Family Readiness Support Assistant

Also called: Family Readiness Coordinator, Unit Family Readiness Liaison

Keeps military families informed and supported during deployments and moves.

A day in the life

FRSAs run unit newsletters and events, connect spouses to childcare and counseling, and help families when a service member is deployed or injured.

Pay over a career

Starting
$40k
Typical
$50k
High
$65k

Civilian pay. Estimate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 2 years after high school. Associate or bachelor's often preferred; military family experience valued.

Ways in: On-the-job training, 4-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.

Majors to look at: Social Work, Human Services.

Outlook

Growing about average. Stable.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Mass-text and app tools handle routine updates; supporting families in person stays human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Psychology, Business, English composition.

Official data: O*NET occupation 21-1093.

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