs support professionals to develop the Individual Education Plan (IEP).
* Screens, updates and retains all required forms and other supporting documentation related to case evaluation and assessment in accordance with regulatory and policy guidance as established by DOD and Navy.
* Participates in the maintenance and development of a library of special needs educational, referral and resource materials.
* Tracks the status of the EFMP within their AOR to include family circumstances, areas needing improvement, effectiveness of activity progress, and provides updated information on services to improve quality of life. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment * Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment. * Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. * Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance. * A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles. * Must be willing to relocate to reside within the local commuting area (50-mile radius) of Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport. Qualifications Basic Requirement:
A degree in behavioral or social science or related field appropriate to the position.
OR
A combination of education and experience that provided 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 acquired knowledge of one more or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. Minimum Requirements:
Two (2) years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree.
OR
Two (2) years of specialized experience working in a case management capacity with families who have members with special needs. Education This position does not have a positive education requirement. Additional information Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. 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. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes. Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service. Read more * Benefits Help 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. Review our benefits 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 knowledge, skills and abilities (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. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews. * Benefits Help 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. Review our benefits 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. * Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. The following documents are required at the time of application: * Resume
* Proof of education/training: if qualifying all or in-part based on education, provide a copy