Social Worker

We're Looking for a skilled Social Worker in the Immigration And Customs Enforcement based in Los Fresnos, Texas. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Do not copy and paste the duties specialized experience or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Applicants must demonstrate they meet the Basic AND Specialized Experience Qualification requirements noted below. You qualify for GS12 if you possess the following: Basic Requirements: A. Have a masters degree in social work in a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. (You must provide a copy of your transcripts with your application). B. Possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare provider certification. This certification shall be maintained in a current status at all times while performing services.(You must provide a copy with your application). C. Possess and maintain a current permanent full and unrestricted license to practice clinical social work independently as recognized in the state licensed whereby clinical supervision is not required. (You must provide a copy with your application) AND Specialized Experience for GS12: Applicant must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS11 level in the Federal service OR equivalent public or private sector experience performing the following duties: Working with biopsychosocial instruments to make assessments and evaluations of mental emotional attitudinal and intellectual status Preparing written case documentation involving multiple dysfunctions Preparing treatment plans that restore patients to their normal work and social environments. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. National Service Experience (i.e. volunteer experience): 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years a political Schedule A Schedule C Noncareer SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply to include persons with intellectual severe physical or psychiatric disabilities as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u) and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable serviceconnected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans Peace Corps VISTA volunteers and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents experiences and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment and to understand the required documentation click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this 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.