Work and Family Life Specialist

Zeiders Enterprises, Inc.

Work and Family Life Specialist providing consultation and virtual education for programs supporting military families. Collaborating with stakeholders to deliver essential training and resources globally.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇯🇵 JapanMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing consultation, education, and training in support of Work and Family Life programs, with a strong focus on virtual service delivery and effective communication. Proficient in managing multiple priorities and utilizing digital technology to enhance training and support for service members and their families.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Social ScienceExperience In Deployment And Mobilization SupportProficiency In Microsoft Office SuiteStrong Technical Acumen For Virtual TrainingKnowledge Of Adult Education Principles

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Hard Skills

Presentation SkillsFacilitation SkillsNeeds Assessment DevelopmentLife Skills EducationTransition AssistanceFamily Employment ReadinessOmbudsman TrainingRelocation AssistanceDigital Technology UtilizationManagement Reporting

Soft Skills

Effective Verbal CommunicationEffective Written CommunicationCollaborationTime ManagementProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

OutlookTeamsCustom DatabasesAV EquipmentVirtual Training Platforms

Industry Keywords

Fleet And Family Support ProgramMilitary Lifestyle KnowledgeSocial ServicesCommunity ResourcesAdult Learning Model

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work and Family Life Specialists (WFLSs) provide one-on-one consultation, education, training, and information and referral services in support of the Work and Family Life (WFL) Program areas of the Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP) services.
WFLSs provide support via various forms of service delivery, including virtual services via webinar, video, email, and phone, and in-person services.
WFLSs provide in-person services through mobile training teams and virtual service delivery to service members and their families in remote locations throughout the world and aboard Navy ships (in port, at sea or in foreign countries).
Key quality of life topics presented include, but are not limited to, deployment and mobilization support, ombudsman training and support, relocation assistance, life skills education, transition assistance and family employment readiness.
WFLSs collaborate with FFSP stakeholders to plan, schedule, and execute training services to ensure effective and efficient delivery of various educational programs and services to service members and families.
Mandatory travel requirements: May require up to 50% travel for specified periods of time to provide in-person support at locations throughout the world and aboard Navy ships.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidates must live in Japan or Guam.
Bachelor’s degree in social science or related behavioral science field OR a combination of social science education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree OR Four years’ equivalent experience.
Experience making presentations and facilitating training for large and small groups in person and through online platforms.
Experience using various forms of digital technology to facilitate virtual training.
Demonstrate general knowledge of FFSP programs and experience in one or more of the following program area(s): Deployment and Mobilization Support, Ombudsman Training and Support, Relocation Assistance, Life Skills Education, Transition Assistance, Family Employment Readiness.
Strong technical acumen using various tools to support virtual service delivery, communication, and collaboration (e.g. Outlook, Teams, Custom Databases, etc.) and ability to set up personal computer and AV equipment at various locations while on travel.
Knowledge of the development and execution of needs assessment tools (i.e. surveys).
Knowledge of the military and the challenges of the military lifestyle.
Knowledge of social services and/or community resources.
Knowledge of the tenets of adult education and the development of training curricula based on the adult learning model.
Proven experience managing multiple priorities.
Ability to use verbal and written communication skills effectively.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software and demonstrated ability to use software to prepare management reports and provide information.
Must be able to meet naval shipboard requirements, to include physical requirements to navigate onboard, when deployed on navy ship.

Benefits

Comp & perks

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.