Social Services Assistant
About The Position
This position is located at Fort Riley, Kansas. The Social Services Assistant provides initial mental health screening and follow-up care to a high-risk population as part of a collaborative team. The position supports social workers and clinical mental health providers by developing support caseloads, maintaining patient follow-up, and providing referrals and education. The assistant also supports care standards and outcome development and uses a computer to enter data and monitor reports. The position is designated as Mission Essential and Inclement Weather Essential. Regular and recurring telework is not available; situational telework may be approved case by case.
Requirements
- Be a U.S. citizen.
- Meet the qualification requirements through one year of specialized experience, 1.5 years of qualifying graduate-level education, or an allowed combination of education and experience.
- Specialized experience includes evaluating behavioral health patients to determine required services, facilitating psycho-educational or support groups, and maintaining patient files.
- Provide transcripts if qualifying based on education.
- Have foreign education evaluated for U.S. equivalency if using it to meet qualification requirements.
- Complete a suitability or fitness determination and required background investigation, including investigation and periodic reverification because the position involves recurring interaction with children and youth under 18.
- Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
- Complete a pre-placement medical examination and immunization screening; hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and other immunization proof may be required depending on the position.
- Obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
- Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- Complete a one-year probationary period.
- Use direct deposit for pay.
- Report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergency situations, and make every attempt to report on time or remain on duty during severe weather.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Responsibilities
- Provide mental health initial screening and follow-up care for a high-risk population through a collaborative team approach.
- Conduct initial patient interviews to collect factual information and assess patient needs.
- Develop support caseloads for social workers and clinical mental health providers.
- Maintain ongoing follow-up with patients.
- Provide direct patient support through referrals and education.
- Assist providers in developing criteria for standards of care and patient outcomes.
- Operate a computer to input data and monitor reports.
Benefits
- A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
- Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service.
- Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.
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Job Type
Full-time
