Social Worker

United States Attorneys' Offices; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Office for United States Attorneys in Washington, DC seeks a Social Worker on the EAP staff to provide confidential counseling, outreach and crisis support to DOJ employees and their families.

You will develop outreach strategies, assess needs, coordinate resources, conduct staff trainings, and prepare briefings for senior officials, including crisis response as required.

Qualifications

• MSW from an accredited program (Council on Social Work Education).
• A current, active, unrestricted clinical license to practice Social Work.
• One year of specialized experience at GS-12 level in Federal Service or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develops a strategy and implementation plan for program outreach initiatives.
• Assesses client treatment needs and coordinates available community resources.
• Identifies and selects resources meeting client needs, including type, facilities, and cost.
• Conducts training sessions for all levels of staff, including employees, senior officials, midlevel managers and first-line supervisors.
• Prepares and presents briefings regarding controversial and novel issues, drafts joint reports, and informs senior officials of developments.
• Provides crisis response services as required, including travel for critical incident support.

Education

MSW degree from an accredited program

Active clinical social work license

Specialized experience required for GS‑13

Job description

Summary

The Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA) offers Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services and resources to Federal Department of Justice employees and their eligible family members, including confidential counseling and referrals. We provide EOUSA and U.S. Attorneys Office employees, as well as their immediate family members, with free, confidential support for personal and professional challenges.

Duties

This position serves as Social Worker on the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Staff of the Executive Office for United States Attorneys, Human Resources Staff. Duties include:

• Develops a strategy and implementation plan for program outreach initiatives.
• Assesses client treatment needs and coordinates available community resources.
• Identifies and selects those resources which will best meet the client's needs, this includes type of resource, facilities, and cost.
• Conducts training sessions for all levels of staff, including employees, senior officials, midlevel managers and first-line supervisors.
• Prepares and presents briefings regarding controversial and novel issues, participates in drafting and negotiating joint reports, and assures senior level officials are informed of developments in a timely manner.
• Provides crisis response services as required by the Director, EOUSA and as requested by the U.S. Attorney. Crisis response may include immediate travel to the district, to provide support (in the form of critical incident stress debriefings, educational or process group meetings, individual sessions, and coordination of local resources) to staff, management, and families in the event of an employee suicide, other death, or other tragedy.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
• You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• Time-in-Grade: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.
• You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.
• On a rotating basis, you will be in an "on call" status.
• In this position, you must possess and maintain an active, valid, and unrestricted clinical license authorizing the independent practice of Social Work, issued by a U.S. State, the District of Columbia, or other jurisdiction.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements AND specialized experience requirement.

Basic Requirement

Applicants must possess a degree in social work that fulfills all of the requirements for the Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) in a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Applicants MUST submit a transcript. Failure to provide the required documents will render you not eligible for consideration.

Licensure

A current, active, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice Social Work independently, offered by a U.S. State, District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction is required.

Applicants MUST submit copies of your licenses or certifications with your resume. Failure to provide required documents will render you not eligible for consideration.

Specialized Experience

To be eligible at the GS-13 level, you must have one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 in Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as experience assessing the nature and extent of individuals' concerns; developing collaborative plans to improve their circumstances; providing appropriate assistance and services; and coordinating referrals to community resources and partner organizations as needed.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)

The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria.

You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form.

Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)

The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria.

You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application.

Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)

VEOA allows eligible veterans to apply and compete for positions announced under merit promotion procedures when the hiring agency is recruiting from outside its own workforce. To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, a veteran must be honorably separated and either a preference eligible or have substantially completed three (3) or more years of continuous active military service. If you are applying for a Merit Promotion announcement and wish to be considered under VEOA, you must submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214, in addition to any other required documents listed on this announcement.

Special Employment Consideration

Persons with disabilities, veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more, certain other veterans, spouses of certain members of the armed forces, and returning Peace Corps volunteers are examples of individuals who are potentially eligible for non-competitive appointments. For further information, click on the links provided below. You must specify in your online questionnaire under what authority you wish to be considered and submit appropriate documentation to verify your eligibility.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities Links

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Types-of-Appointments

Education

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see http://www.ed.gov

OR

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials. More information may be found at http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Recruitment or Relocation Incentives

• 5753 and applicable agency policy. Authorization of any incentive is contingent upon meeting statutory eligibility criteria, agency approval, and the execution of a service agreement, if required. Incentives are not guaranteed and are granted at management's discretion. Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized.

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.

Selective Service

If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See http://www.sss.gov/.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Federal Agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

EEO Statement/Policy

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.

Political Appointees (Current or Former)

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.