EFMP CASE WORKER NF4* (RFT) EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM (EFMP)

Serves as the installation non-clinical Case Worker for the United States Marine Corps Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP). Manages services that include intake, identification, assessment, evaluation, tracking and referral of eligible family members in the EFMP.

Serves as a liaison to and works closely with medical and non-medical installation and community professionals on provision of available services and resources at the command to ensure best possible care in accordance with community, national and Marine Corps standards.

Assists in the identification of and facilitates referrals to appropriate medical and non-medical installation and community resources. Conducts and completes a Family Needs Assessment and Services Plan, as appropriate. Assists in identification of community resources.

Oversees and tracks the progress of families assigned to their caseload, ensuring consistent support and alignment with communicated needs and established goals. Personally contacts each EFMP family upon notification of assignment to offer support services.

At minimum, conducts assessments with sponsors and their families to comprehensively understand their needs and circumstances. Establishes and maintains an electronic case file in the EFMP Case Management System (CMS) for each assigned EFMP family that includes detailed contact notes for each contact.

Routinely assesses individual sponsor and family circumstances, identifying needs, helping the family to create desired goals, and assisting with successful completion of those goals in support of improved quality of life.

Serves to support and assist Marines and their families in accessing available resources and services to support individual needs.

Such resources may include but are not limited to: Respite Care, Recreation options, Special Education, Supplemental Security Income/Social Security Disability Insurance and Medicaid Waivers, PCS Transitions, Transitioning to Adulthood, Early Intervention, Managing Deployments, Building Networks of Support, Permanent Dependency, Services Animals, Tricare, etc.

Participates in meetings between Marine families and special education support professionals associated with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Participates as assigned in Inclusion Action Team (IAT) meetings, as outlined in MCO 1754.4. Empowers families in assertively pursuing rights to resources available to them.

Prepares needs assessments and recommendations to assist eligible members in connecting with appropriate resources and services. Assists in coordinating referral for care and resources with installation and community partners.

Bachelor¿s degree in Behavioral Health or a related social science, or combination of equivalent education and experience, or four years of appropriate experience that demonstrates knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences and working in a case management capacity with families who have members with special needs.

Case Management certification from an accredited source preferred. Knowledge of the Military lifestyle to include service/unit organization and rank structure and military, family and personal support services available.

Knowledge of military laws, policies, regulations, resources and practices regarding medical and educational benefits, programs, services and community agencies for family members enrolled in EFMP.

Skills in active and empathic listening and interviewing and applying sound judgment for assessing individual and family needs; problem-solving and advocating for support or services; or determining an appropriate course of action.

Written and oral communication skills to effectively provide case management assistance to people in various emotional states and varying needs; and to conduct briefs, workshops and training. Inter-personal skills to relate to all segments of the military and civilian community using persuasiveness, poise, tact and objectivity.

Proficiency with computer software and applications involving word processing, email communication, database management desktop publishing, and internet navigation.