Social Work Associate (Family Advocacy)
What you'd do
About the Position: Serves as a U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) Social Services Assistant in clinics or units providing assistance for the Family Advocacy Program.
Major duties
Work under the supervision of a social worker Family Advocacy Program (FAP) supervisor who sets the overall objectives, resources, and decisions available. Collaborate with a licensed clinical social worker in recommending treatment plans and provides case management services to include ensuring that an approved treatment plan approved is carried out by the client. Interview clients to provide information about the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) and the incident determination process. Coordinate services with the installation Victim Advocate for resources, emergency shelter information, protective orders, and other supportive services in spouse/intimate partner cases. Report individual's treatment compliance and progress when case reviews are scheduled and maintain appropriate case records according to standards of professional practice. Notifies child protective services when new domestic abuse reports are received. Ensures appropriate safety measures are in place to protect victims and documents all actions in a timely, clear and concise manner.
What you need to qualify
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes: recommending treatment plans and providing case management services; assisting social workers in the assessment and follow-up on cases of suspected or documented child maltreatment and neglect and domestic abuse; maintaining appropriate case records according to standards of professional practice.
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