SOCIAL Worker; Family Advocacy Program Security Clearance

Position: SOCIAL WORKER (FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM) with Security Clearance
Location: Yorktown

Duties
* You will conduct clinical case assessments to formulate levels of imminent, short- and long-term risks to execute risk-based safety planning.
* You will consult with installation leadership, medical professionals, and FAP-involved service/family members regarding clinical needs assessments to determine clinical intervention.
* You will conduct comprehensive and complex clinical assessments, incident assessments utilizing personal history, family history, and other psychosocial factors to identify high-risk situations.
* You will initiate, develop, and facilitate evidence-based group treatment programs to address the needs of families involved in and at risk of family violence.
* You will provide clinical treatment/intervention for individuals, couples, families, children, and groups regarding family maltreatment.
* You will provide initial and on-going case management services. Requirements Conditions of employment
* Must be a US Citizen.
* Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
* Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
* New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
* Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
* Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
* Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
* You must meet Tier II qualification requirements described in SECNAVINST 1754.8, "Credentials Review and Clinical Privileging of Clinical Providers within Department of the Navy Family Readiness Program".
* You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
* This position requires regular contact with children under the age of 18 and a favorable determination of suitability to do so, and periodic re-verification check of multiple agency records.
* You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.
* The position may require working flexible hours, such as  or  to accommodate client's needs to have after hour care, including weekend hours.
* This position requires Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel approximately up to 20% of time away from the regular duty station to attend or provide training, conduct FFSP certification visits, or deliver services aboard ships.
* This position requires routine on-site access to government facilities. The incumbent may perform the required tasks at an off-site location for situational telework only. Qualifications In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
1) Applying various counseling approaches and knowledge of group dynamics to work difficult and serious cases involving individuals and families;
2) Utilizing the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders to identify situations of family violence, conduct risk assessments, and coordinate safety planning;
3) Using treatment methods to assess abusive behavior and develop appropriate treatment methods;
4) Providing support, service, and organization recommendations to assist victims with recovery and safety;
5) Applying professional written communication methods and techniques using web-based applications and software programs to develop case management and treatment case documentation, correspondence, reports, and training plans; and
6) Managing and supporting multiple clients, including documentation, reporting, and collaboration. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
Social Work Series - 0185:
This position is a TIER TWO clinical care practitioner. Applicants must meet all of the following requirements as outlined in SECNAVINST 1754.8: 1. Possess at least a masters or doctoral degree in one of the following disciplines: a. Master's degree from a program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP) or an equivalent degree, OR b.

Master's degree from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) or an equivalent degree, OR c. Master's…