Family Life Specialist

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
Knowledge of social services delivery systems and concepts, principles, and theories relating to one or more of the social or behavioral science fields to assess needs and concerns of clients and understand how social or behavioral patterns or attitudes impact and affect work and family life issues.

Must have skill in conducting interviews to establish the nature and extent of concerns and issues, provided assistance in developing goals and plans, and determine appropriate referral services and options.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships using tact and diplomacy in interacting with Commands, individuals, families, military, and community agencies, and FFSC staff.

Skill in working with social service delivery systems in the military and civilian community and gaining knowledge of individual agencies' policies and procedures and establishing agreements.

Skill in using various computer software database, spreadsheet, word processing, and network programs such as Internet, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other FFSC databases.

Ability to collect, evaluate and disseminate information and assess strengths, weaknesses, and needs of serviced population to establish program goals, objectives, and procedures.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.