The Indiana National Guard is seeking Family Assistance Specialists, civilian contract positions, to provide assistance, referrals, and support to military service members and their families, in order to maintain stability on the home front and ensure mission success. The positions will be located throughout the state of Indiana, including the possible 
following locations: New Albany, Muncie, Lafayette, Linton, Connersville, Ft. Wayne, Plymouth, Kokomo, Madison, Crawfordsville, and Indianapolis.
Anticipated employee start date will be October 1, 2007.
Major Duties include:
1) Assisting service members and families with pay issues and financial assistance.
2) Maintaining the critical communication link between families and unit rear detachment.
3) Ensure the responsiveness of established community resources and referrals.
4) Assisting service members and families with accessing benefits such as I.D. cards and health insurance.
5) Educating families on deployment and reunion services and entitlements.
6) This position does require travel, including by land and air. Some evening and weekend duties are required.
Salary Range 
32K – 36K
Benefits Package
Minimum Qualifications
Military and/or Family Readiness Experience Required
Knowledge of Community Social Services Referral Required
Excellent Presentation Skills Required
Strong Writing Skills Required
Valid State Drivers License Required
Word, Excel, PowerPoint Required
Bachelors Degree Preferred
Send Resume and Cover Letter to Belinda Ireland, State Family Assistance Coordinator at Belinda.r.ireland@us.army.mil
or by fax to 260-356-1868.
Deadline for application is 1 August 2007.
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State Youth Coordinator
Position Location: This position will be located at the Indiana Joint Forces Headquarters located in Indianapolis in the Family Program Office.
Supervision: The incumbent must work closely with the State Family Program Director (SFPD) and be able to perform all duties with minimum supervision.
Qualifications:
Must demonstrate:
-Familiarity with the issues of deployment.
-Ability to work effectively with children of all ages.
-Ability to plan and supervise a wide variety of child and youth related activities.
-Ability to plan, organize and execute local and state events.
-Areas of expertise relating to the creation, implementation, and oversight of a State Program.
-Excellent communication (both verbal and written) skills.
-Ability to support and advocate for the state program (Travel around the state to support deployment/reunion activities and to promote the activities of the Youth Program).
-Ability to work effectively with partnering organizations (OMK, 4-H, BGCA.
-Ability to work effectively within a team.
-Willingness to participate in professional development opportunities.
Special Requirements
-Ability to pass any necessary background investigations.
-Must possess a valid driver’s license.
-Must be willing to travel by both land and air.
-Must have a basic proficiency with Microsoft Programs.
-Ability to work some evenings and weekends.
Education
Master’s degree in the areas of education and/or social services preferred or Bachelor’s Degree and three years experience.
General Duties:
State subject matter expert on Child and Youth Services (CYS)
Advisor to state commanders (TAG, BDE, BN) and state Family Program staff on matters related to child and youth services.
Work collaboratively with Family Program personnel, e.g., ARNG, Regional NGB/CYS Program Manager, State Family Program Director, FACs
Assist in development of state CYS program
Identify, train, and coordinate with CYS points of contact in each state
Facilitate and implement ARNG youth activities/services using local/state/national resources and partners, e.g., 4H, BGCA, NMFA, MCEC, schools, etc.
Maintain involvement with Army outreach initiatives, e.g., Operation: Military Kids (OMK), Operation: Child Care (OCC)
Maintain ARNG/ANG statistical data, reports and provide trend analysis as directed by NGB/CYS Regional Coordinator
Assist in development and delivery of training
Facilitate and implement child care and supporting services using local/state/national resources.
Serve as a member of ARNG working groups and other committees/taskforces as appropriate
Prepare monthly reports documenting work accomplished, problems encountered, significant results, and work planned
Create and maintain databases of contact information
Provide information/resources as necessary
Salary is commensurate with experience, range of $40 - 43K, and a benefits package is available.
Cover letters and resumes may be sent to Susan Richards, State Family Program Director at susan.richards@us.army.mil or via mail at Indiana National Guard, Joint Forces Headquarters, 2002 South Holt Road, Family Program, Indianapolis, IN 46241. The deadline for application is 1 August 2007.
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