Social Services Assistant

We're Looking for a skilled Social Services Assistant in the Veterans Health Administration based in Loma Linda, California. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 10/12/2023. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS5) in the Federal service that equipped me 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. Specialized experience includes performing a wide variety of duties in support of counseling guidance and related social services work in social employment assistance or similar programs works with emergency service providers telecommunication companies and others gathers information from individuals to relaying to appropriate medical/emergency personnel (i.e. medical providers law enforcement emergency dispatch personnel etc.) experience communicating clearly and relaying pertinent facts and circumstances keeping accurate detailed records. (To receive credit for this experience it must be well documented in your resume.) To receive credit for this experience it must be well documented in your resume. OR EDUCATION: Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. Proficiency Requirements: In addition to meeting experience or education requirements applicants for this position must show possession of the ability to type at least 40 words per minute. Applicants may meet these requirements by passing the appropriate performance test presenting a certificate of proficiency from a school or other organization authorized to issue such certificates by the Office of Personnel Management local office or by selfcertifying their proficiency. Performance test results and certificates of proficiency are acceptable for 3 years. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Communication Customer Service Knowledge Management 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 religions spiritual community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 3540 hours of work per week. Parttime experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: Generally performed sitting at a desk. However there may be some travel outside of the office carrying of light items such as paper or books driving an automobile riding public transportation etc. The work is generally performed in an office setting however it also requires that the incumbent drive on a regular basis as a significant amount of their time may be spent in the community settings with veterans and other community agency representatives.

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.