USA Staffing

Position Title: SOCIAL WORKER (FAMILY ADVOCACY)
Agency: U.S. Army Medical Command
Announcement Number: HSM1MC245011667094HW Opens in new window
Open Period: Monday, November 4, 2024 to Friday, November 15, 2024

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Eligibilities

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)

Conditions of Employment

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. 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

4. This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations. Are you willing and able to report to work or remain at work under adverse conditions to obtain and maintain this position?

A. Yes

B. No

5. 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

6. This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Are you willing and able to work an assigned shift to meet work requirements?

A. Yes

B. No

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. You may be required to testify before agencies and/or in court. Do you accept this condition of employment?

A. Yes

B. No

11. PUBLIC LAW 101-647, SECTION 231, AND PUBLIC LAW 102-190, SECTION 1094, REQUIRES THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK TO SERVICE IN THIS POSITION. THIS REQUIREMENT IS ALSO IN DODI 1402.5 AND AR 608-18. Do you accept this condition of employment?

A. Yes

B. No

12. INCUMBENT MUST QUALIFY FOR AND MAINTAIN CREDENTIALS AS AN INDEPENDENTLY LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER. MUST FULFILL CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ONGOING EDUCATION ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND CHILD ABUSE AS WELL AS FOR LICENSING REQUIREMENTS. Do you meet this requirement?

A. Yes

B. No

13. INCUMBENT MUST HAVE THE EQUIVALENT OF A CURRENT, VALID, AND UNRESTRICTED MSW STATE LICENSE TO PRACTICE CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK INDEPENDENTLY FROM A U.S. STATE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, COMMONWEALTH, TERRITORY, OR JURISDICTION IS REQUIRED AND MUST BE MAINTAINED (LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, ETC.) IAW AR 40-68. Do you meet this requirement?

A. Yes

B. No

14. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% or less of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station of 25% or less of the time?

A. Yes

B. No

Assessment 1

Thank you for your interest in a Social Worker (Family Advocacy) position with Department of the Amy. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Occupational 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. 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-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 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 the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes demonstrated experience in a family advocacy environment: 1) assessing incidents of domestic abuse and/or child abuse/neglect cases; 2) interviewing victims, offenders, children and family members regarding allegations of abuse or neglect; and 3) developing treatment plans based on identified problems.

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

3. This position requires applicants to possess and maintain a current, active, valid, unrestricted Master's level Social Worker license from a U.S. State, District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction is required. Do you possess a current, active, valid, unrestricted Master's level Social Worker license from a U.S. State, District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction? (Note: You must attach a copy of your license.)

A. Yes

B. No

4. 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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