Systems Navigator (SN) - Schofield Barracks, HI

Job Description

Job Description

The EFMP is a mandatory enrollment program that works with other military and civilian agencies to provide comprehensive and coordinated community support, housing, educational, medical, and personnel services to Families with special needs. Soldiers on active duty enroll in the program when they have a Family member with special medical and / or education needs requiring specialized services. EFMP ensures that a family member's needs are considered during the military personnel assignment process so their needs can be considered during the military personnel assignment process.

Systems Navigators and ACS Compliance Specialists (SNACS) - Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) - Systems Navigator (SN)

System Navigators are responsible for daily coordination to ensure the facilitation of networking between Families who have special needs and the systems of required care. Duties of the position include intake interviews and documentation, identification needs assessment of the Family member, referrals, follow-up care and information, advocacy, and collaboration with providers in both the civilian and military community.

Job Duties

• Provide home visits for the Soldier and or Family members to offer support as needed and / or requested.
• Coordinate with Government agencies and civilian service providers to identify the availability of non-EFMP respite care resources.
• Maintain an information catalog of national, state, and local networks and contacts with military and civilian service providers who offer assistance to families with special needs.
• Coordinate a support group and / or workshops monthly.
• Present EFMP Systems Navigation briefings to provide Soldiers and Family members an overview of available EFMP related services.
• Provide information and referral services to Families by identifying appropriate resources and helping them make an informed choice of services available.
• Partners with Families to increase resilience, develop self-advocacy skills, and improve their ability to navigate systems effectively.
• Manage the Soldiers and Family member records in accordance with all required Army and DoD regulations.
• Facilitate warm hand off to the appropriate program personnel when transitions occur.
• Collects and explores data for planning, reporting, and program improvement, completed monthly reports meeting program deadlines.
• Implements policies, procedures, and practices that connect Families to support services.

Required Skills / Qualifications

Required Education Level

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.