Interdisciplinary

Pacific Air Forces•Elmendorf AFB, AK

18h

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to provide professional clinical social work or marriage and family therapy services in support of the Family Advocacy Program (FAP). Duties include designing, developing, maintaining, implementing, and evaluating clinical services for the installation Family Advocacy Program (FAP). The role is responsible for case management activities from initial referral and treatment through case closure or transfer. The position also provides professional advisory services and training to other healthcare professionals, legal and investigative agencies, and other helping agencies, advancing initiatives that enhance resiliency and decrease maltreatment in military families and communities. The role requires independent work as a licensed clinical provider, utilizing advanced concepts, principles, procedures, practices, professional knowledge, and sound judgment to execute the clinical component of the FAP in accordance with program requirements and accepted standards of professional conduct. Crisis intervention services are performed independently to ensure the safety of and prevent further harm to victims of family maltreatment.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship Required
Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations.
If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
Employee must maintain current certifications
Disclosure of Political Appointments
Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
Student Loan Repayment may be authorized
Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
This is an interdisciplinary position and may be filled and classified to the series represented by the candidate that meets the qualifications of one of the listed series listed on the cover page.
Social Worker: At a minimum, qualification requirements stipulated by the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for the 0185 occupational series must be met.
Selective Placement Factors (Social Worker): Possess a current, unrestricted license to practice clinical social work independently in any one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the U.S Virgin Islands.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist: At a minimum, qualification requirements stipulated by the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for the 0101 occupational series must be met.
Selective Placement Factors (Marriage and Family Therapist): Possess a current, unrestricted license to practice marriage and family therapy independently in any one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the U.S Virgin Islands.
This position has been identified as having "regular contact with children". IAW Public Law 101-647 Section 231, and Public Law 102-190, Section 1094. A FBI fingerprint and State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) Check will be completed on any person selected for this position.
Must have the following minimum qualifications IAW DOD directives: In order to meet Military Treatment Facility (MTF) credentialing and privileging competency requirements, must have two years of experience working in the field of child abuse and domestic abuse as an independent Licensed Clinical Social Worker or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Must maintain independent active clinical privileges for the duration of employment.
Government civilian providers must meet all applicable credentialing requirements IAW MTF guidelines and be fully qualified to perform within the scope of their practice.
Must possess and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
In order to meet MTF credentialing and privileging currency requirements, must have actively practiced as an independent Licensed Clinical Social Worker or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist within the past two years.
This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program.
Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
Incumbent of this position is subject to the possibility of a random drug test.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
In order to qualify, you must meet the SPECIALIZED experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions, Social Work Series 0185 + IOR or Social Science Series 0101.
GS-0185 BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: DEGREE: Successfully completed a master's degree with a major in social work or fulfilled all of the requirements for the master's degree in social work in a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. NOTE: You must provide a copy of your transcripts with your application.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (GS-0185): Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11 , or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes; Applying a professional knowledge of clinical social work and family therapy practices, principles, and theories to carry full professional responsibility for cases involving a wide range of psychosocial, and environmental issues. Providing knowledge in the organization, management, and administration of child and family welfare services to participate in program planning and in the development and maintenance of public understanding and sound working relationships with local agencies and community agencies. Using knowledge of a wide array of problems and disorders of children and families, and the varied resources needed to treat them. Applying professional diagnostic skills to individuals and families. Evaluating and determining the best application of multiple complex helping systems, various professions, and organizations; how they affect child and family welfare; and the multiple uses of such systems, professions, and organizations to deliver services. Assessing, intervening, and providing therapeutic intervention.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (GS-0101): Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11 , or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes; Applying a professional knowledge of marriage and family therapy practices, principles, and theories to carry full professional responsibility for cases involving a wide range of psychosocial, and environmental issues. Providing knowledge in the organization, management, and administration of child and family welfare services to participate in program planning and in the development and maintenance of public understanding and sound working relationships with local agencies and community agencies. Using knowledge of a wide array of problems and disorders of children and families, and the varied resources needed to treat them. Applying professional diagnostic skills to individuals and families. Evaluating and determining the best application of multiple complex helping systems, various professions, and organizations; how they affect child and family welfare; and the multiple uses of such systems, professions, and organizations to deliver services. Assessing, intervening, and providing therapeutic intervention.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
Professional knowledge of a variety of social services, social work or marriage and family therapy practices, principles, and theories, including but not limited to clinical case work, community outreach programs, family and children protection services, and family violence prevention theory and practice, dynamics, and indicators.
Knowledge of the organization, management, and administration of child and family prevention and outreach services.
Knowledge of complex helping systems, professions, and organizations; how they affect child and family welfare; and the multiple uses of such systems, professions, and organizations to deliver services.
Skill in conducting interviews to establish the nature and extent of their concerns and/or issues; providing professional assistance to clients; and determining appropriate referral services and/or options.
Ability to apply professional diagnostic skills to individuals and families, and to plan and organize, establish treatment plans, set priorities, and meet suspense's.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and to work well with others in a team approach.
Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment.
An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Responsibilities

Designs, develops, maintains, implements, and evaluates clinical service for installation Family Advocacy Program (FAP).
Responsible for case management activities occurring from initial referral and treatment, through case closure or transfer.
Provides professional advisory services and training to other health care professionals, legal and investigative agencies, and other helping agencies, advancing initiatives that enhance resiliency and decreases maltreatment in military families, and communities.
Works independently as a licensed clinical provider and uses advanced concepts, principles, procedures, practices, professional knowledge and sound judgment executing the clinical component of the FAP IAW program requirements and accepted standards of professional conduct.
Independently performs crisis intervention services to ensure the safety of, and prevent further harm to, victims of family maltreatment.

Benefits

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