Social Worker

We're Looking for a skilled Social Worker in the Army National Guard Units based in Fargo, North Dakota. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION. NDNG Areas of Consideration (T5 Excepted Service) Area I: All onboard NDNG Federal Employees (Tenure 1 2) Area II: All onboard NDNG Federal Employee (Tenure 3) Area III: All onboard Federal Employees (Competitive or Excepted Service) Area IV: All NDNG military members (Army and Air) (VP Applies) Area V: All U.S. Citizens (VP Applies) QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual however established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicants record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement to assist with describing work experiences however resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed giving dates (months and years) of the experience position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. Basic Requirements: Education. Have a masters degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the masters degree in social work. (Must provide a copy of your transcripts to receive credit for your education.) Licensure. Must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the masters degree level. (Must provide a copy of your license/certification with your application.) Clinical Experience. Must have 24 months of experience in a clinical social work assignments. In addition to the basic requirements applicants must meet the one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 09 grade level or civilian sector equivalent. The specialized experience includes: 1) Working knowledge of social work theories principles techniques and resources 2) Experience interviewing people to establish the nature and extend of their problems helping them workout plans for improving the situation providing assistance and services and referring them to community resources and other organizations 3) Experience assisting clients to understand and modify their own patterns of behavior. Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program categories below are eligible to apply with this preference. (See Required Documents section) Priority Placement Program DoW Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program DoW MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program DoW Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program DoW Retained Grade

What’s on Offer

The role offers excellent opportunities for top performers to further develop their competencies as a social worker and improving the lives of people.