SOCIAL WORKER (TITLE 5)

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a SOCIAL WORKER (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T50130000 and is part of the FL JFHQ, National Guard.

What you will do

• As a Social Worker, GS-0185-11, you will 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.
• Coordinates substantial findings and possible effects of outreach efforts with key leaders to ensure they remain current on issues related to the program.
• 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.
• Represents the community outreach and prevention initiatives and programs professionally and appropriately.
• Coordinates findings and effects with leadership in an effective and timely manner.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position: You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Must have a master's degree in social work by a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

Note: A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work. Note: A minimum of two (2) years within the past five (5) years in the independent practice of clinical social work is highly desired

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

Documents you must provide

• (must have a 2-page resume and 3 references) 1.
• Contact Information (Address, Phone Number and Email) 3.
• Company/Organization Name(s) 5.
• Dates of Employment (MONTH and YEAR) 6.
• Duties Performed - it is best practice to be specific and focus on the duties performed that arelike (similar to/relative to/consistent with) the position you are applying for. **Please be advised that copying and pasting the specialized experience from the vacancy announcement into your resume is prohibited and will result in your resume being disqualified** Transcripts: Only a requirement if education is required OR you substitute education for specialized experience Unofficial copies may be submitted for application purposes, but placement will not occur until official transcripts have been provided.
• SF-50: If you have previously been employed by another Federal Agency or previously worked for our agency, please submit the most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50). **This is NOT a requirement for those that have never been employed by a Federal Agency** DD214s: Most recent DD214 member-4 (If applicable) Veteran's preference (VA Letter): Most recent Benefit Summary/Service verification Letter (If applicable) Final Retirement Orders: Appropriate final military orders (Ex: Medical and/or Regular retirement) (If applicable) Priority Placement Program: Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible must submit the following documentation: Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-3) Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
• Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement must submit the following documentation: Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-2) Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (***).