- Position Title
- SOCIAL WORKER (FAMILY ADVOCACY)
- Agency
- Air Force Global Strike Command
- Announcement Number
- 8E-AFPC-12069982-080034-TMM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, July 28, 2023 to Friday, August 18, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Please answer the following questions by selecting the appropriate response(s). NOTE: Applicants are responsible for claiming their appropriate eligibility/eligibilities. Veterans' Preference is NOT an eligibility; it is a hiring preference, where applicable. You must select at least one eligibility to receive consideration for this position. If you do not have one of the eligibilities listed, you are not "eligible" to apply for this position and your application will not be referred to the hiring manager.
We are not responsible for erroneous eligibilities that you list or those you fail to list. All competitive eligible candidates must complete the entire Application Questionnaire as part of the application package. Ensure you thoroughly read the instructions for each section.
We are not responsible for erroneous eligibilities that you list or those you fail to list. All competitive eligible candidates must complete the entire Application Questionnaire as part of the application package. Ensure you thoroughly read the instructions for each section.
2.
AF DCIPS Interchange - Are you a current permanent Air Force or Space Force DCIPS employee eligible under the DCIPS interchange agreement (i.e. employee who served continuously for at least one year in a DCIPS position or involuntarily separated from such appointments without personal cause within the preceding year)? If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you must submit copies of SF50 showing at least one year in a DCIPS position AND a copy of an SF50 that reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis.
3.
AF Internal Candidate - Are you a current AF or Space Force career or career-conditional permanent, competitive status Federal Civil Service employee, including those on LWOP? If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you must submit a copy of your most recent career/career conditional SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) AND a copy of an SF-50 that reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis.
4.
EO 13473:
Are you a military spouse who is currently married to an active duty military member?
-OR-
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
-OR-
Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
NOTE: You must provide documentation that you are married to your spouse and your spouse is active duty (i.e., Letter from Military Personnel Flight (MPF), Command Sponsorship letter or current PCS orders).
For more information, review FedsHireVets.gov.
Are you a military spouse who is currently married to an active duty military member?
-OR-
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
-OR-
Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
NOTE: You must provide documentation that you are married to your spouse and your spouse is active duty (i.e., Letter from Military Personnel Flight (MPF), Command Sponsorship letter or current PCS orders).
For more information, review FedsHireVets.gov.
5.
ICTAP - 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:
• 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.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
6.
Land Management - Are you a current Land Management employee? If you indicate "Yes" for this question you must submit a copy of your SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Action) showing initial appointment under competitive examining procedures to the time-limited appointment for a total of more than 24 months; AND proof of acceptable annual performance ratings for each period of employment used to meet the 24-month requirement.
OR
Are you a former Land Management employee within 2 years of the most recent separation date and separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance? If you indicate "Yes" for this question and do not have a break in service of two or more years, you must submit a copy of your separation SF-50 AND SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Action) showing initial appointment under competitive examining procedures to the time-limited appointments for a total of more than 24 months; AND proof of acceptable annual performance ratings for each period of employment used to meet the 24-month requirement.
OR
Are you a former Land Management employee within 2 years of the most recent separation date and separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance? If you indicate "Yes" for this question and do not have a break in service of two or more years, you must submit a copy of your separation SF-50 AND SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Action) showing initial appointment under competitive examining procedures to the time-limited appointments for a total of more than 24 months; AND proof of acceptable annual performance ratings for each period of employment used to meet the 24-month requirement.
7.
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station. I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Acceptable documentation of your preference eligibility includes at a minimum: A copy of the PCS orders, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist and your marriage certificate or license (if you are not on the PCS Orders).
Additionally, please select all eligibilities you are qualified to claim. You must select at least one other eligibility in addition to Military Spouse Preference (MSP), i.e., Transfer, Reinstatement, EO 13473, etc.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Acceptable documentation of your preference eligibility includes at a minimum: A copy of the PCS orders, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist and your marriage certificate or license (if you are not on the PCS Orders).
Additionally, please select all eligibilities you are qualified to claim. You must select at least one other eligibility in addition to Military Spouse Preference (MSP), i.e., Transfer, Reinstatement, EO 13473, etc.
8.
VEOA - Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
Are a preference eligible.
