USA Staffing

Position Title: Social Worker (Family Advocacy)
Agency: U.S. Army Medical Command
Announcement Number: HSM1244466718695HWS Opens in new window
Open Period: Thursday, September 26, 2024 to Thursday, September 25, 2025

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.

A. Fort Novosel, AL

B. Fort Irwin, CA

C. Fort Eisenhower, GA

D. Fort Moore, GA

E. Fort Stewart, GA

F. Fort Leavenworth, KS

G. Fort Riley, KS

H. Fort Campbell, KY

I. Fort Johnson, LA

J. Bethesda, MD

K. Fort Drum, NY

L. West Point, NY

M. Fort Liberty, NC

N. Fort Sill, OK

O. Fort Jackson, SC

P. Fort Campbell, TN

Q. El Paso, TX

R. Fort Bliss, TX

S. Fort Cavazos, TX

T. Fort Sam Houston, TX

U. Fort Belvoir, VA

V. Fort Gregg-Adams, VA

W. Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.

1. Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment. Are you willing to submit the proper documentation to have a background investigation completed?

A. Yes

B. No

2. This position requires regular contact with children under the age 18 and a favorable determination of suitability to do so. Are you willing to undergo a specific initial background checks, investigation and periodic re-verification check of multiple agency records to obtain and maintain a suitable determination to occupy a position having regular contact with children?

A. Yes

B. No

3. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of occasionally of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station occasionally?

A. Yes

B. No

4. This position requires Basic Life Support training certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross. Current Advanced Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion. Do you have, or are you willing to obtain and maintain BLS certification?

A. Yes

B. No

5. Employees assigned to a medical treatment facility are required to be screened for applicable immunizations or pre-existing immunity based on occupational risk, regardless of job series. This position is subject to screening and update of required immunizations unless exempted for medical or administrative reasons in accordance with Army Regulation 40-562, Chapters 3 and 4. A job offer to an applicant who is not a current employee subject to this requirement will be withdrawn if the candidate refuses to undergo immunization screening. Are you willing to consent to immunization screening and receive missing immunizations or submit required documentation to request exemption?

A. Yes

B. No

6. This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination. A candidate tentatively selected for appointment to this position will be required to sign a statement consenting to annual seasonal influenza vaccination. A job offer to an applicant who is not a current employee subject to this requirement will be withdrawn if the candidate refuses to agree to undergo seasonal influenza vaccinations for other than medical or religious reasons. Such reasons must be supported by an acceptable statement from a credible, verifiable source. Are you willing to consent to, and receive seasonal influenza vaccinations or submit required documentation to request exemption?

A. Yes

B. No

7. The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident. Are you willing to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and submit to a pre-employment drug screening and random testing thereafter to obtain and maintain employment in this position?

A. Yes

B. No

8. Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights. Are you willing to serve a one year probationary period?

A. Yes

B. No

9. The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles. Do you currently possess or are you willing and able to obtain and maintain a valid license to comply with the requirement?

A. Yes

B. No

10. Incumbent may be required to work after hours on-call at the military treatment facility emergency room. Are you willing to work after hours on-call?

A. Yes

B. No

11. The incumbent may be required to testify before agencies and/or in court. Are you willing to testify before agencies and/or in court?

A. Yes

B. No

12. Incumbent is subject to Central Registry Check (Department of Defense Child and Domestic Abuse Reporting System). Are you willing to be subject to this check?

A. Yes

B. No

13. Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges. Are you willing to meet this requirement?

A. Yes

B. No

Thank you for your interest in a Social Worker (Family Advocacy) position with Department of the Army. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used 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 your application.

1. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Social Worker (Family Advocacy) at the GS-09, GS-11 and GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have a master’s degree (or higher degree) in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

B. I do not possess the education described above.

2. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Social Worker (Family Advocacy) at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes using automated systems, preparing records and documents; preparing reports; obtaining data to compile information and determination of abuse or neglect for case file.

B. I have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as Social Work. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

C. I have the specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and I have at least one year of graduate education as described in B, but less than the required two years. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

D. I have the experience as described in A AND the education described in B. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

E. My experience and/or education is not reflected in any of the above statements.

3. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Social Worker (Family Advocacy) at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes, in a family advocacy environment, assisting with assessing incidents of abuse, assisting with providing counseling to abusers or victims, and assisting with developing treatment plans and /or recommendations.

B. I have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

C. I have the specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and I have at least two years of graduate education as described in B, but less than the required three years. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

D. I have the experience as described in A AND the education described in B. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

E. My experience and/or education is not reflected in any of the above statements.

4. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Social Worker (Family Advocacy) at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes in a family advocacy environment, assessing incidents of abuse, providing counseling to abusers or victims, and developing behavior health treatment plans.

B. My experience is not reflected in the above statement.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

5. The GS-11 and GS-12 Social Worker positions require a current, active, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice Social Work independently, offered by a U.S. State, District of Columbia, commonwealth, territory or jurisdiction. Do you possess a current, active, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice Social Work independently? (You must provide a copy of your license with your application).

A. Yes

B. No

6. This position at the GS-11 and GS-12 level requires 2 years of experience working in the field of child abuse and domestic abuse. Do you have 2 years of experience working in the field of child abuse and domestic abuse?

A. Yes

B. No

7. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.

A. Yes, I verify that all of my responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of my responses to the questionnaire that my application may be rated lower and/or I may be removed from further consideration.

B. No, I do not accept this agreement and/or I no longer wish to be considered for this position.

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