DEPLOYMENT READINESS COORDINATOR NF-0301-04

What to expect

• Oversees the Commander's Unit, Personal Family Readiness Program (UPFRP) for the designated units. Serves as Subject Matter Expert for the UPFRP and supports its mission to aid individual Marines in their responsibility to attain and maintain personal and family readiness by providing command outreach and assistance.
• Plans, coordinates and executes administrative and logistical requirements, in partnership with the Marine Corps Family Team Building staff, installation Marine and Family Services, or other applicable entities, for UPFRP events such as pre-, during and post-deployment training.
• Develops and implements UPFRP communication plan of action and conducts proactive outreach, rapport development and multi-faceted communication efforts to facilitate meaningful two-way communication between the command and its Marines and families.
• Prepares and distributes official communication to Marines and designated family members utilizing the Organization Communication System (OCS). Provides current information pertaining to available resources designed to assist with emerging challenges associated with mission requirements.
• Remains abreast of current on-base and off-base resource offerings and communicates purpose and extent of the family support programs to Marines and extended family members.
• Maintains contact and coordination with MCCS (e.g., Directors of MCFTB and Marine and Family Services, Information and Referral Specialists) and others regarding the effectiveness of MCCS programs and services.
• Assists the Commander with volunteer appointments and/or removal. Coordinates the efforts of Family Readiness Program Assistants by assigning and distributing work and providing guidance for task completion. Validates and tracks volunteer service hours in coordination with the Installation Volunteer Coordinator.
• Analyzes and interprets Marine Corps Orders, policies, rules and regulations related to and governing the UPFRP. Ensures the unit conforms to applicable guidance and regulations in the execution of the UPFRP and remains ready to successfully undergo the scrutiny of higher-headquarters assessments. Drafts unit specific policy and guidance as directed by the Commander.
• Maintains direct contact with HQMC to provide specific UPFRP information for analysis, reporting, and trend identification. Submits monthly data reports to HQMC.
• Monitors and maintains non-appropriated fund allocations. Develops, monitors and maintains budget and spending plan execution.
• Assesses family readiness training and education needs of unit Marines and families, and coordinates MCCS support to meet those needs. Establishes training schedules and coordinates delivery of training. Maintains family readiness training documentation.
• This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs may be required.
• Performs other UPFRP related duties as assigned.