Social Service Representatives

We're Looking for a skilled Social Service Representatives in the Indian Health Service based in Red Lake, Minnesota. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

To qualify for this position your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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 social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Education Graduate Education: Major study social sciences. One full academic year of graduate study is qualifying for GS07. Graduate education is not creditable for positions above the GS07 level. OR ExperienceSpecialized Experience (for positions above GS05): One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower level in the normal line of progression is qualifying for positions above the GS05 level. Specialized experience is experience in a program of direct social welfare services that required the application of program policy and operations knowledge in providing social welfare services and/or assisting social workers In addition to the Basic Requirements you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS7: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS6) in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Effectively uses the Electronic Health Record system to enter all patient data Provides information on available on and offbase resources and services such as those offered by community and county agencies Assures medication regimen compliance through patient teaching on the importance of prescribed medications Coordinates with the multidisciplinary team to provide appropriate patient care that reduces length of stay contains costs and supports continuity of care OR 1 year of graduatelevel education in a Social Sciences field that is directly related to the work of this position. GS8: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS7) in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Provides outreach services to patients to ensure continuity of mental health services and care Coordinates available resources by identifying mobilizing and utilizing them to meet each patients individualized needs Serves as an advocate for patients and their families Refers patients to appropriate mental health facilities as deemed necessary Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the TimeInGrade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. TimeInGrade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

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.