Program Educator Army Community Service

Position Overview:

The Fort Bliss Army Community Service (ACS) provides programs tailored to the Solider and Family members needs from Family readiness to financial health and everything in between. ACS helps maintain community readiness and resiliency through a wide range of educational opportunities, special events, individualized counseling services, and other offerings. We help Soldiers and their Family members from their first assignments all the way to separation or retirement as well as retirees, veterans, Active service Reservists and the entire Fort Bliss/El Paso community.

The DysTech ACS Fort Bliss Educator will be responsible for providing briefings and educational classes for Soldiers, Family Members, Soldier Family Readiness Groups (SFRGs), units and our Fort Bliss / El Paso community. This role requires an energetic but professional speaker who is comfortable with small and large groups.  Previous military experience and ACS Instructor Training are preferred.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Briefings of small and large groups of military and Family members on a variety of topics to include: AFTB Level I, II, and III classes, anger and stress management, marriage and parenting life skills, resume writing and interview skills, financial readiness and TSP programs.
• Plans and participates in ACS -sponsored events to include Child Abuse awareness, Domestic Violence prevention, and hiring fairs.
• Conducts outreach and support awareness events, family recreational events, community events, school fairs.  The Educator may be fully responsible for planning, scheduling, and marketing these events.  Events may include briefings and running an information table.
• Obtains, compiles, and summarizes program data, prepares, and submits required reports.
• Maintain office files in accordance with Army regulations and mandates.
• Monitor social media resources, such as Facebook and post any relevant information to those sources, or the ACS website.
• Maintain and update slides and professional materials.

Ideal candidate will have the following:

Organized and excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task with working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs to include Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.  Work with diverse clients in a fast-paced environment and maintain a cheerful personality. Able to work with little or no supervision.  Ability to demonstrate understanding, sensitivity, and empathy for clients. Ability to work effectively with individuals and Families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Understanding of the military and DOD.  Must have individual and reliable transportation and willing to travel within an estimated 20- mile radius of the assigned installation.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in one of the following (REQUIRED):
  • Social Work
  • Psychology
  • Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling
  • Counseling
  • Behavioral Science
  • Education
  • Community Health
  • Public Health
• Two (2) years’ experience working with domestic abuse or family violence prevention programs or victims. (REQUIRED)
• Minimum of one year of experience working in a Military Family Support Center or civilian social service agency service Military Families. (Required)
• Be available to work hours or weekends not within the scope of the office business hours. (Required)
• Working Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Required)
• Ability to successfully pass both state and federal government background checks (Required)
• Knowledge of Army Community Service programs (Preferred)

Ability to lift 20lbs, stand for periods of time.