Summary This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Turtle Mountain Agency, Superintendent - Turtle Mountain Agency, Human Services in Belcourt, North Dakota. This is a Bargaining Unit position, for more information see What are bargaining units? NOTE: TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE AUTHORIZED. ANY RELOCATION EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH REPORTING FOR DUTY WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED EMPLOYEE. Responsibilities Assists in the development of program assessment and strategy. Renders assistance with the planning and coordination of recurring and non-recurring services, special activities, and undertakings so as to make maximum use of available resources, professional, and support staff and other referral service entities. Assists with the seeking and arranging of services needed to accomplish program goals and objectives. Provides recommendations to the Agency Supervisory Social Worker for the type and delivery of services for the Social Service Program with established agency policies and objectives. Assists with the development of budget analysis. Operates the Financial Assistance and Social Services Case Management System. Conducts monitored individual and two-party interviews with clients in order to determine general assistance eligibility. Under the guidance of the Supervisory Social Worker, provides individualized case management services to Indian children and adults. Assists with the continuous evaluation of the effectiveness of services by giving aid and support with the adaptation of varied program services. Advocates for services for Program beneficiaries. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for GS-0186: Social Services Aid and Assistant Series) GS-07: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-06 grade level (obtained in either the public or private sector). This experience is work involved in social welfare or employment and training programs; assistant to professional or associate staff engaged in work of a social services nature in private, public welfare, government program or community organizations or in voluntary services; employment guidance in a vocational or academic institution, social services of manpower development. These examples are not all inclusive (refer to the summary of duties for specialized experience) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and is typically in or related to the position to be filled. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date. Education EDUCATION IS NOT A QUALIFYING FACTOR Additional Information All new hires earn the beginning salary of their pay grade (Step 1). See 2024 Salary Tables here and select the duty station from the Belcourt, North Dakota to choose the appropriate pay chart. If no specific chart is listed for this geographic location, see the "rest of U.S." chart. The full performance level of this position is GS-7. TELEWORK: Indian Affairs has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster. As a incidental motor vehicle operator position, you may be required to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle in the performance of duties; therefore, a valid driver's license is required and be able to meet the safe driving requirements of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (25 IAM 4 Motor Vehicle Safety Program) Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp . Certain candidates may be eligible to apply under a special hiring authority including those for disabled individuals, Peace Corps employees, Foreign Service employees, veterans, etc. For more information, visit the following OPM websites: USAJOBS Information Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/; Vets Info Guide: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/. Former Federal Employees are required to indicate whether they received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) buyout in their previous employment with the Federal government, and are required to submit a copy of the applicable Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) regarding the VSIP. Most individuals who accept reemployment with the Federal government within 5 years of receiving the VSIP amount, must repay the gross amount of the separation pay prior to reemployment.