Social Science Student Trainee Pathways Internship

We're Looking for a skilled Social Science Student Trainee Pathways Internship in the Indian Health Service based in Phoenix, Arizona. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

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. This position is established under the provisions of the Pathways Program. Must be enrolled and maintain at least halftime course load as defined by the education institution at a qualifying accredited institution. Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. You will be required to sign a Pathways Participant Agreement. Pathways Program overview: https://www.opm.gov/policydataoversight/hiringinformation/studentsrecentgraduates/ Internship: Provides high school undergraduate and graduate students with opportunities for paid work in agencies and to explore Federal careers. Applicants must be enrolled at least parttime in school or an educational program (including Registered Apprenticeship Programs and certain volunteer service programs). Interns must complete a minimum of 480 internship hours (320 hours if they receive a waiver) to be eligible for conversion. Eligibility for the Pathways Internship and Recent Graduates Programs is expanding to include those with or without formal degrees who have completed qualifying career or technical education programs (which may include Registered Apprenticeship Programs Job Corps AmeriCorps and Peace Corps). Requirement for Internship Appointments: The grade level you qualify for is based on education. You will be considered for the highest grade for which you qualify. Interns may be promoted to higher grades based on the amount of education completed and acceptable performance however promotions are not guaranteed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GS019905: Your resume must demonstrate a successful completion of a four (4) full academic years of post high school leading to a bachelors degree or equivalent degree in Social Work Studies. (Transcripts must be provided) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GS019907: Your resume must demonstrate a successful completion of one (1) full academic year of graduate level education in Social Work Studies. OR Completion of a Bachelors degree with Superior Academic Achievement Provision in Social Work Studies. (Transcripts must be provided) You are required to show proof of enrollment in a qualified degree/diploma program by the closing of this announcement. Failure to provide adequate scholastic documentation within the specified timeframe will disqualify you from further consideration. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the TimeInGrade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. TimeInGrade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

What’s on Offer

The role offers excellent opportunities for top performers to further develop their competencies as a social worker and improving the lives of people.