What is a family preservation officer and how to become one

Key steps to become a family preservation officer

1. Explore family preservation officer education requirements

   Most common family preservation officer degrees

   Bachelor's

   60.8 %

   Associate

   19.4 %

   Master's

   13.4 %

   Show more

2. Start to develop specific family preservation officer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Proactive Outreach	17.03%
   Referral Services	13.41%
   Historic Properties	8.11%
   Post Deployment	6.29%
   Event Planning	5.07%

   Show more

3. Complete relevant family preservation officer training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New family preservation officers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a family preservation officer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real family preservation officer resumes.

4. Research family preservation officer duties and responsibilities

   • Establish training schedules and the delivery of training through MCCS to achieve volunteer certification.
   • Collaborate with non-profitorganizations, committees and USMC program services to attain the unit performance metrics.
   • Initiate Facebook page to build morale and team camaraderie.
   • Adhere to principles and concept of the EEO programs.

5. Apply for family preservation officer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a family preservation officer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams