Supervisory Social Worker

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Degree: A master’s degree in social work in a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-12: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Assisting patients and their families in utilizing available community, state, and federal resources for the purpose of improving their social, physical and psychological health; reporting on patient who are involuntarily committed; serving as liaison between patient, physician/clinic, or other members of the team including community, state, and federal agencies; completing monthly statistical and narrative reports on all services provided; provide individual and family therapy to out-patients. Selective Placement Factor: Must possess a current, unrestricted U.S. State Independent Social Worker License as either a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or a Certified Independent Social Worker (CISW). You must meet all qualification requirements by the respective cut-off date for application review.
This position is located in the Social Services Department within the Pine Ridge Service Unit in Pine Ridge, SD. The incumbent is responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, directing, and administering the Social Services Department. The position works in a regularly assigned, rotation or call back basis to provide continuity of social services during evenings, nights, holidays and weekends. Incumbent provides 24 hour on-call services. Reports to the Clinical Services Administrator.