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Leidos

$59K - $106K/yr

The Adult Military and Family Life Counselor (Adult-MFLC) position offers a unique opportunity to ... of Defense Education Activity. The outdoor locations frequently involve traversing over uneven ...

Zeiders Enterprises

Military and Family Life Counselor (CYB) Summary MFLC Counselors provide assessment, short-term ... Provide education knowledge to participants including: The meaning of specific symptoms and/or what ...

Leidos

$59K - $106K/yr

The Child and Youth Behavioral Military and Family Life Counselor (CYB-MFLC) position offers a ... teens on educational activities and appropriate developmental focus. * Visually observe ...

Leidos

$59K - $106K/yr

The Child and Youth Behavioral Military and Family Life Counselor (CYB-MFLC) position offers a ... teens on educational activities and appropriate developmental focus. * Visually observe ...

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What are some common challenges faced by family life educators when working with diverse family structures?

Family Life Educators often encounter challenges related to addressing the unique needs of families from various cultural, socioeconomic, and structural backgrounds. Navigating differing values, communication styles, and family dynamics requires adaptability and sensitivity. To effectively support all participants, educators must employ inclusive teaching strategies and continuously develop cultural competence. Building trust and rapport with families while maintaining professional boundaries is also essential in this role.

What is a family life educator?

Family Life Educators are professionals who provide education, resources, and support to individuals and families to help them improve their relationships and overall well-being. They cover topics such as parenting, communication skills, financial management, and healthy relationships. Family Life Educators work in a variety of settings, including schools, community organizations, and healthcare facilities, using evidence-based programs to empower families and communities.

What is the difference between Family Life Educator vs Child and Family Social Worker?

AspectFamily Life EducatorChild and Family Social Worker
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in human services, family studies, or related fields; certifications varyRequires a bachelor's degree in social work or related field; licensure often necessary
Work EnvironmentCommunity centers, schools, non-profits, healthcare settingsChild welfare agencies, hospitals, government offices, non-profits
Employer & IndustryNon-profits, educational institutions, healthcare providersGovernment agencies, child welfare organizations, hospitals

Family Life Educators focus on providing education and resources to families to improve relationships and parenting skills, often in community or educational settings. Child and Family Social Workers handle case management, advocacy, and intervention for at-risk children and families, often working within government or social service agencies. While both roles support families, their scope and responsibilities differ significantly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a family life educator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Family Life Educator, you need a strong background in family science, human development, and educational methods, often supported by a degree in family studies or a related field and the Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) credential. Familiarity with curriculum development software, online learning platforms, and assessment tools is typically required. Exceptional communication, cultural sensitivity, and facilitation skills help build trust and effectively engage diverse families. These competencies are essential for delivering impactful education, supporting healthy family dynamics, and fostering community well-being.
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Infographic showing various Family Life Educator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.

WORK AND FAMILY LIFE COORDINATOR

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Newport, RI • On-site, Remote

$69K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Commander, Navy Installations Command rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

11th of 49 rated military and defense

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This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
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  • You will identify family and single service member issues, trends, needs, and priorities to propose new programs.
  • You will instruct training and seminars to address career transition issues and interests.
  • You will advise customers on transition support services (e.g., career, transition, interviewing skills, resume writing, job applications).
  • You will determine client needs through interview and assessment of client financial information and history.
  • You will implement work and family service plans to meet short and long-range program goals.
  • You will evaluate the effectiveness of existing prevention and family training or workshops and make recommendations for improvement.

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Conditions of employment
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-7 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Planning, implementing and administering family life services and activities to support military members, retirees and their families 2) Developing activities, programs and services to improve quality of life for community members in aspects of career, social, financial, health and community 3) Provide training and information on a variety of Quality-of-Life Programs to communicate available resources to community including financial concerns, transitions, deployment, stress, etc.4) Collaborate with military members, leaders and community members to execute a multi-department installation to manage events, activities and programs. NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for this position
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Education
In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:
Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree
OR
Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree
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Possession of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to this position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/
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A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.
A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.
Additional information
This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Several vacancies may be filled.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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