Supervisory Social Worker

This position is located in the Social Services Department at the Pine Ridge Service Unit, IHS Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Incumbent is responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, directing and administering the Social Services Department. Works in a regularly assigned, rotation or call back basis to provide continuity of social services during evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends.

This is a competitive vacancy announcement advertised under Delegated Examining Authority. Selections made under this vacancy announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would therefore be given new appointments to the civil service; however, benefits, time served, and all other Federal entitlements would remain the same.

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Individual Occupational Requirements

• Degree: social work. Must fulfill all of the requirements for the master's degree in social work in a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Master's degree with practicum: Applicants who complete all of the requirements for a master's degree in social work that included a practicum are eligible for GS-9.

In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Selective Placement Factor and Minimum Qualifications stated below.

• Current, unrestricted license U.S. State license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); or Certified Independent Social Worker (CISW); or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).

• Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks, examples include:
  Professional and programmatic oversight for development, implementation, and evaluation of social services activities. Directing and managing programs, with responsibility for program effectiveness, evaluation, improvement, and policy. Providing services for complex cases, utilizing advanced assessment, treatment methods, and offering clinical consultation. Independent decision-making authority, experience leading or guiding staff, including participating in hiring actions, supporting performance management, and addressing employee issues.

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.