- Position Title
- Supervisory Social Worker
- Agency
- Indian Health Service
- Announcement Number
- IHS-22-PX-11589957-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, October 12, 2022 to Friday, November 25, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
Preferences
1.
This position is covered by Public Law 101-630, the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Protection Act (25 United States Code Chapter 34) requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this law, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been arrested for or charged with certain crimes involving a child. Responding yes to this question can make you ineligible for employment in this position. You will be contacted if additional information is required. Have you ever been arrested for or charged with a crime involving a child?
2.
This position is covered by Public Law 101-630, the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Protection Act (25 United States Code Chapter 34) requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this law, 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 against persons or offenses committed against children. Responding yes to this question makes you ineligible for employment in this position. You will be contacted if additional information is required. Have you ever been found guilty of, or entered a plea of nolo contendere (no contest) or guilty to, any felonious offense, or any two or more misdemeanor offenses under federal, state, or tribal law involving crimes of violence; sexual assault, molestation, exploitation, contact or prostitution; or crimes against persons; or offenses committed against children?
3.
I certify that (1) my responses to questions one and two are made under penalty of perjury, which is punishable by fine under title 18 of the United States Code, or imprisonment of not more than five years, or both; and (2) I have received notice that a criminal check will be conducted. I understand my right to obtain a copy of any criminal history report made available to the Indian Health Service and my right to challenge the accuracy and completeness of any information contained in the report.
Assessment 1
INSTRUCTIONS: Thank you for your interest in this Supervisory Social Worker position with the Indian Health Service. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
1.
Basic Requirement - Education
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the Basic Requirements for a Social Worker, GS-0185 position. Select the response that most accurately describes how you meet the basic qualifications. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the Basic Requirements for a Social Worker, GS-0185 position. Select the response that most accurately describes how you meet the basic qualifications. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
2.
Minimum Qualification, GS-12, Grade Level
In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement listed above select one response that demonstrates how you meet the additional qualifications for the GS-12 grade level of this position.
In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement listed above select one response that demonstrates how you meet the additional qualifications for the GS-12 grade level of this position.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
Selective Placement Factor:
I have a current, unrestricted license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), OR, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).
I have a current, unrestricted license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), OR, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Coordinate and maintained business relationships and collaboration efforts on administrative functions with various senior officials, private and public entities and health delivery resources.
5.
Develop, implement and review employee performance standards.
6.
Assigns and review work assignments on a regular basis.
7.
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with organizational policies.
8.
Assist professional staff with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
9.
Work with others to achieve departmental goals.
10.
Develop discharge plans with clients to ensure appropriate levels of care.
11.
Document patient information into an electronic health record.
12.
Assess if patients are in need of substance abuse services or treatment.
13.
Provide crisis intervention.
14.
Provide suicide risk referrals and counseling.
15.
Provide social work services within the community.
16.
Provide mental health and substance abuse services.
17.
Communicate with allied health professionals in the provision of health care services.
18.
Create instructional material for patient education.
19.
Develop therapeutic approaches within established policies and guidelines of traditional healing services.
20.
Facilitate conference calls, meetings, and/or focus groups.
SECTION II. CERTIFICATION OF INFORMATION ACCURACY. As previously explained, your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
21.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.