Social Services Representative
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Job Location:
Anadarko, OK - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 50460 - 80243
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs Southern Plains Region Office of the Regional Director Branch of Human Services in Anadarko Oklahoma.
This is a Bargaining Unit position for more information see USA Jobs What are bargaining units
NOTE:
TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE AUTHORIZED. ANY RELOCATION EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH REPORTING FOR DUTY WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED EMPLOYEE.
As Social Services Representative GS-0187 your typical work assignments may include but not limited to:
- Provide casework services to assist with processing applications reviewing referrals service requests interviewing applicants assessing clients needs and the needs of the clients family/guardian when appropriate.
- Conduct office interviews and make home visits reviewing the resources and to assess the social environments of the home to determine continued eligibility.
- Perform case management duties and provide technical assistance to management of an individuals trust funds and assets.
- Provide technical interpretation and guidance of the Bureaus Social Service Program and IIM accounts.
- Initiate and/or cooperate with other agency branches and public welfare agencies in helping clients take advantage of local state and federal social services programs.
- Maintain case records letters and prepares reports and recommendations as required.
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated
- A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicants successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
- If you are a male applicant 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.
- Incidental Operator position. If you are required to operate a motor vehicle in order to properly carry out assigned duties the 25 IAM 4 Motor Vehicle Safety Program Policy applies. A Link is provided in the Additional Information Section.
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual Individual Occupational Requirements for GS-0187: Social Services Series).
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-9: I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-8 grade level in the Federal service that includes work which involved applying professional knowledge of the principles and practices of social work; recommending direct services to individuals families and groups; and educating or assisting with instruction training consultation or advice on social work related questions and services; and maintaining a formalized case management system which documents the workflow of case services with individual case plans.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-8: I have at least 1 year of specialized experience or the equivalent comparable to at least the GS-7 in the Federal Service (obtained in either the public or private sector). Specialized experience is work that involved interpreting and applying federal regulations in the Code of Federal Regulation and Bureaus guidelines to client cases; policy letters and human behavior theory to provide specialized services; handle a range of client cases using considerable independence but keeps supervisor informed of issues or problems; proposes appropriate changes to service plan.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-7: I have at least 1 year of specialized experience or the equivalent comparable to at least the GS-6 in the Federal Service (obtained in either the public or private sector). Specialized experience is work that involved the provision of direct social welfare services to families and individuals which includes child welfare services; assist social workers with investigating analyzing and reporting on client case files; prepares and manages case files; develops case plans or Individual Self-Sufficiency Plans (ISP); and conducts preliminary interviews with clients and explains program policy and federal regulations.
OR
EDUCATION:1 full academic year of graduate education in social sciences (18 semester hours 27 quarter hours or equivalent).
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the position to be filled.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.
Education
If you are qualifying based on your education you MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses grades semester year and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.
One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate schools definition of one year of graduate study 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education which shows the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information visit: FOREIGN EDUCATION
Additional information
All new hires earn the beginning salary of their pay grade (Step 1). See 2025 Salary Tables and select the pay chart for Anadarko Oklahoma. If no specific chart is listed for this geographic location see the rest of U.S. chart.
The full performance level of this position is GS-9. Promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. A career ladder promotion is at the discretion of management and in no way guaranteed.
The probationary or trial period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest meet the organization goals and mission of the agency and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the determining if your employment advances the public interest the agency will consider:
Under applicable law the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies in writing that the individuals employment should continue and that their appointment should be the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period -OR- trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
As a incidental motor vehicle operator position you may be required to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle in the performance of duties.A valid drivers license is required and be able to meet the safe driving requirements of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (25 IAM 4 Motor Vehicle Safety Program).
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) OR Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Programs provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus displaced or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal proof of eligibility and most current SF50 noting position grade level duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP applicants must be qualified (i.e. meet the minimum qualification requirements including any selective placement factors; education and experience requirements) and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For more information visit: APPOINTING AUTHORITY: Certain candidates may be eligible to apply under a special hiring authority including those for disabled individuals Peace Corps employees Foreign Service employees veterans etc. For more information visit the following OPM websites: USAJOBS Information Center: Vets Info Guide: should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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