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Social Services Assistant Oa Job in FORT RILEY, KS

Company: Federal Government Jobs

Location: Fort Riley, KS

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Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully) Department:Department Of The ArmyAgency:Army Medical CommandJob Announcement Number:MD-DHL-10-8568Job Title:SOCIAL SERVICES ASSISTANT (OA)Salary Range:34,300.00 - 44,589.00 USD / yearSeries & Grade:GS-0186-06 / 06Open Period:Monday, November 09, 2009 to Wednesday, November 11, 2009Position Information:- This is a Permanent position. -- Full TimeDuty Locations:1 vacancy - KS - Ft Riley & Manhattan Who May Be Considered:US CitizensJob 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, Behavioral Health, Ft Riley, KSAbout the Position: Duties Continued: Coordinate consultations between various health care organizations on an off post and recommend ways to improve on support issues on hand. Coordinate with various staff with-in the department to gather data and process validated database material / issues. Explore and improve on health support issues on and off the military facility in support of installation behavioral health plan, maintain an accurate data base of all behavioral health programs available and maintain office files in support of installation behavioral health support plan. Develops a baseline database on all units supported by the installation's behavior health support plan. Performs a variety of administrative duties to support the administration and operation of the department. About the Position: Work Shift is Monday through Friday, 1330-2200.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: U.S. Citizen Major Duties:Provides support to the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) as directed by conducting efficiency studies compiling information and reviews of Installation Behavioral Health Services Plan and serving as alternate point of contact for administrative matters. Attend meetings as designated by superiors, communicates and documents minutes during designated meetings. Coordinate and facilitate, implement and monitor services between Soldier, Family Support Center, Chaplains' Support, Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP) site, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), TRICARE network providers, Case Managers and other installation facilities as appropriate and or needed. Attends staff and committee meetings concerning administrative matters of the department. Collects data and prepares patient information as instructed. Conducts studies on utilization process, develops spread sheets, and produce slide presentations. Qualifications:Click on link below to view qualification standard. General Schedule Basic Requirements: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must possess one year of specialized experience that equipped the applicant with detailed knowledge of social and community service resources in the local area; as well as appropriate information classification procedures, in order to build and maintain an accurate information file. General knowledge is required of Social Work Services / Mental Health Services program functions, regulations and procedures, as well as sources of detailed information on specific questions in order to determine the type and level of assistance needed and respond to a wide variety of client requests for information, assistance and referral. Skill in routine fact-finding and analysis is required to interview individuals, obtain factual information and explain agency procedures and regulations to the section clients. This includes skill in obtaining relevant factual information from individuals who are emotionally upset and / or unwilling to admit to a problem, and who unaware of the service options available to them. Knowledge of English grammar and usage and of the vocabulary of the system is required in order to write procedures and information statements and to explain procedures outside the organization. A qualified typist is required. EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required above GS-5 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position. **Regardless of the method that is used to apply, applicants must remember to provide the following information: *1. List the position and job announcement (MD-DHL-09-1365) for which you are applying. If you do not identify what you are applying for, you application will not be considered. *2. Provide your social security number. Failure to do so will result in non-consideration of your resume. *3. Provide your full name, mailing address and phone numbers. *4. Provide your country of citizenship. *5. Provide complete dates (month, day, year, hours per week) of any current or previous employment with a complete description of the duties you performed. *6. If ever employed by the Federal Government, please state the highest grade held, job series, and dates of employment in grade. ** May Email resume to: ROCK- -Register to view- or FAX to: -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. 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. 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 vaccinations. Applicants tentatively selected for appointment to this position will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. Direct Deposit of Pay is Required. You must include the announcement number on your application. You may claim Military Spouse Preference. Applicants claiming veteran's preference must clearly show an entitlement to such preference on the resume / supplemental data submitted. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. One year trial / probationary period may be required.How You Will Be Evaluated:Resumes will be evaluated for basic qualifications requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in this vacancy announcement and identified by the Selecting Official for the position. Benefits:The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include: Comprehensive health and life insurance Competitive salaries Generous retirement programs Paid holidays, sick

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