Title 5 Social Worker (Mi Oss)

Army National Guard Units • Belmont, MI

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About The Position

This National Guard Title 5 excepted-service position is part of the Michigan Joint Force Headquarters Army National Guard. The Social Worker provides preventive, remedial, and support services to improve and sustain the psychological health of National Guard members and their families. As part of the Office of the State Surgeon, the position provides professional services and activities for eligible populations, including outreach, education, prevention, needs-based and psychosocial assessment, diagnosis, short-term problem resolution, and evidence-based interventions or referrals.

The role coordinates with military and civilian community organizations to facilitate information exchange, collaborative prevention efforts, and community partnerships. It develops and implements prevention, outreach, education, and training programs; performs needs assessments and SWOT analyses; leads development of an annual unit-level psychological health strategic plan; and evaluates programs, training, and access to resources. The Social Worker also teaches classes promoting psychological and physical health and advises on marketing the National Guard DPH.

The position requires a master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited institution, a current unrestricted state license to practice clinical social work independently, and 24 months of clinical social work experience. It is designated as essential personnel and may require service during state emergencies or disasters. Irregular and overtime hours and temporary duty travel may be required. The incumbent must maintain required credentials and obtain and maintain DOD/AFMS/ANGMS privileging.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work from a graduate school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; substitute degrees are not accepted.
• Current, unrestricted state license to practice clinical social work independently.
• At least 24 months of experience in clinical social work assignments. For Air National Guard candidates, completion of the Air Force Social Work Internship Program may substitute for 12 months of this experience.
• Knowledge of social work theories, principles, techniques, and resources.
• Professional social work experience interviewing people to determine the nature and extent of problems, helping develop plans, providing assistance and services, making referrals to community resources, and helping people understand and modify behavior when appropriate.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Must successfully meet federal employment suitability requirements, including a background investigation; a completed National Agency Check is required before assignment.
• Must have a valid civilian driver's license.
• Must obtain and maintain required DOD/AFMS/ANGMS privileging and credentials, including a current unrestricted state license, BLS, and clinical competencies.
• Must not have a qualifying domestic-violence misdemeanor conviction that would prohibit performance of the position's duties.
• Must provide transcripts or other documentation supporting educational claims.
• Applicants must document employment dates and hours worked per week; resumes are limited to two pages.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May be required to travel in military or commercial aircraft or vehicles for temporary duty assignments.
• Irregular and overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.
• As essential personnel, may be required to serve in preparation for or in response to a state emergency or disaster declaration.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of the Air Force Social Work Internship Program may substitute for 12 months of the specialized experience requirement for Air National Guard candidates.
• Eligibility for a Department of Defense Priority Placement Program category may provide preference, including eligible DoD Military Reserve or National Guard technicians, certain preference-eligible technicians receiving disability retirement, and retained-grade candidates.
• Veterans' preference will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive, remedial, and support services to improve and sustain the psychological health of National Guard members and their families.
• Conduct outreach, education, prevention, needs-based and psychosocial assessments, diagnoses, short-term problem resolution, and evidence-based interventions or referrals.
• Provide primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention programs and specialty training for National Guard health care professionals and other personnel.
• Coordinate with military and civilian agencies to promote timely information exchange, collaborative prevention efforts, and community partnerships.
• Participate in community activities that build community strengths, address community needs, apply community problem-solving methods, and promote psychologically healthy lifestyles.
• Conduct needs assessments, intake evaluations, and psycho-diagnostic assessments.
• Coordinate and implement prevention, community outreach, and education programs.
• Conduct comprehensive needs assessments and SWOT analyses to support program development and action plans.
• Facilitate and lead development and implementation of an annual unit-level psychological health strategic plan.
• Develop a formal process to evaluate prevention and outreach programs and access to resources.
• Develop, teach, and oversee classes that promote education and skill-building for psychological and physical health.
• Evaluate training opportunities and professional development activities.
• Conduct marketing and marketing evaluation activities and advise on effective marketing of the National Guard DPH.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level