Functional Chief for Work and Family Life Program

International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. is looking for qualified individuals to provide oversight to The Navy Fleet and Family Support Program’s (FFSP) Work and Family Life (WFL) program. The FFSP serves active duty members of the Navy, Marine Corps, Army, and Air Force plus their eligible family members; active duty members of foreign military services who are stationed in the area; reserve military personnel and their family members when they are eligible for military medical care, military members designated as severely wounded, ill and injured and their identified caretakers and, on a space available basis, military retirees and their family members and widows, eligible family members of military decedents and other groups as directed and authorized by higher authorities in response to special circumstances. 

This person shall have oversight of provided Work and Family Life support programs and services that directly support deployment and mission readiness by preparing service and family members to anticipate, understand and cope with the demands associated with the Navy lifestyle and operating tempo. This Functional Chief will work with Service leadership in planning a mix of programs tailored to the needs of the Service and which target different audiences to include single, married, parents and children, wartime and peacetime. This position will also direct service productivity standards, ensure all information and referral, one-on-one, and group education services provided by Work and Family Life Programs staff are properly executed and ensure that staff delivering Work and Family Life Programs are accounting for all services delivered.  

Key Responsibilities

• Provide timely and effective program oversight of the Work and Family Life (WFL) Programs functions, coordinate regularly with Non appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) representatives and the Contract Site Leads, where available, regarding performance and quality of services provided by Work and Family Life Program’s staff and plan and ensure execution of quality assurance activities. 
• The incumbent is responsible for the execution of instructions and regulations affecting the service delivery in the Work and Family Life Programs, analyzing data gathered, briefings, and assisting in developing standardized curriculum and program implementation guidance and making recommendations for the delivery of Work and Family Life Programs.  
• Continually identify best practices for program delivery, assist in the development of curriculum and program implementation guidance to maintain Work and Family Life Programs. 
• Assist Regional FFSP Program Managers on development of marketing plans and campaigns.  
• Continually assess effectiveness of the Work and Family Life Programs and services execution and recommend adjustment of resources or changes to policy and procedures to increase efficiency and effectiveness.  
• Collaborate with other FFSP personnel as the team works to provide FFSP support to individuals, families, commands and others entitled to FFSP services to include deployment and mobilization support, individual deployment support, reginal/site individual deployment support, repatriation, ombudsman training and support, relocation assistance, life skills education, transition assistance, family employment readiness, emergency preparedness and response and emergency case management support as outlined in FFSP directives.  
• Coordinate with agencies and other service support offices when needed.  
• Ensure WFL information is incorporated as appropriate in FFSP education and awareness campaigns.  
• Ensure staff delivering WFL are accounting for all services delivered in the scheduling module in FFSMIS.  
• Monitor Work and Family Life Programs staff training, and compliance with contract performance standards. 
• Oversee the provision of consultations and education/training in the Work and Family Life Programs. 
• Must demonstrate skills in creating and executing plans for large programs.  
• Must possess professional knowledge of social services and/or education delivery systems. 

This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above.