- Position Title
- Supervisory Social Worker
- Agency
- Indian Health Service
- Announcement Number
- IHS-25-GP-12552593-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, September 18, 2024 to Wednesday, September 17, 2025
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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 recipient of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) Health Profession Scholarship authorized under Public Law 94-437?
If yes, confirm:
If yes, confirm:
- You have completed or will be completing the requirements of the approved health profession program within the established timeframe
- Meet all eligibility criteria
- Entitled to a one-time priority referral/selection to fulfill their obligation to provide public service
4.
Are you an American Indian/Alaska Native who is enrolled in a federally recognized tribe as defined by the Secretary of Interior? The Indian Health Service gives qualified American Indian/Alaska Natives preference when filling vacancies in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472), with approved exceptions.
If eligible, submit a copy of your Bureau of Indian Affairs Form 4432, "Verification of Indian preference for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service," that has been completed by authorized tribal or BIA Officials. For more information, review the IHS Indian Preference guidelines: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/indianpreference.pdf.
If eligible, submit a copy of your Bureau of Indian Affairs Form 4432, "Verification of Indian preference for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service," that has been completed by authorized tribal or BIA Officials. For more information, review the IHS Indian Preference guidelines: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/indianpreference.pdf.
5.
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.
6.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
Assessment 1
INSTRUCTIONS: Thank you for your interest in this 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-0185-12, Social Worker
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
Are you licensed as a Licensed certified Social Worker or equivalent certification to provide independent behavioral health services.
Please provide a copy of your license with your application.
Are you licensed as a Licensed certified Social Worker or equivalent certification to provide independent behavioral health services.
Please provide a copy of your license with your application.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Maintain effective work relationships with various employees, clients, and patients.
5.
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with organizational policies.
6.
Maintain working relationship with substance abuse, psychiatric care facilities and community mental health agencies.
7.
Coordinate intake/aftercare services for adolescents with substance use and mental health disorders.
8.
Coordinate referrals for admission using established criteria discharge plans, referrals for aftercare and treatment.
9.
Develop discharge plans with clients to ensure appropriate levels of care.
10.
Document patient notes with the use of case management documentation.
11.
Document patient notes with the use of the SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment Plan) format and/or BIRP (Behavior, Intervention, Response, Plan) format.
12.
Utilize a variety of standard computer applications (e.g., email, word processing, spreadsheets, etc.).
13.
Assess if patients are in need of substance abuse services or treatment.
14.
Conduct assessment to determine if patient needs substance abuse services or mental health treatment.
15.
Provide accurate documentation patient history and progress, services provided, and/or other required information.
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.
16.
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.