Social and Family Program Specialist

Joint Activities • Fort Bragg, NC

23d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a Social and Family Program Specialist for the Joint Activities at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The role manages Social and Family Domain programs supporting Service members, civilian employees, and family members, and serves as the primary command liaison for military family-support programs and community service organizations. The specialist advises command leaders on family readiness policies, program needs, and emerging social concerns; coordinates referrals to military, medical, behavioral health, legal, financial, and community resources; and develops command policies and recommendations aligned with Department of Defense and Service requirements.

The position monitors program performance through surveys, inspections, standards, and customer feedback; analyzes family readiness issues and recommends command or higher-headquarters action; and plans and executes family readiness conferences, training, recognition events, and command-sponsored activities. It also maintains internal controls over program funds, personnel utilization, and contracted support, and provides administrative oversight and quality assurance for assigned contractor personnel.

The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Top-Secret security clearance or access. The position includes recurring interaction with children and youth under age 18, may involve TDY travel up to 30 days CONUS and up to 10% OCONUS, requires a pre-employment physical, and has a 50-pound heavy-lifting requirement. A one-year probationary period may apply. Applicants must meet an eligible employment authority category and the stated specialized-experience and time-in-grade requirements, as applicable. The specialized experience is one year managing Social and Family Domain programs, advising leaders on family readiness policy and program issues, and evaluating outcomes to improve service quality and compliance, typically at the GS-11 level.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience managing Social and Family Domain programs supporting Service members and their families; advising leaders on family readiness policy and program issues; and evaluating program outcomes to improve service quality and compliance. This experience is typically at the GS-11 level.
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Top-Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Must complete pre-employment screening and random testing thereafter, including testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing following direct involvement in an on-duty accident.
• Must be able to interact with children and youth under age 18 on a recurring basis.
• Must complete a pre-employment physical.
• Must meet one or more of the listed employment-authority categories and provide proof of eligibility.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage Social and Family Domain programs supporting Service members, civilian employees, and family members.
• Serve as the primary command liaison for military family-support programs and community service organizations.
• Advise command leaders on family readiness policies, program needs, and emerging social concerns.
• Coordinate referrals to military, medical, behavioral health, legal, financial, and community resources.
• Develop command policies and recommendations aligned with Department of Defense and Service requirements.
• Monitor program performance through surveys, inspections, standards, and customer feedback.
• Analyze family readiness issues and recommend appropriate command or higher-headquarters action.
• Plan and execute family readiness conferences, training, recognition events, and command-sponsored activities.
• Maintain internal controls over program funds, personnel utilization, and contracted support.
• Provide administrative oversight and quality assurance for assigned contractor personnel.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family; specific eligibility depends on position type and other factors.
• Incentives such as student loan repayment, advance in hire, relocation, and recruitment may be authorized for qualifying selectees.

What This Job Offers

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