FAMILY MEMBER EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FMEAP) SPECIALIST, NF-0301-04
What you'd do
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.
Major duties
What to Expect Builds and maintains relationships within the military community, local, regional, and national industry partners, to include federal, state, county, city, and private industries to maintain a comprehensive list of ongoing employment opportunities, state employment services, military spouse employment initiatives, job portals, entrepreneurship opportunities, industry sites, skills building training, and labor market information and workforce labor trends. Performs a variety of administrative duties including, maintaining attendance rosters for workshops and training, scheduling one-on-one meetings and interviews, planning workshop schedules, following up with clients to support their career and education needs, providing timely feedback for request for information to HQMC. Maintains client records to match and follow up with clients on job vacancies. Executes timely data collection and submissions of services and support rendered to HQMC Data Tool. Participates in the Marine Corps Family Programs (MCFP) Certification by submitting timely evidence and participating in observations and interviews on behalf of the program as requested. Attends regularly scheduled meetings and trainings with HQMC including scheduled conference calls, annual training, and professional trainings. Evaluates and interprets data to ensure that program needs are met for program and services. Provides oversight, administration, coordination, and development of the Volunteer Management Program (VMP). Builds and maintains relationships with Marine and Family Programs, MCCS Programs, and community organizations to coordinate and enhance opportunities for volunteers. Fosters collaborative partnerships with Marine and Family Programs, MCCS Programs, and community organizations to promote the VMP to the Marine Corps community. Establishes procedures for the acceptance of volunteer opportunities for service members, family members, and civilian employees. Manages, monitors, and assesses volunteerism and volunteer placement satisfaction. Tailors personalized career planning sessions to military spouses and eligible family members, guiding them in setting and achieving career goals aligned with their unique skills, interests, and professional backgrounds. Conducts comprehensive career assessments to evaluate strengths, interests, skills, and career objectives, providing a clear roadmap for professional development and assisting clients with setting realistic and achievable career goals. Conducts interviews to assess client's knowledge, skills, and abilities for referral to employment vacancies and educational opportunities. Assists clients in exploring various occupational pathways within specific industries or sectors, advising on job roles, required qualifications, and potential career trajectories and transportable careers. Offers personalized support to clients in resume review and writing with an emphasis on highlighting key skills and volunteer work, application processes for both civilian and federal careers, effective interviewing techniques, presentation skills, negotiation skills, guidance in professionalism and confidence to help clients secure favorable employment terms. Perform duties as the appointed Installation Volunteer Coordinator (IVC) and primary point of contact for the VMP. Provides Volunteer Management training and information to Marine Corps programs and community organizations on the acceptance of voluntary services from service members, family members, and civilian employees in support of their programs. Conducts informational briefs and presentations for internal and external customers and programs. Delivers high quality workshops to meet client needs, utilizing technology and varied media as appropriate. May work a fluctuating work schedule to complete work assignments outside of the typical work week and work hours. May travel to complete work assignments and conduct or attend conferences and meetings. This position requires the incumbent to have a valid, state-issued driver's license. This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required. Performs other related duties as assigned.
What you need to qualify
What are we looking for? Bachelor's Degree in Education, Counseling, Human Services, or a related field is required AND a minimum of three years of experience in, or related to, Human Resources, Education, advising, career planning, career coaching, or career services. Master's Degree in Education, Counseling, Human Resources, or a related field is highly preferred. Expert ability to communicate effectively and professionally in writing and in person with various levels of technical, professional, management and administrative personnel. Must also have skills to organize and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously. Expert ability to work independently and follow through on assigned tasks. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships using tact, diplomacy, emotional intelligence, confidentiality, and overall professionalism. Must be able to incorporate and rapidly adapt to changing facets, priorities, and procedures. Comprehensive knowledge of the administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to the administration of the programs to include knowledge of the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Marine Corps program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key program events and milestones, and methods of evaluating program accomplishments for FMEAP and VMP. Highly proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software suites. Knowledge of learning management systems, and automated information systems, and software applications. Knowledge of personal and professional development requirements and program execution. Expert ability to ascertain employment and career needs from clients and provide appropriate guidance. Knowledge and experience of career coaching, career development and advising techniques to support reintegration, education, and workforce development of clients. Ability to interpret self-assessment results and determine client compatibility and requirements for current and post-transition goals. Ability to understand workforce standards and labor market trends. Ability to collect, evaluate, and disseminate information and assess and measure the organizations' and other serviced populations' trends, concerns, and needs. Thorough knowledge of employment matters and principles. Ability to screen and match clients based on skills, interests, and personal and professional development. Knowledge of and expert ability to evaluate, plan, and deliver training in both classroom and online settings to a wide variety of audiences. Knowledge of and ability to use current education practices in career advisement.
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