Military and Family Readiness Spec

State of Oklahoma • McAlester, OK

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About The Position

This position provides information, referrals, follow-up, and outreach to military service members and their families in accordance with National Guard Bureau regulations. It assists with accomplishing the objectives of the Soldier and Family Readiness Program (SFRP) for the Army National Guard to support Soldier retention and family readiness.

The specialist supports program development and implementation at the state level, including family readiness, family assistance, financial literacy education, employment outreach, volunteer training and management, and quality-of-life and well-being initiatives. The role conducts needs assessments, organizes program data, maintains reporting systems and records, and provides briefings to leaders, commanders, Soldiers, families, readiness groups, and community partners.

The position operates a family assistance center and provides information, referrals, and non-medical administrative case management across essential services. It coordinates assistance from military, government, and civilian organizations; maintains resource directories; conducts outreach; and provides support during EFAC operations, Yellow Ribbon Reintegration activities, Recruit Sustainment Program activities, drill, and annual training as required.

The specialist provides training and technical support to commanders, Family Readiness Liaisons, units, volunteers, Soldiers, and families. Duties also include recruiting and supporting volunteers, maintaining volunteer records, planning recognition and training activities, supporting deployment-cycle and steady-state readiness, maintaining information channels, and contributing information for program budget forecasting. The position maintains contact with commanders and conducts staff assistance visits in its assigned geographical area.

The role is based in Mustang, Oklahoma, and requires travel, including required training in and outside Oklahoma. Employment is contingent on background checks and pre-employment screening. The employee must maintain a valid driver's license and be able to obtain and maintain a T3 security clearance. The position is FLSA non-exempt.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and one year of professional or technical administrative experience in business or public administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and telephone communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Access.
• Familiarity with photocopiers and scanning devices, telephone features, and internet use.
• Broad-based knowledge, experience, and skills in military personnel, human resources, and Family Programs, with an understanding of the Army National Guard.
• Working knowledge of military well-being programs, Family Programs, and deployment or training support cycle requirements.
• Ability to gather information, make program-improvement recommendations, synthesize information, and communicate it orally and in writing throughout the organization.
• Ability to develop and present PowerPoint briefings.
• Confident, experienced public-speaking skills.
• Professional, disciplined, dedicated, self-starting, and able to work independently in a remote location with minimum oversight.
• Flexibility with working schedule is mandatory.
• Successful security review as required by the government.
• Favorable NCIC/OSBI background check and successful pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and be able to travel and attend required training in and outside Oklahoma.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a T3 security clearance; eligibility for national security positions is limited to U.S. citizens.
• Able to sit and perform computer work for long periods and lift fifteen pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accomplishing the objectives of the Soldier and Family Readiness Program for the Army National Guard.
• Support staff assistance visits and provide input into developing, communicating, and implementing the state Family Readiness Program.
• Conduct needs assessments and collect, organize, submit, and maintain program, volunteer, family, and case information.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in the NGB-approved system of record and operate computer systems for reporting and information dissemination.
• Conduct briefings for leadership, commanders, Soldiers, families, Soldier and Family Readiness Groups, and community partners.
• Operate a family assistance center and provide information, resource referrals, and non-medical administrative case management across essential services.
• Develop and maintain electronic and hard-copy directories of resources, agencies, and organizations.
• Coordinate assistance from military, government, and civilian organizations for service members, families, retirees, and civilian government employees.
• Establish recurring outreach contact with designated individuals as directed.
• Provide support during 24/7 EFAC operations, Yellow Ribbon Reintegration activities, Recruit Sustainment Program activities, drill, and annual training as required.
• Provide training and technical support to commanders and Family Readiness Liaisons for unit family readiness programs and readiness groups.
• Recruit, train, and support volunteers; complete administrative actions for statutory volunteer appointments; and maintain volunteer personnel records and service-hour documentation.
• Plan volunteer recognition activities and make recommendations for volunteer awards.
• Initiate Invitational Travel Orders for volunteers and reconcile volunteer reimbursements.
• Plan and conduct workshops and seminars offering life-skills and family-readiness training.
• Support volunteer council members and coordinate council activities and communications.
• Assist higher headquarters with planning and coordinating program resources, briefings, and training for deployment-cycle support and steady-state readiness.
• Maintain a system for providing publications and information to units and readiness groups, including through relevant social media platforms.
• Provide technical support and training to unit Family Readiness Liaisons and Rear Detachment Commanders.
• Submit information to support program development and budget forecasting.
• Maintain regular contact with commanders and command teams to identify support and training needs.

Benefits

• Matching contributions to employees’ retirement plans.
• 11 holidays.
• A minimum of 15 days of annual and sick leave per year.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including a benefit allowance to offset insurance premiums for employees and eligible dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time