Family Program Assistant (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

This National Guard Title 32 excepted service position serves as an assistant in accomplishing the objectives of the Family Program. The assistant supports staff assistance visits to ensure policies conform with guidance to staff and units, helps assess family members’ needs, identifies issues affecting family life, recruiting, retention, and readiness, and recommends program or policy changes. The position coordinates communication between family members and the National Guard; prepares information about entitlements, events, missions, roles, and functions; and gathers, compiles, publishes, and distributes information about family activities. It also maintains referral resources and assists units with local information, referral, and follow-up programs.

The assistant provides technical support, briefings, and training related to Family Program and quality-of-life issues. The role coordinates volunteer recruitment, training, and support for Family Readiness Groups (FRGs), maintains volunteer service documentation and resource materials, and helps organize volunteer councils, workshops, and seminars. Additional duties include assisting with family support planning for mobilization, budget preparation, volunteer travel orders, and the state family youth program; collecting and organizing volunteer, family, and related data; and performing other duties as assigned.

This is a National Guard position requiring membership or eligibility for immediate membership. Selectees must wear the military uniform and meet applicable federal suitability and other employment conditions.

Requirements

• National Guard membership is required; applicants who are not current members must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the military grade listed in the announcement.
• Military grades: Enlisted (E6 and below).
• Administrative or clerical experience, education, or training demonstrating ability to perform the position’s duties.
• Experience using computer and automation systems.
• At least 12 months of experience interpreting and applying regulations, procedures, or laws.
• Experience providing a working knowledge of administrative functions.
• Experience demonstrating the ability to advise lower-graded employees.
• Experience working independently and setting priorities with very little supervisory control.
• Must wear the military uniform.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May be required to successfully complete a 1- or 2-year probationary/trial period.
• A person convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Transcripts must be provided to support education claims.

Responsibilities

• Support staff assistance visits and help ensure policies conform with guidance to staff and units.
• Assist in designing and conducting needs assessments of family members and identifying program requirements.
• Identify issues affecting family life, recruiting, retention, and readiness; prepare information papers and other documents; and recommend program or policy changes.
• Coordinate communication between family members and the National Guard.
• Prepare information concerning entitlements, schedules of events, missions, roles, and functions of the National Guard.
• Interface with units and family members and gather information concerning family activities.
• Compile, publish, and disseminate Family Program newsletters.
• Develop and maintain a library of community, state, and federal resource documents available for family referrals.
• Assist units in developing and maintaining local information, referral, and follow-up programs.
• Provide technical assistance to personnel publicizing Family Program and quality-of-life issues.
• Conduct briefings and training for staff and units to provide information and encourage interest and support.
• Coordinate volunteer service activities, including formal training and recruitment; support volunteers working with FRGs; and instruct and train units, soldiers, and families.
• Provide technical assistance and information to help develop local unit FRGs.
• Identify key volunteers and develop and conduct their orientation and training programs.
• Maintain documentation of volunteer services and resource materials concerning volunteerism, providing materials to volunteers as needed.
• Conduct workshops and seminars as appropriate.
• Identify volunteers for the Family Program volunteer council and coordinate council activities and communications.
• Assist in planning and coordinating resources for family assistance during mobilization.
• Assist in preparing budget requirements for the Family Program.
• Initiate Invitational Travel Orders for volunteers when necessary.
• Assist with the state family youth program addressing youth issues related to Guard life, readiness, and well-being.
• Collect and organize volunteer, family, and other related data.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package; employees and their families have access to a range of federal benefits. Specific eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed