Social Worker

As Social Worker, GS-0185, your typical work assignments may include, but not limited to: Plan, develop, and monitor child protection, child welfare, AOTR (638 Contract/Program oversight), ICWA (Indian Child Welfare Act), and IIM (Individual Indian Money) activities to eligible Indians who reside within the jurisdiction of the Region served by the BIA, state, other Federal entities, and other BIA contractors.

Serve as the liaison between the Regional Office, Indian Tribes, and BIA Agencies in matters related to child protection, child welfare, child and family services, the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), 638 contract/program oversight, and IIM (Individual Indian Money) accounts.

Serve as a technical expert on Human Services and Social Service contracts.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for Professional and Scientific Positions, GS-0185: Social Work Series). INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT BASIC REQUIREMENTS Degree: Social Work.

Must fulfill all of the requirements for the master's degree in social work in a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Master's degree with practicum: Applicants who complete all of the requirements for a master's degree in social work that included a practicum are eligible for GS-9.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: In addition to meeting the basic entry level qualification requirements, applicants must have the following: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the position to be filled.

GS-11: In addition to meeting the basic education requirement, I have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service OR 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

Examples of specialized experience include: supporting a senior level Social Worker in the planning and development of child and family services, covering areas such as family and emergency assistance and residential placements; conducting onsite evaluations of agency programs and service delivery, ensuring compliance with professional and regulatory standards; providing professional evaluations of social service policies in line with best practices and offering consultation to various stakeholders; and preparing technical evaluations and cost analyses for contracts and grants, while upholding social work standards.

GS-12: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service.

Examples of specialized experience include: Assisting with development aimed at child welfare and family services; providing training, technical assistance, direct service, and oversight to social service programs who provide Social Service activities in the areas of child welfare, child protection services, IIM, domestic violence, meth initiatives, emergency shelter, and Welfare Assistance; providing training, technical assistance, direct service, and oversight to programs that deal with receiving child neglect, sexual abuse, and physical abuse complaints and conducting investigations through home visitation and personal interviews with child/parents; working as a case manager on a child protection team; recruiting foster parents and developing, evaluating, training and recommending approval based on Tribal/State standards; providing counseling to unmarried parent(s) and providing family welfare services; establishing therapeutic relationships with at-risk youth, while accepting hostility and taking a non-judgmental approach to client activity.

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of graduate level education and appropriate specialized experience that together meet the qualification requirements of this position. Graduate Education: Graduate education must be related to the occupation and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.

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. Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.