Social Services Representative - Open Continuous Announcement.

DutiesConduct initial take interviews, needs assessments, and evaluations to determine eligibility for assistance.Provide direction, guidance, management, and supervision of social service cases.Assist Supervisory Social Worker in the development of client case plans.Develop an individual self-sufficiency plan for each general assistance client.Perform case management duties and provide technical assistance to management of an individual's trust fund and assets.Provide technical interpretation and guidance of the Bureau's Social Service Program and IIM accounts.Initiate and/or cooperate with other agency branches and public welfare agencies in helping clients take advantage of local, state, and federal social services programs.Maintain case records, compose letters, and prepare reports and recommendations as required.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentU.S. Citizenship RequiredPreference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Form BIA-4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference.You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.You may be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period.A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.Incumbent is required to operate a government motor vehicle, must possess a valid driver's license, and have a safe driving record within the 3-year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607.The pay flexibilities of a recruitment bonus, relocation bonus, or student loan repayment may be authorized, pending availability of funds and management approval.QualificationsExperience and Education Requirements:GS-5: I have three (3) years of general experience, one (1) year of which was equivalent to at least GS-04 grade level. General Experience is work in a social services activity or organization that required the ability to conduct interviews, collect and analyze pertinent facts, provide needed information, advice, and practical assistance, and prepare clear concise personal histories and factual reports.OREducation: Four (4) years of successful completion of a full course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.GS-6: I have at least one (1) year of specialized experience or the equivalent, comparable to at least the GS-05 in the Federal Service (obtained in either the public or private sector). Specialized experience is work experience that provided knowledge of social welfare services program policy and operations to provide child welfare services to clients and/or assist social workers; process client applications, review referrals and service requests; perform program automated data processing functions; and provide records management.OREducation: Education is not a qualification requirement at this grade level.GS-7: I have at least one (1) year of specialized experience or the equivalent, comparable to at least the GS-06 in the Federal Service (obtained in either the public or private sector). Specialized experience is work that involved the provision of direct social welfare services, managing a client caseload, assisting social workers, providing training and technical assistance to tribal contractors and application of program policy and federal regulations.OREducation: One (1) full academic year of graduate education in social sciences (18 semester hours, 27 quarter hours, or equivalent).GS-8: I have at least 1 year of specialized experience or the equivalent, comparable to at least the GS-7 in the Federal Service (obtained in either the public or private sector). Specialized experience is work that involved interpreting and applying federal regulations in the Code of Federal Regulation and Bureau's guidelines to client cases; policy letters and human behavior theory to provide specialized services; handled a range of client cases, using considerable independence, but keeps supervisor informed of issues or problems; proposes appropriate changes to service plan.OREducation: Education is not a qualification requirement at this grade level.GS-9: I have at least 1 year of specialized experience or the equivalent, comparable to at least the GS-8 in the Federal Service (obtained in either the public or private sector). Specialized experience is work that involved applying professional knowledge of the principles and practices of social work; recommending direct services to individuals, families, and groups; and educating or assisting with instruction, training, consultation or advice on social work-related questions and services; and maintaining a formalized case management system which documents the workflow of case services with individual case plans.OREducation: Education is not a qualification requirement at this grade level.All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472).Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.EducationIf you are qualifying based on your education, you MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate coursework (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must send a certificate of foreign equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education which shows the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.Additional informationAll new hires earn the beginning salary of their pay grade (Step 1). Promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. A career ladder promotion is at the discretion of management and in no way guaranteed. If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan.TELEWORK: Indian Affairs has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.You will be required to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle in the performance of duties; therefore, a valid driver's license is required. Incumbent must have a safe driving record within the three-year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607 and be able to meet the safe driving requirements of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.For more information visit:Certain candidates may be eligible to apply under a special hiring authority including those for disabled individuals, Peace Corps employees, Foreign Service employees, veterans, etc. For more information, visit the following OPM websites: USAJOBS Information Center:Former Federal Employees are required to indicate whether they received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) buyout in their previous employment with the Federal government and are required to submit a copy of the applicable Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) regarding the VSIP. Most individuals who accept reemployment with the Federal government within 5 years of receiving the VSIP amount must repay the gross amount of the separation pay prior to reemployment.A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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