This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Southern Plains Region, Office of the Regional Director, Branch of Human Services in in Anadarko, Oklahoma. This is a Bargaining Unit position, for more information see 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.
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 Bureau's 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 (KSA's) 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. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.
Provide casework services to assist with processing applications, reviewing referrals, service requests, interviewing applicants, assessing client's needs and the needs of the client's 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. Performs case management duties and provide technical assistance to management of an individual's trust funds and assets. Provide technical interpretation and guidance of the Bureau's Social Service Program and IIM accounts. Initiates and/or cooperates 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.