About the Position: Serves as a U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) Social Services Assistant in clinics or units providing assistance for the Family Advocacy Program.

Duties

Collaborates with a licensed clinical social worker in recommending treatment plans and provides case management services to include ensuring that an approved treatment plan approved is carried out by the client. Maintains close coordination with Service Member’s unit and monitors treatment participation and progress with designated treatment providers. Reports individual's treatment compliance and progress when case reviews are scheduled. Maintains appropriate case records according to standards of professional practice and in compliance with local regulations. Reviews Family Advocacy System of Records (FASOR) to determine whether there are previously recorded cases of child and/or spouse/intimate partner cases. Interviews clients to provide information about the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) and the incident determination process

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Public Law 101-647, Section 231, and Public Law 102-190, Section 1094, requires the successful completion of a criminal history background checks to serve in this position. (Also reference DODI 1402.5 AND AR 608-18).
• This position requires an initial Childcare background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a regular and recurring basis.
• Incumbent is subject to central registry check (Department of Defense child and domestic abuse reporting system).
• IAW AR 40-68, all Health Providers must possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification from the American Heart Association or Military Training Network.
• This position may require travel away from the duty station (TDY) up to 10% of the time. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is therefore subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations.
• Applicants tentatively selected for appointment to this position will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours. This position may require incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays and/or varying work schedules.

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)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority 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: providing training/educational services and assistance in child abuse, neglect, and domestic abuse issues; performing safety assessments of clients; assisting in developing safety plans for adult victims of domestic abuse; and evaluating clients to determine required services. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)Decision MakingInformation ManagementInterpersonal Skills 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-07).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address M1-W2MQAA US ARMY AEROMEDICAL CENTER DO NOT MAIL Fort Novosel, AL 36362 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk