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We're Looking for a skilled Supervisory Social Science Specialist Crisis Responder in the Veterans Health Administration based in Frankfurt On Main, Germany. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.
The Successful Applicant
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Noncitizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency: Social Science Specialists (Crisis Responders) must be proficient in spoken and written English. See 38 U.S.C. 7403(f). Education and Experience: Successful completion of a bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university. The degree must be in a behavioral health or social science related field appropriate to the work of the position (e.g. psychology social work sociology family counseling mental health counseling nursing ministry and criminal justice) OR Two years of specialized experience as a first responder (e.g. Police Medic Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Dispatch etc.) or in a social science related field that included behavioral health crisis response and two years of higher education (i.e. above the high school level) from an accredited college or university in a behavioral health or social science related field appropriate to the work of the position (e.g. psychology social work sociology family counseling mental health counseling nursing ministry and criminal justice) OR Successful completion of a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in any field and one year of specialized experience that included behavioral health crisis response or mental health counseling. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements the following criteria must be met. Experience: You must have one year of experience comparable to the GS11 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: independently provide evidencebased paraprofessional skilled intervention services to assist with any behavioral health crisis a contact may be facing. Work with contacts experiencing an emotional crisis which may present with varying levels of lethality. Work is accomplished through telephone interviews chat/text services and social media forums. Provides peer consultation as needed. Crisis Responders work to establish and maintain the safety of those who present with complex medical and/or mental health care needs. Use current standards of practice to complete a comprehensive risk assessment. Coordinate with team members to initiate emergency services or create facility transportation plan as clinically appropriate. Promote the safety of callers by engaging multiple entities to provide crisis intervention including law enforcement medical and mental health providers as well as other third parties. Collaborate with Suicide Prevention Coordinators to expedite connections to treatment programs. Consistently communicate with contacts in a courteous respectful and clinically helpful manner often under stressful conditions. Use current standards of practice to complete a comprehensive risk assessment. Ensure accurate and efficient recordkeeping. NOTE: Must demonstrate experience and must be represented within your resume. Demonstrated Knowledge Skills and Abilities. In addition to the experience above the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge and skill in management/administration which includes supervision consultation negotiations and monitoring. (b) Ability to write policies procedures and or/practice guidelines. (c) Ability to effectively interact with individuals and groups with cultural differences to problemsolve and negotiate complex issues and obtain cooperation. (d) Ability to provide training orientation consultation and guidance within clinical specialization of practice. (e) Skill in developing interpersonal relationships including the ability to address the unique needs of Crisis Responders. This includes the provision of postvention as professionally indicated. (f) Ability to evaluate program effectiveness and make recommendations for change as appropriate. NOTE: Must demonstrate KSAs and must be represented within your resume. References: VA Handbook 5005/136 Part II Appendix G64 Social Science Specialist (Crisis Responder) Qualification Standard dated November 3 2020. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS12. Physical Requirements: The work is performed in an office setting. The position requires some standing bending and carrying items such as training materials. The incumbent will be supplied with and required to wear an officially approved uniform during all VCL special events.
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.