SOCIAL WORKER

Clarification from the agency

This position is open to the public. Military affiliation is NOT required

The primary purpose of this position is: to provide preventive, remedial, and support services aimed at improving and sustaining the psychological health of National Guard (NG) military members and their families.

• Coordinate with the National Guard community serving the military and non-military agencies to promote timely information exchange, coordinate collaborative prevention efforts, and establish and maintain an extensive array of resources, associations, and community partnerships. Participates in community activities to incorporate complex strategies that enhance community strengths, reduces broad-based community needs, implements community problem solving methods, and forges community connections to promote psychologically healthy lifestyles.
• Conducts needs assessments, intake evaluations, and psycho-diagnostic assessments.
• Accomplishes intake interviews to include family history, bio-psychosocial history, developmental and health histories, and presenting problems together with any relevant secondary information, screens records and personnel for security clearances and makes administrative recommendations.
• Coordinates, and implements prevention and community outreach and education programs.
• Develop coordinated plans for reducing risk factors for individuals and within the community, and build and enhance a general culture that promotes psychological health and wellness.
• Coordinate as key facilitator and team lead in the development and implementation of an annual, Unit-level psychological health strategic plan.
• Develop, teach, and provide oversight for classes that promote education and skill-building to enhance psychological and physical health.
• Formulates strategies to generate interest, acceptance, and participation by National Guard community consumers, resource suppliers, and eligible National Guard Soldiers/Airmen and family members regarding psychological health services and community prevention for the general population.

Conditions of employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must have, at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• This is a designated as an Essential Personnel position and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. Designation won't exceed 14 calendar days unless approved by TAG.
• Possess a current, unrestricted State license to practice clinical social work independently. (LCSW or equivalent)

Qualifications

PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION.

NDNG Areas of Consideration (T5 Excepted Service)
Area I: All onboard NDNG Federal Employees (Tenure 1 & 2)
Area II: All onboard NDNG Federal Employee (Tenure 3)
Area III: All onboard Federal Employees (Competitive or Excepted Service)
Area IV: All NDNG military members (Army and Air) (VP Applies)
Area V: All U.S. Citizens (VP Applies)

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE
Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position.
Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Basic Requirements:

• Education. Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work. (Must provide a copy of your transcripts to receive credit for your education.)
• Licensure. Must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level. (Must provide a copy of your license/certification with your application.)
• Clinical Experience. Must have 24 months of experience in a clinical social work assignments.

In addition to the basic requirements, applicants must meet the one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 09 grade level or civilian sector equivalent. The specialized experience includes: 1) Working knowledge of social work theories, principles, techniques, and resources; 2) Experience interviewing people to establish the nature and extend of their problems, helping them work-out plans for improving the situation, providing assistance and services, and referring them to community resources and other organizations; 3) Experience assisting clients to understand and modify their own patterns of behavior.


Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program categories below are eligible to apply with this preference. (See Required Documents section)

• Priority Placement Program, DoW Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoW MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoW Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoW Retained Grade

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

There are tools to assist with resumes and the federal application process located on the NDNG public website which will help with applying for jobs through USA Jobs - https://www.ndguard.nd.gov/job-opportunities

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
NOTE: Ensure you have removed social security numbers from all documentation.

1. YOUR RESUME MUST HAVE COMPLETE INFORMATION. Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/DD/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position.

2. A copy of your current, unrestricted State license to practice clinical social work independently.

3. A copy of your master's degree transcripts.

4. Other Supporting Documents. The following supporting documents may be required to support your claim SF-15, DD 214, SF 50, Certifications, Course completion certificates, three work related references, and Other(s) as applicable.


Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible must submit the following documentation:
Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-3),
Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility, and
Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.

Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement must submit the following documentation:
Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-2),
Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility, and
Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.

Applicants claiming DOD Military Spouse preference must submit the following documentation:
Marriage Certificate,
Spouses PCS Orders, and
Military Spouse PPP Self Certification Checklist

Applicants claiming DoD Retained Grade preference must submit the following documentation:
Retained Grade PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD3145-1),
SF-50 effecting the placement in retained grade status, and
A copy of the notification letter received (RIF or classification downgrade)

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