This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Turtle Mountain Agency, Superintendent - Turtle Mountain Agency, Human Services in Belcourt, North Dakota. This is a Bargaining Unit position, for more information see What are bargaining units? NOTE: TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE AUTHORIZED. ANY RELOCATION EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH REPORTING FOR DUTY WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED EMPLOYEE.

Duties

Assists in the development of program assessment and strategy. Renders assistance with the planning and coordination of recurring and non-recurring services, special activities, and undertakings so as to make maximum use of available resources, professional, and support staff and other referral service entities. Assists with the seeking and arranging of services needed to accomplish program goals and objectives. Provides recommendations to the Agency Supervisory Social Worker for the type and delivery of services for the Social Service Program with established agency policies and objectives. Assists with the development of budget analysis. Operates the Financial Assistance and Social Services Case Management System. Conducts monitored individual and two-party interviews with clients in order to determine general assistance eligibility. Under the guidance of the Supervisory Social Worker, provides individualized case management services to Indian children and adults. Assists with the continuous evaluation of the effectiveness of services by giving aid and support with the adaptation of varied program services. Advocates for services for Program beneficiaries.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Form BIA -4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference.
• You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit
• You may be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
• Incidental Operator position. If you are required to operate a motor vehicle in order to properly carry out assigned duties, the 25 IAM 4 Motor Vehicle Safety Program Policy applies. A Link is provided in the Additional Information Section.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for GS-0186: Social Services Aid and Assistant Series) GS-07: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-06 grade level (obtained in either the public or private sector). This experience is work involved in social welfare or employment and training programs; assistant to professional or associate staff engaged in work of a social services nature in private, public welfare, government program or community organizations or in voluntary services; employment guidance in a vocational or academic institution, social services of manpower development. These examples are not all inclusive (refer to the summary of duties for specialized experience) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and is typically in or related to the position to be filled. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.

Education

EDUCATION IS NOT A QUALIFYING FACTOR

Contacts

• Address BIA Center for Recruitment Anadarko P.O. Box 1487 Anadarko, OK 73005 US
• Name: BIA Human Resources
• Phone: 405-247-1600
• Email: [email protected]