-OR-
Are a veteran separated, or are expected to be separated within the next 120 days, from the armed forces after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Veterans who were released shortly before completing a 3-year tour are considered to be eligible. ("Active service" defined in title 37, United States Code, means active duty in the uniformed services and includes full-time training duty, annual training duty, full-time National Guard duty, and attendance, while in the active service, at a school designated as a service school by law or by the Secretary of the military department concerned).
IMPORTANT NOTE: In addition to providing a copy of your most recent DD-214 or Statement of Service, to be eligible for VEOA, you must provide a copy of your DD-214 which substantiates you qualify for veterans preference and/or reflects 3 or more years of CONTINUOUS active service if your most recent DD-214 does not substantiate 3 years of CONTINUOUS active service. NOTE: This documentation must be submitted with your application.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Are a preference eligible.
-OR-
Are a veteran separated, or are expected to be separated within the next 120 days, from the armed forces after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Veterans who were released shortly before completing a 3-year tour are considered to be eligible. ("Active service" defined in title 37, United States Code, means active duty in the uniformed services and includes full-time training duty, annual training duty, full-time National Guard duty, and attendance, while in the active service, at a school designated as a service school by law or by the Secretary of the military department concerned).
IMPORTANT NOTE: In addition to providing a copy of your most recent DD-214 or Statement of Service, to be eligible for VEOA, you must provide a copy of your DD-214 which substantiates you qualify for veterans preference and/or reflects 3 or more years of CONTINUOUS active service if your most recent DD-214 does not substantiate 3 years of CONTINUOUS active service. NOTE: This documentation must be submitted with your application.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Preferences
1.
I am a current permanent or former federal employee with less than 52 weeks break in the competitive service and I am applying for this position to be considered as a:
2.
I am a current or prior military member of the Armed Forces that is retiring or has been retired less than 180 days. Hiring (appointments or transfers) of retiring or retired members of the Armed Forces to positions in any DoD Component during the 180 days immediately following retirement may only be made IAW DoDI 1402.01 and may require a waiver for appointment prior to the 180 days from official military retirement.
3.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, in any one of the categories below, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, or an appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
-OR-
Are you a current or former political appointee or non-career SES Executive Branch employee?
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, or an appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
-OR-
Are you a current or former political appointee or non-career SES Executive Branch employee?
4.
Are you retired from the Federal civilian service or are you in a phased retirement and receiving an annuity?
5.
Did you voluntarily separate from federal service and receive Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay (VSIP)?
NOTE: If your response is yes, you must provide a copy of your SF 50 or Leave and Earnings statement showing receipt of payment as part of your application submission. If you become reemployed by the federal government within 5 years of separating from federal service and have received a VSIP, you will be required to repay the full VSIP amount paid to you.
NOTE: If your response is yes, you must provide a copy of your SF 50 or Leave and Earnings statement showing receipt of payment as part of your application submission. If you become reemployed by the federal government within 5 years of separating from federal service and have received a VSIP, you will be required to repay the full VSIP amount paid to you.
6.
Are you a military spouse who is currently married to an active duty military member?
NOTE: This item is for demographic reporting only. It does not confer eligibility or preference. If you want to apply as a military spouse, you must select from the eligibility options above. Military spouse and military spouse preference may not be available for all positions.
NOTE: This item is for demographic reporting only. It does not confer eligibility or preference. If you want to apply as a military spouse, you must select from the eligibility options above. Military spouse and military spouse preference may not be available for all positions.
7.
If you are a military spouse who is currently married to an active duty military member, did you relocate with the military member to their current duty station?
8.
Are you currently working or previously worked in a Department of Defense position in a foreign location(s)?
9.
24-Month US Physical Presence: Have you had a continuous physical presence in the United States or a non-foreign area (e.g., Guam, HI, AK) for the past 24-months?
10.
If you are currently employed in a permanent General Schedule (GS) position in the competitive service or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks, please identify your current grade held in a permanent position with inclusive dates, (e.g. 03 Jan 2015 to present). If your current grade is not your highest grade held, please provide both your current grade (with inclusive dates) and your highest grade held grade with inclusive dates, (e.g. 01 Jan 2014 to 02 Jan 2015). If you have not held a GS position in the last 52 weeks, you may skip this question. (Note: Your SF-50's should support the highest grade held).
Conditions of Employment
All applicants must complete the following section. This section will be used to determine your ability and willingness to accept certain conditions of employment or meet certain requirements of the position. Please respond 'Yes' or 'No' to the following statements. Failure to respond to this section will result in an ineligible rating.
1.
All current federal employees must have a minimum performance rating of acceptable or higher to be considered for placement. Current federal employees who have a current unacceptable performance rating will be excluded from consideration. Note: Failure to select one of the below responses will render you ineligible for further consideration.
2.
I am able and willing to submit to pre-employment drug testing (urinalysis) as a condition of employment. This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP) and I am able and willing to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and if requested, to submit to random drug testing (urinalysis) on a recurring basis. Further, I am able and willing to sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP and understand I am subject to random drug testing as a condition of employment.
3.
This position has "regular contact with children" which requires a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) check to be completed on any person selected for the position. I am able and willing to submit to a SCHR check.
4.
I certify that I currently possess Basic Life Support certification.
5.
I am able and willing to accept a mission essential position which requires me to report to work and/or remain at work regardless of inclement weather; national disasters/emergencies. I understand mission essential positions require the employee to continue to perform essential functions during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather situations or other emergency situations. These mission essential functions are existing functions that enable the Federal government to continue to provide the necessary, vital services during time of need and require great commitment of the civilian employee.
6.
I hold a current unrestricted license to practice clinical social work (LCSW) independently in any one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
7.
I have practiced as an independent licensed clinical social worker within past two years.
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic requirements needed to qualify for a Social Worker (Family Advocacy), GS-0185-12 position. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the education you possess that meet the requirements necessary to perform the work of Social Worker (Family Advocacy) at the GS-12 grade level. You must provide a copy of your transcripts with your application.
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the specialized experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Social Worker (Family Advocacy) at the GS-12 grade level. Your resume must support the response you select.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Provides consultation to installation leadership and medical professionals regarding clinical needs assessment, determining clinical intervention requirements, and developing implementation strategies.
4.
Performs triage, safety planning, treatment planning, and establishment of treatment goals for the installation Family Advocacy Program (FAP) at large and tailored to individual clients.
5.
Designs and/or collaborates on special programs and services with local, state, and federal partners, to evaluate, enhance, and improve service delivery.
6.
Directs social work practices in cases with complex problems, organizes and liaises with community services on or off the installation on behalf of clients, and coordinates procedures for use of these community services by related staff and satellite facilities.
7.
Provides consultation to installation leadership and medical professionals for clinical intervention requirements and psychosocial aspects of at-risk families.
8.
Provides psychosocial diagnosis and assessment; treatment for psychosocial condition(s) through social case work and individual, group, family, or marital therapy.
9.
Selects, administers, and interprets instruments to support diagnosis and assessment of patients.
10.
Based on assessments/diagnosis, provides individual, family and/or group counseling/psychotherapy.
11.
Determines dual diagnosis/problems/comorbid diagnosis which range from mood disorders, bipolar disorders, substance abuse and anxiety disports such as PTSD and substance abuse/domestic violence.
12.
Uses a variety of professional instruments and techniques to assess the individual or family and assess the level of risk and potential for lethality.
13.
Considers the appropriate treatment modalities which address a variety of emotionally and mentally disabling disorders.
14.
Notifies appropriate military and civilian authorities of maltreatment referrals.
15.
Prepares written administrative and clinical social work documentation and reports concerning the social, educational, and medical needs of clients evaluated and for whom therapeutic interventions were provided.
16.
Provides determinations and recommendation for protection orders removing children/victims from the home.
17.
Uses advanced concepts, principles, procedures, practices, professional knowledge and sound judgment to conduct comprehensive and complex risk assessments, clinical interviews, and psychosocial assessment of children and adults
18.
Provides child maltreatment and partner abuse prevention education to military community.
19.
Consults and coordinates with appropriate agencies when significant hazard of severe or continuing abuse is identified, recommending action to effect removal and protection of family members and others from the abuser.
20.
Participates in and conducts peer review on clinical social workers' practice In accordance with Medical Quality Operations guidelines.
21.
Testifies as an expert witness in areas of psychosocial dysfunction in which incumbent has competence in accordance with military and civil law.
22.
Assesses individuals to explore the development of behavior patterns, mechanisms, and symptoms; determines the facts concerning patients' problems and the underlying causes to assess the needs of the individual and the family.
23.
Triages and provides necessary clinical services to ensure the protection and safety of victims and families.
CERTIFICATION: 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.
24.
Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.