SOCIAL WORKER

Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units · Kearney, Nebraska Kearney, Nebraska

Company

Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location

Kearney, Nebraska Kearney, Nebraska

Type

Full Time

Job Description

THIS IS A TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION WITH THE NEBRASKA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD.

This National Guard position is for a SOCIAL WORKER, PD Number T5013000 and is part of the Office of the State Surgeon, Nebraska Army National Guard.

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Conditions of Employment

Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Obtain/maintain the level of security clearance/background check required
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Direct Deposit is mandatory
Drug Testing Required

Qualifications

Security Clearance/Background Check requirements:
In order to comply with US DOD requirements and ensure the safety and security of the missions, programs, property and personnel of the Nebraska Military Department, employees must obtain the appropriate background investigation and maintain the level of security clearance assigned to their respective work.

Failure to obtain, within one year of appointment, and maintain the designated type of security clearance/background check required for the respective work may result in a job offer being rescinded, separations of employment, or other actions as may be deemed in the best interest of the agency.

Prior to appointment individuals must meet the security clearance requirements for the position or submit the required documents of the Nebraska National Guard, Personnel Security Manager for processing the appropriate investigation. Required forms: SF86, PSIP Initiation Form, Fingerprints, OF306 and Application/Resume.

Nebraska National Guard Personnel Security Manager - [email protected]; 402-309-8319.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Knowledge of social work theories, principles, techniques, and resources is mandatory. Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 24 months of experience in clinical social work assignments. Completion of the Air Force Social Work Internship Program may be substituted for 12 months of the specialized experience requirement. This experience demonstrates particular competencies of knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Must have specialized experience in professional social work that includes interviewing people to establish the nature and extent of their problems, helping them work-out plans for improving the situation, providing assistance and services, referring them to community resources and other organizations as indicated, and assisting them to understand and modify their own patterns of behavior when appropriate. Except as stated above, no other substitution of education for specialized experience is allowed.

Quality of Experience - Candidates' experience is evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the individual's officer rank; however, established military compatibility criteria/assignments are strictly followed. The applicant's record of experiences, training, licensing, and education must show full possession of the competencies needed to fully perform the position's required duties and responsibilities.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work from a graduate school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and acceptable to The Surgeon General.

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DUTIES CONTINUED:

5. 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. Briefs senior leadership and other key personnel and committees on prevention issues in an effort to obtain optimum support for and participation in all outreach and prevention activities. Recruits, trains, and facilitates volunteers when necessary to support the National Guard DPH.

6. Responsible for marketing and marketing evaluation activities. Serves as primary consultant and advisor on methods to successfully market the National Guard DPH. Formulates strategies to generate interest, acceptance, and participation by National Guard community consumers, resource suppliers, and eligible National Guard Soldiers/Airmen and family members regarding psychological health services and community prevention for the general population. Employs social marketing of primary and secondary prevention interventions to promote utilization of military and non-military resources and services. Facilitates awareness of and accessibility to available services for National Guard members and their families. Collaborates with the DPH team to develop and implement techniques to determine customer satisfaction. Participates with the DPH team to implement outcome measures. Ensures that the program complies with applicable DOD policies, Army Regulations, Air Force Instructions, National Guard guidance, policy letters, and other official guidance.

Performs other duties as assigned.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:
***This is a National Guard Title 5 Employee PD***

1. 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.

2. Selective Placement Factor: Possess a current, unrestricted State license to practice clinical social work independently.

3. Must have 24 months of experience in clinical social work assignments. For ANG candidates, completion of the Air Force Social Work Internship Program may be substituted for 12 months of the specialized experience requirement.

4. The incumbent of this position description must have, at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.

5. 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.

6. 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.

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