Supervisory Social Service Program Director

We're Looking for a skilled Supervisory Social Service Program Director in the Court Services And Offender Supervision Agency For based in Washington, District of Columbia. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

There is a Basic Requirement that must be met to qualify for this position: A. bachelors degree or higher in behavioral or social science or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR B. Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. OR C. Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement applicants must meet the following: In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements you must also have one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS14) within the federal service which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position is required. Specialized Experience is defined as: Strong leadership skills and knowledge of American Correctional Association (ACA) American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and the Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Knowledge of social service program management concepts and principles and demonstrated skill in activating a residential treatment program reentry program or sanctions center or a correctional facility that houses or provides other operations required to activate and manage a residential treatment program. TimeinGrade Requirement: Current agency employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS14 or higher grade in Federal Service. 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 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.

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.