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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Family Member Employment Assistance Program Specialist NF4 RFT

Quantico, Virginia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$54K/yr - $64K/yr

3+ years exp

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join their team! The Family Member Employment Assistance Program Specialist will provide comprehensive employment assistance services to military family members, including career coaching, counseling, and facilitating workshops. The role also involves establishing relationships with employers to create job opportunities and maintaining relevant program documentation.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as the Family Member Employment Assistance Program (FMEAP) Specialist in the Personal & Professional Development Programs (P&PD), Marine & Family Programs Division

Provides military family members with one-on-one career coaching and employment counseling

Develops and facilitates related workshops, coordinates career fairs and employer recruitments, and performs employer outreach

Advises on career, volunteer, occupational, and educational goals

Supports and educates clients on the use of career tools and assessments and interprets results of assessments

Assists in building an effective marketing campaign for employment and education events and FMEAP services

Develops and facilitates workshop curriculum specifically targeting military family members

Ensures materials and information is updated and maintained with current resources

Establishes and maintains continuous relationships with corporate and private industry personnel, small business agencies, and local chambers of commerce, economic development council, state employment services, universities, and private employment agencies to develop a database of employment opportunities for family members

Provide information and referrals for credential reimbursement through My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA), Spouse Relicensing Reimbursement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference, Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP), and Military OneSource

Interprets and administers all applicable Marine Corps Orders, Department of Navy and DOD Instructions

Maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to ensure accountabilities for all FMEAP requirements

Document, maintain, and submit FMEAP program usage data in accordance with reporting requirements as directed by HQMC

Qualification

Career coachingHuman ResourcesTrainingAdult educationCertified Career Services ProviderMicrosoft OfficeWorkshop facilitationResume writingEffective communication

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Education, Counseling, Human Services, or a related field

A minimum of three years of experience in, or related to, Human Resources, career planning, career coaching, or career services

If providing career coaching, obtain and maintain, within 2 years of employment, the Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP) credential, through the National Career Development Association

Experience in training and adult education with knowledge of technological training techniques and adult learning theories

Knowledge of theories, methods, and practices in education and training counseling, needs assessments, interviewing, career coaching, and reviewing and writing resumes (federal and private sector)

Knowledge of civilian sector and federal employment application and hiring procedures

Knowledge of Department of Labor and Veterans Affairs benefits, employment services, and related legislation

An operating knowledge of/experience with the Internet, Microsoft Office programs, including SharePoint, job search and career guidance software

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to include participation at official briefings, professional conferences, and training workshops

Must be willing to travel on and off base; be physically capable to stand for prolonged periods and walk, climb stairs; do medium lifting and bending, and set up facilities for events