About the Position: This position is with the U.S. Army Readiness Unit, Cadre Detachment located at Fort Carson, Colorado.

Duties

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). Where appropriate, and with LCSW oversight, facilitates and procures BH education and/or services. Schedules meetings/scrimmages and the Focused Transition Review (FTR) with other appropriate SRU staff members and with Soldiers and their families as necessary to address Comprehensive Recovery Plan (CRP) goals and recover planning objectives. Facilitates psycho-educational and/or support groups for Soldiers and their families as needed. Assists SRU SWs with risk assessment processes, including administering established risk assessment tools.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A National Agency Check w/ Inquiries (NACI) background investigation is required.
• This position requires the selectee to pass a pre-employment physical.
• This is an Inclement Weather Essential position; you must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact.
• This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is therefore subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) Training and certification. Advanced certification (e.g., Advanced Life Support) does not supersede BLS completion.

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)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference 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 practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction, which includes program of direct social welfare services; ensure goal setting training and sessions are provided to Soldiers; coordinate referrals; assist with risk assessments; conduct relocation briefings for incoming and outgoing personnel and their families; research information resources to provide timely and up-to-date material. 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: Care ManagementCustomer ServiceInformation 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).

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 M1-W0D4T0 US ARMY MEDDAC-FORT CARSON DO NOT MAIL Fort Carson, CO 80913 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk