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Social Worker (Family Advocacy)

Department of the Navy, Office of Force Resiliency
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SOCIAL WORKER (FAMILY ADVOCACY)

 

THIS APPLICATION IS BY EMAIL TO THE HIRING TEAM, PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW:

How to Apply

Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to:

VERA CAMPBELL @ vera.campbell@usmc-mccs.org

Facsimile applications will not be considered.

All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer.

Please include SOCIAL WORKER (FAMILY ADVOCACY) and DE-12514939-24-CVM in the subject line.

It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.

Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.

 

Duties

  • You will engage in group, marital, family and group therapies using evidence based psychological techniques acceptable by current standards.
  • You will screen, evaluate, and provide therapy for individuals as indicated by interviews and assessment methods.
  • You will use established and accepted psychological principles, theories and methods, and current research in associated fields.
  • You will exercise own judgment in conducting initial interview to determine referral of clients, treatment for rehabilitation center, civilian treatment, or rehabilitation program.
  • You will assess individuals, couples and families, as well as determines diagnosis and treatment plans.
  • You will develop treatment plans with perpetrators of violence and victims using measurable goals and objectives.
  • You will administer clinical counseling services for clients dealing with spouse or child abuse and neglect or individuals with marital and parenting issues that may lead to domestic violence.
  • You will conduct psycho-social assessments to determine patient needs or resources.
  • You will present factual information to a Family Advocacy Case Review Committee concerning assigned cases and recommendations for treatment or disciplinary action.
  • You will interview alleged offenders and victims as part of an intake or assessment process.
  • You will interview clients as part of a comprehensive psycho-social assessment to determine the length and type of intervention necessary.
  • You will refer clients to different treatment sources or medical facilities for coordination of additional services.
  • You will coordinate case management services (e.g., safety planning, treatment planning, education services) for cases related to child and spouse abuse.
  • You will manage family advocacy cases in accordance with established protocols.
  • You will counsel domestic violence victims and offenders in the identification and awareness of early warning signs, abuse detection techniques, and preventative measures.
  • You will diagnose family violence to identify the treatment and referral needed for the victims and offenders.

 

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
  • 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.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  • You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.

 

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-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Conduct therapy and counseling services specifically with marital or non-marital couple and families using established psychological principles and research; complete psychosocial evaluations and risk assessments to determine diagnosis and treatment plans; develop programs which promote healthy relationships within a healthy family dynamic, and collaborate with physicians and other medical professionals to develop and implement treatment and intervention programs.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/social-work-series-0185/

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

This position is a TIER TWO clinical care practitioner. Applicants must meet all of the following requirements as outlined in SECNAVINST 1754.8:1.

1. Possess at least a master's 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 degree in Social Work from a graduate school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) or an equivalent degree, OR
d. Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited university or professional school and a one-year APA accredited clinical internship
2. State or U.S. territory license or certification that provides legal authority to provide clinical services as an independent practitioner in the fields of Licensed Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Social Work, Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology.
3. When the state or U.S. territory licensing or certification requirements include a written examination, candidates for privileging, must have achieved a passing score on that examination.
4. Must have engaged in two years, full-time, post-masters supervised clinical experience.

You must provide the supporting documents (e.g. certification, license, transcripts) with the resume at time of application. Failure to provide will result in an ineligible rating.

You must possess a current, active, and unrestricted license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Counselor, or Professional Counselor in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

You must possess a current, active, and unrestricted license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

You must possess a current, active, and unrestricted license or certification as an Alcoholism and/or Drug Abuse Counselor II in a State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia.

 

Education

Applicants must meet the following Basic Requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual:

Basic Requirements for Social Worker (0185):

  • Must have successfully completed a degree in Social Work that fulfills all of the requirements for the master's degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. OR
  • Must have successfully completed a master's degree in Social Work with practicum.

In lieu of specialized experience listed in the Qualifications section, applicants may qualify based on education OR equivalent combination of experience and education as follows:

I have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/. OR

I have successfully completed three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/. OR

I have a combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience. My percentage of the required education plus my percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

 

Additional information

The incumbent of this position is or may be assigned duties involving solitary contact with unmarried individuals below the age of 18. In accordance with OPNAVINST 5510.1H, and Public Law 101-647, Section 231, the incumbent must be able to successfully complete a seven year scope CNACI, a FBI Fingerprint check and a State Criminal History Repository Check (SCHRC} of all states of residence during the seven year period listed on employment forms.

Incumbent must certify that employment application/investigative form, under penalty of perjury, are accurate and complete. Reinvestigation will be completed every 5 years. In accordance with Public Law 102-190, Section 1095, UNTIL THE REQUIRED BACKGROUND CHECKS HAVE BEENSATISFACTORILY COMPLETED.

THE INCUMBENT, WHEN IN THE PRESENCE OF AN UNMARRIED INDIVIDUAL BELOW THE AGE OF 18, MUST AT ALL TIMES BE WITHIN SIGHT AND UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISON OF AN INDIVIDUAL WHOSE BACKGROUND CHECKS HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED.*

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.