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Social Services Assistant Job in FORT RILEY, KS

Company: Federal Government Jobs

Location: Fort Riley, KS

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Social Services Assistant Job in FORT RILEY, KS Vacancy No. NCMD09809414D Department Army Medical Command Salary $42,214.00 to $54,879.00 Grade 08 to 08 Perm / Temp Permanent FT / PT Full-time Open Date 10 / 6 / 2009 Close Date 10 / 12 / 2009 Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public Locations: ( Help make everyone's job search easier! Report incorrect job locations. Include a new Location) FORT RILEY, KS remove Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully) Department: Department Of The Army Agency: Army Medical Command Job Announcement Number: NCMD09809414D Job Title: SOCIAL SERVICES ASSISTANT Salary Range: 42,214.00 - 54,879.00 USD / year Series & Grade: GS-0186-08 / 08 Open Period: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 to Monday, October 12, 2009 Position Information: - This is a Permanent position. -- Full Time Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - KS - Ft Riley & Manhattan Who May Be Considered: US Citizens Job Summary: Challenge Yourself - Be an Army Civilian - Go Army! Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army. Organization(s): IRWIN ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH ACTIVITY ADMIN RECORDS SECTION, FORT RILEY, KS About the Position: Duties Continued: Participates as a member of the outpatient mental health team within the context of a multidisciplinary team that evaluates patients & coordinates care for active duty & assists in accessing the appropriate level of psychiatric care. About the Position: Majority of work is performed in an outpatient clinical setting & may do briefings with command within their units. Services will be provided in the Medical Treatment Facility, outpatient Community Mental Health clinic, Troop Medical Clinic (TMC), or Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP) site, as determined by Hospital mission needs. Some degree of hazard is present in working with emotionally disturbed patients. Position requires mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination. Work schedule will be 13:30-22:00. Minimal stooping, bending or lifting up to 20 pounds. Some traveling to meetings in other clinics / hospitals for coordinating with multidisciplinary team members / other hospital admin. Who May Apply: Click here for more information. All U. S. citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles. Key Requirements: -Register to view- Major Duties: Contact and maintain open communication with the chain of command and soldiers identified as high risk by mental health providers. Schedule meetings with the chain of command and other appropriate team members as deemed necessary by outpatient psychiatrist / psychologist / or appropriate providers. Facilitate outpatient groups as needed. Develop outpatient caseload as directed by the mental health providers. Maintain ongoing follow-up with patients identified in caseload. Document all interactions, chain of command meetings and all other appropriate issues pertinent to the soldier's case as directed by the outpatient provider psychiatrist / psychologist. Maintain ongoing comprehensive outpatient care with identified high-risk soldiers during outpatient treatment. Address patterns or problems at the client level, provider and or system level to promote smooth transition of soldiers through the outpatient treatment program. Qualifications: Click on link below to view qualification standard. General Schedule SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify applicants must possess one year specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level that equipped the applicant with thorough knowledge of Army Community Services programs, available mental health care services, and referral and follow-up procedures. Ability to identify and assist in resolving psychosocial problems faced by soldiers, their families and within the specific military community. Knowledge of a wide range social and psychiatric procedures used in the treatment and care of psychiatric patients with complicated, multiple or complex problems. Clinical expertise and skills required assessing patients to identify psychological and identify problems, strengths, and limitations that may impede treatment. Ability to plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate patient care intervention. Clinical expertise required to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment / care, identify deviations from the standards of care and to recommend and initiate corrective actions. Ability to effectively interact and form collaborative relationship with providers, soldiers, chain of command, families, and all members of the multidisciplinary treatment team levels of staff, and community services / agencies. Knowledge of the basic goals and objectives of the professions on the multidisciplinary team to include: psychiatry, psychology, nursing, social services, ASAP, and Chaplain services. Knowledge concerning discharge planning and continuing quality improvement. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Sufficient computer literacy to input, access and retrieve information from various databases and to perform word processing, spreadsheets, and data base functions. Knowledge of the indications for use, correct administration of and side effects of commonly used psychiatric medications. EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION: One full year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-8 only in those instances where education is directly related to the work of the position. If you have any questions regarding this announcement, contact Kelly Amhof at -Register to view- . **CHECK THE STATUS OF YOUR APPLICATION ON-LINE: Check application status: https: / / ncweb.ria.army.mil / Vitals / default.asp The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened for the Office of Personnel Management's basic qualifications requirements, and the skills needed to perform the duties of this position as described in this vacancy announcement. Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the Time in Grade Restriction. Education can be substituted for experience. Review the qualification requirements for specific information. One year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade or level requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled. Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered for this position. Please include this information in your resume. The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened for the Office of Personnel Management's basic qualifications requirements, and the skills needed to perform the duties of this position as described in this vacancy announcement. Resumes are rated using a numeric rating procedure. Qualified candidates will be assigned a raw score between 70 and 100 based on posession of job-related skills. Additional points for veterans' preference will be added to the raw score, as appropriate. GS-06 and above: One year of experience directly related to this occupation equivalent to the next lower grade. Graduate education or an internship meets the experience required when it is directly related to the work of the position. Other Requirements: Click here for more information. Personnel security investigation required. A medical examination is required. Immunization screening is required. Child Care Criminal History background checks may be required prior to movement to position. Must comply with Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements. This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is therefore subject to annual seasonal influenza

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