Supervisory Social Worker
Summary This position will support the Federal Government's response efforts to COVID-19.
This position is located at the Great Plains Area Youth Regional Treatment Center, Wakpala, SD.
The Licensed Social Worker oversees the professional duties involved in the rehabilitation of the presenting adolescents at the treatment center.
Responsibilities Advises GPA BH Program Director and facility Clinical Director in the formulation of programs, policies and procedures, and allocations of resources.
Consults and provides input on program content, training, and quality assurance involving the Great Plains Area Youth Regional Treatment Center Manages Drug Dependency Unit.
Expertise in the development and delivery of crisis intervention, and tertiary intervention, and rehabilitated behavioral health services to children, families, and groups.
Integrated care to overall general clinic operations.
Facilitates adherence to Federal, State, & Tribal laws, regulations, plans, and Memoranda of Understanding as they pertain to Behavioral Health and tribal families and communities.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Selectee may be subject to a probationary period U.
S.
Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children.
Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities.
COVID-19 vaccination is required for all selectees prior to entrance on duty.
The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements.
If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service.
On-call hours or standby duty may be required.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.
dhs.
gov/E-Verify/.
You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
Background Investigation:
If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation.
Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire.
After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position.
The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position.
If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work.
If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges.
You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.
Qualifications To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.
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; social).
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience.
You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):
OPM LINK:
Social Work Series 0185 (opm.
gov) In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below- MINIMUM
Qualifications:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:
GS-12:
1 year of specialized experience that equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position.
This experience is related to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service as described in the vacancy announcement.
Examples Include:
ensuring a streamlined, effective and accountable utilization of resource throughout the area served; identifying trends and problems and resolving problems between programs and administration; consulting with Tribal Governments in formulating, planning and executing of the fiscal budget for an Area Office or Regional Office; working directly with or managing programs for families, addictions, suicide prevention and awareness, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders diagnostic issues, concurring mental health and substance abuse issues; supervising, planning, directing, and evaluating overall activities in a department.
Selective Placement Factor:
Professional knowledge of social services as evidenced by possession of licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and dually credentialed as a Clinical Social Worker and a substance use disorder (SUD).
Time In Grade (Merit Promotion Candidates Only) Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements:
Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level.
Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).
You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Education This position has an education requirement.
You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades.
Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package.
Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.
Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education may be credited.
Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:
https:
//www.
ed.
gov/accreditation.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit http:
//www.
ed.
gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.
html.
Additional Information Per IHS policy (SGM 21-04) IHS selectees to positions located in Federally operated hospitals, health centers, and clinics must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before entry on duty or have IHS approve a medical or religious exemption.
If an exemption is approved then wearing a face mask and regular testing for COVID-19 will be required.
Your Human Resources Specialist will provide a list of documents acceptable as vaccination proof and instructions on how to submit your vaccination documentation or how to request a medical or religious exemption, if needed.
Merit Promotion only - Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement.
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.
IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service.
This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.
At least a 6 month service agreement will be required.
The Indian Health Service (IHS), National Health Service Corps (NHSC), and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) have student loan repayment programs for qualifying health disciplines.
This is a competitive process separate from the hiring process.
Opportunities for LRP are based on agency hiring priorities and availability of funds.
For additional information please visit:
For IHS - https:
//www.
ihs.
gov/loanrepayment/ For NHSC - https:
//nhsc.
hrsa.
gov/loanrepayment/ For HRSA Nurse Corps - https:
//bhw.
hrsa.
gov/loansscholarships/nursecorps This position meets the criteria specified in pillar number one of the five pillars of the PHS Commissioned Corps.
PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps MUST apply online under the merit promotion announcement indicated above in order to receive consideration.
For more information on PHS Commissioned Corps, visit the website at:
https:
//www.
usphs.
gov/.
Recommended Skills Administration Behavioral Medicine Clinical Works Crisis Intervention Human Resources Immunization Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This position is located at the Great Plains Area Youth Regional Treatment Center, Wakpala, SD.
The Licensed Social Worker oversees the professional duties involved in the rehabilitation of the presenting adolescents at the treatment center.
Responsibilities Advises GPA BH Program Director and facility Clinical Director in the formulation of programs, policies and procedures, and allocations of resources.
Consults and provides input on program content, training, and quality assurance involving the Great Plains Area Youth Regional Treatment Center Manages Drug Dependency Unit.
Expertise in the development and delivery of crisis intervention, and tertiary intervention, and rehabilitated behavioral health services to children, families, and groups.
Integrated care to overall general clinic operations.
Facilitates adherence to Federal, State, & Tribal laws, regulations, plans, and Memoranda of Understanding as they pertain to Behavioral Health and tribal families and communities.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Selectee may be subject to a probationary period U.
S.
Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children.
Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities.
COVID-19 vaccination is required for all selectees prior to entrance on duty.
The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements.
If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service.
On-call hours or standby duty may be required.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.
dhs.
gov/E-Verify/.
You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
Background Investigation:
If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation.
Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire.
After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position.
The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position.
If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work.
If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges.
You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.
Qualifications To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.
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; social).
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience.
You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):
OPM LINK:
Social Work Series 0185 (opm.
gov) In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below- MINIMUM
Qualifications:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:
GS-12:
1 year of specialized experience that equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position.
This experience is related to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service as described in the vacancy announcement.
Examples Include:
ensuring a streamlined, effective and accountable utilization of resource throughout the area served; identifying trends and problems and resolving problems between programs and administration; consulting with Tribal Governments in formulating, planning and executing of the fiscal budget for an Area Office or Regional Office; working directly with or managing programs for families, addictions, suicide prevention and awareness, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders diagnostic issues, concurring mental health and substance abuse issues; supervising, planning, directing, and evaluating overall activities in a department.
Selective Placement Factor:
Professional knowledge of social services as evidenced by possession of licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and dually credentialed as a Clinical Social Worker and a substance use disorder (SUD).
Time In Grade (Merit Promotion Candidates Only) Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements:
Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level.
Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).
You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Education This position has an education requirement.
You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades.
Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package.
Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.
Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education may be credited.
Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:
https:
//www.
ed.
gov/accreditation.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit http:
//www.
ed.
gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.
html.
Additional Information Per IHS policy (SGM 21-04) IHS selectees to positions located in Federally operated hospitals, health centers, and clinics must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before entry on duty or have IHS approve a medical or religious exemption.
If an exemption is approved then wearing a face mask and regular testing for COVID-19 will be required.
Your Human Resources Specialist will provide a list of documents acceptable as vaccination proof and instructions on how to submit your vaccination documentation or how to request a medical or religious exemption, if needed.
Merit Promotion only - Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement.
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.
IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service.
This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.
At least a 6 month service agreement will be required.
The Indian Health Service (IHS), National Health Service Corps (NHSC), and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) have student loan repayment programs for qualifying health disciplines.
This is a competitive process separate from the hiring process.
Opportunities for LRP are based on agency hiring priorities and availability of funds.
For additional information please visit:
For IHS - https:
//www.
ihs.
gov/loanrepayment/ For NHSC - https:
//nhsc.
hrsa.
gov/loanrepayment/ For HRSA Nurse Corps - https:
//bhw.
hrsa.
gov/loansscholarships/nursecorps This position meets the criteria specified in pillar number one of the five pillars of the PHS Commissioned Corps.
PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps MUST apply online under the merit promotion announcement indicated above in order to receive consideration.
For more information on PHS Commissioned Corps, visit the website at:
https:
//www.
usphs.
gov/.
Recommended Skills Administration Behavioral Medicine Clinical Works Crisis Intervention Human Resources Immunization Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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