Duties : Implements the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) in assigned Area of Responsibility (AOR) and conducts ongoing assessment of its consistency and effectiveness. Identifies program needs, and challenges and presents recommendations and assistance to influence policy compliance issues. Stays abreast of Department of the Navy (DON), SECNAV, OPNAV, and CNIC policies and interprets/articulates their meaning, priorities and intent. Utilizes focus groups, in person contacts and surveys to interface with service members and their families to identify resources and services to promote availability of EFMP to support individual needs; assisting families in assertively pursuing rights to resources available to them. Participates as assigned in the Inclusion Action Team (IAT).Ensures collection of data in compliance with policies and guidance. Facilitates the development and collaboration of installation EFMP outreach and awareness campaigns to include planning of local events. Participates in coordination and execution of special needs camps, support groups for EFMP families, special events and workshops coordinated by the EFMP. Collaborates with eligible families to coordinate use of the Navy services, such as Respite Care Priority Housing and TRICARE Extended Care Health Option (ECHO). Works in concert with the EFMP team to ensure the program works effectively to support families while maintaining compliance with all legal and regulatory guidance. Ensures command EFMP personnel are properly trained to provide briefings to commands that include eligibility, maintaining confidentiality, and available support services. Develops, updates and maintains installation EFMP education, outreach and public affairs programs, to include awareness briefings for command, unit, community organizations, individuals and families and distinguished visitors. Develops and facilitates workshops and trainings on EFMP and other topic of interest to families and commands Maintains personal records of required and completed staff training as well as, professional development trainings completed to comply with program requirements and to gain knowledge to enhance ability to provide up-to-date and relevant service and support Communicates directly with each assigned EFMP family case upon notification of assignment to offer support services. Interviews and assesses individual client and family circumstances upon and during enrollment to identify and evaluate their special needs and situational stressors, determine services for appropriate assistance, provide tailored guidance and updated information on services to improve quality of life and track progress of activity. Maintains a case file in the Navy Accountability and Assessment System (NFAAS) for each assigned EFMP family that includes the Installation Support Privacy Consent Form and detailed contact notes. Documents and maintains current records in the Fleet and Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS), as required. Assists service members and their families with accessing available resources and services to support individual needs. Provides guidance to families regarding identifying early intervention and special education needs. Helps develop strategies to meet the identified needs and assists with navigating the processes needed to connect them with helping agencies, programs, and resources within the community. Educate and inform families on Special Education documentation and support services, i.e. school services, access to therapies, related resources, and workshops, etc. Facilitate effective communication and meeting planning strategies that will further empower families with effective tools to self-advocate for their exceptional family member. Prepares for and participates in meetings between military families and special needs support professionals to develop the Individual Education Program (IEP) and/or 504 plans. Following a IEP and/or 504 plan meeting, provide ongoing special education support to families, guardians and individuals as they monitor the effectiveness and execution of IEP and/or 504 plans and request changes to plans as their needs evolve. Screens, updates and retains all required forms and other supporting documentation related to case evaluation and assessment, utilizing NFAAS, in accordance with regulatory and policy guidance as established by DOD and Navy. Participates in the maintenance and development of a library of special needs educational, referral and resource materials. Identifies conflicting or incomplete case information and works with family to update in order to provide proper recommendations, determine status and eligibility of enrollment of members. Researches and analyzes trends impacting families with special needs, identifies needs that are not being met for planning and assessment purposes, and reports and shares findings with leadership, management and action groups.
Requirements : **Conditions of Employ