Work and Family Life Specialist

Responsibilities

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.

• Provides individual and group WFL education, training, information, and referrals to the military community.
• Assesses customer needs related to a wide range of personal and family readiness topics, develops tailored plans, and provides a warm handover to appropriate resources in accordance with the "no-wrong door" service delivery model.
• Monitors program usage, track data in the approved CNIC database, and ensure quality customer service.
• Delivers a full range of WFL programs and services across multiple platforms, including in-person, virtual, and afloat settings.
• Collaborates with command leadership, prevention personnel, and other stakeholders to develop training plans based on community needs assessments and execute effective education services.
• Provides backup support across all WFL programs areas as required.
• Provides direct service delivery, consultation, and group training to strengthen the well-being of Sailors and their families in the following specialty areas:
  • Transition Assistance: Facilitates and conducts program components for separating service members and their families, coordinating with inter-agency partners (e.g., DoW, DOL, VA) to meet legislative requirements and prepare individuals for success in civilian life.
  • Career Support and Volunteer Coordination: Assists service members and families with career and educational goals by providing individual and group services in resume development, interview skills, and job search strategies. Manages the volunteer coordination program to provide job skills opportunities.
  • Relocation Services: Implements and coordinates relocation services, including developing newcomer orientations, providing permanent change of station and sponsorship training, and maintaining community resource information in official relocation databases to assist with the stress of military moves.
  • Deployment and Mobilization Readiness: Conducts a full