Job Description
JOB SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:
The Family Services Coordinators will support the United States Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) Family Programs (FP) and the Quality-of-Life Outreach Program (QoLOP) by providing Family Services Coordinators program support to the Soldiers, families, and Government Service (GS) Civilians assigned to the command who either are assigned to Ft Knox KY or are geographically dispersed within the commands area of operations both Continental United States (CONUS) and OCONUS.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare and Manage Correspondence: The FSC shall review and become familiar with the USAREC correspondence guide. When updating the Resource Guide, Website, Information and Referral resource spreadsheet, preparing and training slides and materials, will be prepared (typed, edited, and formatted) in accordance with applicable guidelines.
- Update HQ USAREC Soldier and Family support services website and platforms: The FSC shall ensure all information and referral resources listed on websites utilized by SFAB to communicate with subordinate units and Families is correct and current and that all old and outdated info is purged from those sites. Post updated resources and information of SFAB websites approved by the government.
- Wellness Training: The FSC shall annually conduct or assist Soldier and Spouse wellness training either in person, virtually or telephonically, by providing presentations on information and referral resources, AOS, MOS, relocation assistance resources, wellbeing program and services, and others. The FSC shall answer questions and conduct follow-up and any additional training as needed.
- Gym Memberships: The FSC shall review all Armed Services (AS) Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) Gym Membership Independent Duty Personnel (IDP) requests submitted for completeness and correctness and provide assistance to Commanders and Soldiers on utilizing the ASYMCA Gym Membership Program. The FSC will serve as the Military Component Approving Official (MCAO) for USAREC.
- Family Programs Volunteer Services: The FSC shall support Family Programs Volunteer services by providing guidance and training to SFAs and SFRGs on how to use and input Volunteer Hours and Volunteer Records into Volunteer Management Information System and preparing and printing volunteer awards.
- Recruiting and Retention College (RRC) Briefings: The FSC shall provide weekly briefings at the Recruiting and Retention College (located at Ft. Knox KY), to new Recruiters attending the Army Recruiting Course (ARC), and newly assigned Company Commanders and First Sergeants, attending the Co CDR/1SG Course and Company Executive Officers attending the Co XO Course.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possess a minimum of a four-year degree from an accredited college or university in a social science field, business, communications, public administration, or a related field of study or four years’ experience in a social science field.
- Read, write, and speak English and have a demonstrated knowledge of basic office protocol and etiquette.
- Capability to proficiently operating copiers, facsimile machines, word processors, microcomputer, printer, modems, and/or computer terminal using a standard typewriter style keyboard with additional function keys to produce work accurately and efficiently.
- Capability to proficiently using Microsoft Office Suite to include Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, and SharePoint.
- Demonstrate knowledge of proper grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and terminology commonly used in business office environments to prepare formal correspondence from handwritten drafts or oral instructions. Knowledge of or capable of learning standard processing procedures and formats, distribution, and retention policies for correspondence and reports produced in accordance with AR 25-50.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Must have a four-year degree from an accredited college or university in a social science field, business, communications, public administration, or a related field of study or four years’ experience in a social science field.
COMPETENCIES:
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- High level of patience
- Flexibility/Adaptability
- Initiative/Ability to work independently
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Carrying or lifting 20 pounds.
- Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods, stand for extended periods, navigate stairs and walk short distances between buildings on the installation, as needed.
*The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of the position.
EEO/AAP STATEMENT:
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