Social Services Assistant

Department Of Health And Human Services•Davis, CA

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About The Position

The position is located at a Youth Regional Treatment Center (YRTC) providing residential behavioral health and substance use treatment for American Indian and Alaska Native youth ages 12-17. The incumbent supports and delivers quality, culturally responsive care, ensures a safe and therapeutic environment, and works as part of a multidisciplinary team under the Supervisory Resident Assistant. USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements The position is located at a Youth Regional Treatment Center (YRTC) providing residential behavioral health and substance use treatment for American Indian and Alaska Native youth ages 12-17. The incumbent supports and delivers quality, culturally responsive care, ensures a safe and therapeutic environment, and works as part of a multidisciplinary team under the Supervisory Resident Assistant. USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements

Requirements

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
Nights, weekends, holidays, and/or rotating shift may be required.
On-call and standby may be required.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.
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, AmeriCorps) 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.
For GS-6: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the private or public sector) performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Supervise the day-to-day activities of a group to maintain order and safety; instruct and supervise the group members in such daily activities as work details to keep their quarters in order, physical training, recreation; give practical advice and counsel to individuals on everyday problems of adjustment to the group; or provide client services in a field such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, including support for families. This experience should provide you with the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to deviations from normal behavior, identify problematic behaviors, and report to the treatment team or appropriate staff.
Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements. Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).
You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Responsibilities

Assists in providing guidance and supervision to youth residents in daily living activities, treatment groups, and recreation under close supervision.
Observes resident behaviors and reports findings to senior staff and treatment team members for evaluation.
Learns to support residents in developing positive habits, personal hygiene, and social and coping skills.
Helps maintain a safe, clean, and structured residential environment in accordance with facilities policies.
Participates in culturally responsive treatment and prevention activities while learning program methods and procedures.

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