Summary
This National Guard position is for a Social Worker (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T5012000and is part of the G1 - MSD located in Draper, with the Utah Army National Guard.
Priority will be given to all current, onboard employees of the UTNG.
The selecting supervisor for this vacancy is LTC Penny McCarthy.
A Master's in Social Work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education is required.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
This is a Title 5 excepted position.
This job announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for additional positions vacated during the job bid process.
IAW UTNGR 690-12 dated AUG 2022 and LIUNA-UTARNG CBA dated 11 OCT 2022, Priority will be given to all current, onboard employees of the UTNG.
This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program and Veterans Preference.
Duties
Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list
As a Social Worker (TITLE 5), GS-0185-12, you will:
- Supports the psychological health team in developing and executing an annual BH program strategy.
- Determines program priorities, gaps, and means to meet annual goals.
- Supports the development and annual review of written standard operating procedures governing the BH system of care.
- Responsible for psychological health promotion, implementation of BH programs, and evaluation activities.
- Formulates strategies to generate interest, acceptance, and participation by organizational partners, community partners, and NG Soldiers and family members.
- Serves as primary advisor on methods to successfully reduce stigma and market psychological health programs.
- Develops relationships with military and community groups to enhance prevention efforts and expand available BH resources.
- Develops an extensive array of BH resources, associations, and community partnerships available to support NG soldiers and families.
- Participates in community activities to: (1) build prevention efforts, (2) learn/influence community problem-solving, and (3) forge community connections that promote psychologically healthy lifestyles within the NG.
- Collaborates with other disciplines and programs concerning family support, resiliency, suicide prevention, sexual assault, and substance abuse. Participates in community outreach and prevention initiatives professionally and appropriately.
- Coordinates substantial findings and possible effects of outreach efforts with the State Surgeon and key leaders in an effective and timely manner.
- Coordinates and implements prevention and education programs.
- Conducts comprehensive needs assessments and Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunity, and Threat (SWOT) analyses that form the basis for program development activities.
- Develops and provides access to primary prevention services to inform and educate leadership and the NG community at large about the dynamics, treatments, and behaviors associated with psychological illness.
- Builds capacity and provides access to secondary preventive support services and psycho-educational skills-development activities.
- Identifies common skill-building referrals sources including parenting skills, stress management, change management, anger management, financial/money management, support groups for single parents, couples communication, etc.
- Conducts clinical screening, evaluation, and consultation services.
- Conducts pre-mobilization and post-mobilization screenings.
- Completes comprehensive assessments under guidelines of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) of the American Psychiatric Association.
- Prepares written evaluation reports with clinical impressions.
- Builds efficient processes to manage BH referrals and case management services.
- Conducts population-based behavioral health surveillance to examine trends and further develop targeted prevention and mitigation strategies.
- Responsible to collect population-level data including distribution of service members by demographics (age, gender/sex, education level, race/ethnicity), service characteristics (time in service, rank, unit mission), and deployment characteristics (frequency and duration of deployments, combat exposure).
- Responsible to track frequency of mental health encounters, positive mental health screen on health assessments, interest in mental health assistance, mandated reporting situations, and suicide mitigations.
- Trains providers on psychological health matters, resources, and interventions to increase wellness and psychological readiness.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
- Master's in Social Work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education is required. Substitute degrees will not be accepted.
- Selective Placement Factor: Possess a current, unrestricted State license to practice clinical social work independently.
- Must have 24 months of experience in clinical social work assignments.
- For ANG candidates, completion of the Air Force Social Work Internship Program may be substituted for 12 months of the specialized experience requirement.
- The incumbent of this position description 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 position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
- Potential for incentive pay.
Qualifications
*Your resume must reflect in detail how the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer meets the below listed general and specialized experience required for the position.
**Must include beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week in order to determine part time vs. full time credit.
Specialized Experience:
Have 1 year as a GS-0185-11 * Must submit SF 50 to validate claim*
OR must have 24 months of experience in clinical social work assignments? (Completion of the Air Force Social Work Internship Program may be substituted for 12 months of the specialized experience requirement) This experience demonstrates particular competencies of knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Knowledge of social work theories, principles, techniques, and resources. Must have specialized experience in professional social work that includes interviewing people to establish the nature and extent of their problems, helping them work-out plans for improving the situation, providing assistance and services, referring them to community resources and other organizations as indicated, and assisting them to understand and modify their own patterns of behavior when appropriate. Except as stated above, no other substitution of education for specialized experience is allowed.
Education
Basic Requirements:
- Education: Have a master's degree in Social Work from a graduate school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and acceptable to The Surgeon General. Applicant must be fully licensed as a Independent Clinical Social Worker.
You must provide transcripts to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
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.
Category Rating: Your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are:
1. Highly Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for this position.
2. Well Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for this position.
3. Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements for this position.
Your rating will be based on both your entire application package as well as the responses to the assessment questionnaire. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your category rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume: resume must show relevant experience, where you worked, job title, detailed duties and accomplishments written in your own words, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.), hours per week. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your position title, pay plan, series and grade. Your detailed experience should be listed under each job title with starting and ending dates. Resume must show applicants name and contact information.
2. Other supporting documents:
- Applicable documents required for qualification, education, or certification as stated above.
- Must provide transcripts for education requirements if applicable.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
3. Other supporting documents: VET Preference documents if you possess them (DD214, Disability Letter, SF15)
Veterans Preference Information: Veterans' preference is not the same thing as being considered a veteran, there is a list of qualifying criteria that can be found at the following link:
OPM Guide: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/
Veterans' preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation.
Note: Any Alterations in the shaded areas render the DD-214 void.
Acceptable documentation may be:
- If claiming TP -A copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which must reflect dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions and a authorized campaign medal.
- If claiming CP or CPS - A copy of DD214 and Must submit a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility, you may obtain one by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or online. You will need to submit a Standard Form, SF-15, "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference".
- If claiming XP - A copy of DD214 and Must submit a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting 100% disability for preference eligibility. You will need to submit a Standard Form, SF-15, "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference". Note: preference is not award if the veteran is living and is qualified for Federal Employment.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
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