SOCIAL WORKER (TITLE 5)

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a SOCIAL WORKER (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T5013000 and is part of the IL MILPO, National Guard.

As a SOCIAL WORKER (TITLE 5), GS-0185-11, you will provide preventive, remedial, and support services aimed at improving and sustaining the psychological health of National Guard (NG) military members and their families. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Coordinate with the National Guard community serving the military and non-military agencies to promote timely information exchange, coordinate collaborative prevention efforts, and establish and maintain an extensive array of resources, associations, and community partnerships. Participates in community activities to incorporate complex strategies that enhance community strengths, reduces broad-based community needs, implements community problem solving methods, and forges community connections to promote psychologically healthy lifestyles. Ensures that curriculums and community intervention initiatives for each prevention program are research-based and supported by the literature. Participates in relevant committee meetings in an effort to provide input and obtain information related to psychological health issues. Liaison between the military and non­ military community agencies, including medical agencies, schools, shelters, child care, and family support centers providing access to services that can improve and/or sustain the psychological health of National Guardsmen and families. Conducts needs assessments, intake evaluations, and psycho-diagnostic assessments. Applies professional knowledge of the principles, theories, procedures, and practices of social work to conduct needs assessments and/or intake evaluations on limited but routine basis in accordance with applicable DoD guidelines. Prepares written evaluation reports with clinical impressions and recommendations. Accomplishes intake interviews to include family history, bio-psychosocial history, developmental and health histories, and presenting problems together with any relevant secondary information, screens records and personnel for security clearances and makes administrative recommendations. Coordinates, and implements prevention and community outreach and education programs. Conducts comprehensive needs assessments and Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunity, and Threat (SWOT) analyses that form the basis for program development activities and action plans. Develop, teach, and provide oversight for classes that promote education and skill-building to enhance psychological and physical health. Evaluate training opportunities, and professional development activities. Provides timely, effective, and accurate training to mental health providers and other medical personnel on psychological health matters, resources, and interventions.

Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. Subject to provisions of DoD Priority Placement Program. file:///C:/Users/1616598224.CIV/OneDrive%20-%20US%20Army/Desktop/PPP%20DD%203145-2%20Checklist.pdf This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. A Master's in Social Work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education is required. Substitute degrees will not be accepted. Selective Placement Factor: Possess a current, unrestricted State license to practice clinical social work independently. Must have 24 months of experience in clinical social work assignments. This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG. Must be able to obtain and maintain privileging for the DOD/AFMS/ANGMS IAWDHA PM 6025-13 Vol 4 and DAFMAN 44-119. Must maintain credentials requirements at all times (i.e. current and unrestricted state license, BLS, clinical competencies, etc.) IAW DHA PM 6025-13 Vol 4 and DAFMAN 44-119. Must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. May be required to successfully complete a trial period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.