Supervisory Social Worker
Job Location:
Pine Ridge, PA - USA
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Job Summary
This position is located in the Social Services Department at the Pine Ridge Service Unit IHS Hospital in Pine Ridge SD. Incumbent is responsible for assessing planning organizing directing and administering the Social Services Department. Works in a regularly assigned rotation or call back basis to provide continuity of social services during evenings nights holidays and weekends.
A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7 2025 in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
- Provides direct and indirect patient care services that addresses the overall psychosocial needs of the patient family community and Service Unit programs.
- Provides mental health consultation and training services to staff various community and tribal groups agencies such as schools law enforcement courts and substance abuse programs child protection agencies.
- Ensures staff assist with coordination of patient care through participation and collaboration with community and tribal programs.
- Responsible for program management duties which includes budget management development of position descriptions supervising staff and assigning work for the department.
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- Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630 requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
- Incumbent provides 24 hour on-call services to the hospital on behalf of Social Services Department.
- A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.
A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individuals identity employment history education and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.
Upon receipt of instructions applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.
Financial Suitability Requirement:
This position requires a review of the applicants financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility maintain good standing with creditors and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.
Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including but not limited to delinquent federal or state tax liabilities defaulted federal student loans court-ordered fines or fees or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS).
Prior to the appointment candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or drivers license it must be REAL ID-compliant.
This is a competitive vacancy announcement advertised under Delegated Examining Authority. Selections made under this vacancy announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would therefore be given new appointments to the civil service; however benefits time served and all other Federal entitlements would remain the same.
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): Individual Occupational Requirements
Degree: social work. Must fulfill all of the requirements for the masters degree in social work in a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Masters degree with practicum: Applicants who complete all of the requirements for a masters degree in social work that included a practicum are eligible for GS-9.
In addition to the Basic Requirements you must also meet the Selective Placement Factor and Minimum Qualifications stated below-
Selective Placement Factor:
Current unrestricted license U.S. State license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); or Certified Independent Social Worker (CISW); or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).
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GS-12 Minimum Qualifications:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade levelin the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks examples include: Professional and programmatic oversight for development implementation and evaluation of social services activities. Directing and managing programs with responsibility for program effectiveness evaluation improvement and policy. Providing services for complex cases utilizing advanced assessment treatment methods and offering clinical consultation. Independent decision-making authority experience leading or guiding staff including participating in hiring actions supporting performance management and addressing employee issues.
You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. 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.
Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information visit Indian Health Service (IHS) National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) have student loan repayment programs for qualifying health disciplines. This is a competitive process separate from the hiring process. Opportunities for LRP are based on agency hiring priorities and availability of funds. For additional information please visit:
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The following links below provide information on how you may be eligible for various hiring authorities. If you are a Veteran qualified CTAP and ICTAP eligible or an individual with a disability please refer to the following links below for additional guidance. CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a well qualified rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Managements Workforce Restructuring Career Transition website at: CTAP/ICTAP documentation requirements are listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement.
Required Experience:
Manager
