About this role
Job SummaryThis is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: The purpose of this position is to perform crisis intervention, risk and clinical assessments, case management, command consultation and administrative tasks to prevent and treat child and spouse/intimate partner abuse serving various beneficiary groups.
QualificationsWho May Apply: US Citizens ***Special Note for Military Members*** MILITARY RETIREES: A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a civilian position in DoD (including a non-appropriated fund position) within 180 days after retirement [** unless the following conditions have been met: the Secretary concerned authorizes the appointment; or the position is authorized special pay under 5 U.S.C. 5305; or a state of national emergency exists]. MILITARY SEPARATED (NON-RETIREE): Military members may be appointed while on terminal leave, before the effective date of their military separation. Applications will only be accepted from members of the Armed Forces that indicate they are immediately appoint-able within 120 days. If you are currently stationed in the overseas area, all of your overseas time will be credited toward your current overseas tour end date. Your overseas time served will not reset upon accepting this assignment. If you have returned from OCONUS within the past 2 years or less, your time previously served in the OCONUS area will be credited to your 5 year overseas rotation upon accepting this assignment. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Social Worker (Family Advocacy): Degree: Master's degree (or higher degree) in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes in a family advocacy environment, assessing incidents of abuse, providing counseling to victims or abusers, and developing treatment plans for those involved in abuse. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). AND Licensure/Certification: This position has a licensure requirement. You must provide a copy of your current, active, valid, and unrestricted clinical license to practice Social Work independently offered by a U.S. State, District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction. AND Selective Placement Factor: This position requires 2 years of experience working in the field of child abuse and domestic abuse.
Major DutiesWorks independently as a licensed clinical social worker and uses advanced concepts, principles, procedures, practices, professional knowledge and sound judgment to carry out the clinical social work component of the Family Advocacy program (FAP).Obtains relevant data from legal, investigatory, medical, command, social service agencies, schools, resource programs, etc. to compiles information and present for a determination of abuse or neglect to the FAP Case Review Committee (CRC).Performs crisis intervention services and appropriate triage to assist in the protection and safety of victims and Families.Develops treatment plans based on identified problems, psychosocial factors and treatment capabilities.Uses knowledge of advanced concepts, principles, procedures, and practices related to the Family Advocacy Program (FAP).