About the Position: Incumbent serves as a Social Service Representative (SSR) at a Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU) in the Army Recovery Care Program (ARCP). Implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates options and services to meet the complex Behavioral Health (BH) care needs of the Soldier in conjunction with the SRU Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Incumbent is a member of a highly specialized interdisciplinary team working with Wounded and Injured Service members and their families.

Duties

Implements and coordinates services to meet the complex Behavioral Health (BH) care needs of the ill or injured soldiers. Schedule meetings between soldiers and specialized interdisciplinary teams (scrimmages) to ensure soldier is following the comprehensive recovery plan created based on individual needs. Facilitate psycho-educational and/or support groups for soldiers and their families as needed or directed by staff.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• Position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance.
• Appointment to this position is subject to one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting social worker staff to access appropriate patient referrals and resources, scheduling meetings for comprehensive transition plans, and/or documenting interactions pertinent to an injured or ill patient's case. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Planning and EvaluatingProblem SolvingSelf-Management Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-08). Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and minimum qualification requirements prescribed by OPM within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone-no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address AS-APF-W6RBAA-WARRIOR TRANSITION BRIGADE DO NOT MAIL FORT BELVOIR, VA 22060 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk