Social Worker

We're Looking for a skilled Social Worker in the Army National Guard Units based in Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

As required by Executive Order 14043 Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID19 regardless of the employees duty location or work arrangement (e.g. telework remote work etc.) subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 22 2021 or before appointment or onboarding with the agency if after November 22. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of the agency a legally required exception from this requirement. Do not upload any verification documents in your application. APPOINTMENT STATUS: EXCEPTEDThis is a Title 5 Excepted Service position in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. AREA OF CONSIDERATION:NonBargaining PositionOpen to the Public Supervisor for this position is MAJ Renninger Educational Requirement: Masters degree in social work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education License Requirement: Applicant must have a current unrestricted State license to practice clinical social work independently SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must indicate at least 36 months experience in clinical social work assignments. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements will be further evaluated by the nominating supervisor based on the following competencies considered essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Knowledge of the principles theories procedures and practices of social work to conduct needs assessments and evaluations on a limited but routine basis in accordance with applicable DoD guidelines. Knowledge of general and specific concepts principles procedures and practices relating to psychological assessments. Knowledge of an administrative clerical scientific or technical nature. Knowledge of the principles and practices of social work in the performance of such assignments as providing direct services to individuals and families including work with individuals in groups. QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual however established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicants record of experience training and education must show possession of the knowledge skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled. SPECIAL NOTE: Per the Labor Relations Management Agreement if there are more than 15 qualified applicants for each position by category a KSA board will be convened in accordance with Section 17.8 of the LMRA. PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION.The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is a diverse team of professionals who strengthen our commonwealth by serving our veterans and partners while preparing military personnel to safeguard our way of life. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other nonmerit factors NOTE: The incumbent of this position must have at a minimum a completed Tier 1 Security Clearance prior to position assignment.

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.