Social Services Assistant

We're Looking for a skilled Social Services Assistant in the Indian Health Service based in Mobridge, South Dakota. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

To qualify for this position your resume must clearly demonstrate that you meet the Minimum Qualification requirements for the grade level(s) for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work performed through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional philanthropic religious community or social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer and parttime experience. Your resume must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities for each position held as well as the total number of hours worked per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GS05: Applicants must meet one of the following: Specialized Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS04 grade level in the Federal service or comparable experience obtained in the private or public sector. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Assisting professional or technical staff in providing social services case management or patient support services Interviewing clients to obtain routine information and maintaining case records Assisting individuals in accessing community resources health services or social service programs Providing guidance and support to individuals or groups in community residential educational or healthcare settings Maintaining records preparing reports and documenting services provided Explaining program requirements policies or available services to clients and families. OR Education: Successful completion of a full fouryear course of study leading to a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university that: Included at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position or Included a major in social behavior human behavior or health care. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of specialized experience and education that meets 100 percent of the qualification requirements. Only education beyond the first 60 semester hours is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. GS06 Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS05 grade level in the Federal service or comparable experience obtained in the private or public sector. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Assisting social workers counselors or other healthcare professionals in providing services to patients families or community members Coordinating referrals and appointments with community agencies and healthcare providers Maintaining case files and documenting client contacts and services Monitoring client progress and reporting concerns to professional staff Providing information regarding available resources benefits and community services Assisting with program activities outreach efforts and support groups. Graduate education may be substituted only when it is directly related to the work of the position in accordance with the OPM qualification standard. GS07 Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS06 grade level in the Federal service or comparable experience obtained in the private or public sector. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Independently coordinating social service activities and assisting with case management services Interviewing clients assessing needs and referring individuals to appropriate medical behavioral health or community resources Monitoring client participation and documenting case activities in accordance with program requirements Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support patient or client care plans Assisting professional staff with program implementation outreach education and community engagement activities Preparing reports maintaining confidential records and ensuring compliance with agency policies and procedures. OR Education: One full year of graduate education directly related to the work of the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of graduate education and specialized experience that meets 100 percent of the qualification requirements. 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 by the respective cutoff day of rating to be eligible for consideration.

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.