Family Support Coordinator

Family Support CoordinatorMary Esther, Florida On-SiteJob DescriptionResponsibilitiesResponsible for comprehensive and effective coordination, development, and evaluation of programs and services that contribute directly and positively to the preservation of the assigned unit's force and families.Assigned to USSOCOM component commands and serve as the FSC for commands at multiple levels and in multiple locations.Coordinate programs that may be Special Operations specific or sponsored by the Department of Defense organizations, military service, or civilian entities.Identify and document program/service needs and evaluation data.Gather and compile needs and evaluation input from customer populations using existing resources like focus groups, unit meetings, POTFF Family Resilience Program evaluation results, trend information from various staff, and website utilization patterns.Develop needs-based programming for specific demographic groups and geographic locations.Lead and/or assist in the coordination and/or development of official processes, functions, and networking opportunities for subpopulations served. Examples include:Welcome, indoctrination, and mentorship programs for new spouses.Resource Fairs, Deployment Support Briefs, and spouse appreciation events.Educational Training (virtual and direct) on topics such as dealing with combat stress and impact of mobilization.Communication protocols for family support outreach to new spouses and families in remote areas.Family Readiness Group training and consultation for commands.Emergency response protocols.Coordinate the provision of programs and services using existing resources from assigned commands, DoD, and the civilian sector.Assist with the development of standard operating procedures/service provision protocols, program development, community organizing, community outreach, and liaison.Serve as the commander's representative for matters related to family support.Communicate on behalf of the command using various media/social media.QualificationsBachelor's degree in education, human/social services, or a related field OR four years of experience providing social service education or work/family life consultation or coordination services.ExperienceMinimum of two years of experience coordinating social service education programs.Please note: this position is notional and contingent upon the award of a government contract.