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Social Services Assistant (Exceptional Family Member Program)

Department of Defense
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Blanchfield Army Community Hospital; Directorate of Medicine; Department of Pediatrics
This job announcement has closed

Summary

About the Position: This position is located at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
07/10/2024 to 07/16/2024
Salary
$44,117 to - $57,354 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 6
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Campbell, TN
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Up to 5% Business Travel required.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
HSJA241990181741HW
Control number
798749900

Duties

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  • Perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks in support of the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP).
  • Distribute and assist sponsors and family members in completing program enrollment forms and other documents for enrollment in the EFMP and evaluation of special conditions
  • Review documents for accuracy, completeness, and internal consistency; and makes follow-up contacts to resolve any problems or inconsistencies.
  • Educate Medical Treatment Facility personnel on EFMP registration and enrollment procedures, criteria, and Position Description screening.
  • Brief annually to physicians and other providers on EFMP and the requirements for screening during routine health care.
  • Assist EFMP families with making or coordinating appointments with medical personnel and other servicing agencies for diagnosis or evaluation of exceptional family member's condition and other service needs.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
  • Qualified typist is required (40 wpm).
  • Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
  • Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.

Qualifications

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 which includes reviewing medical enrollment forms for accuracy, advising on administrative policies or procedures, performing intake interviews, and utilizing various databases to maintain files and reports.. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • Position is designated as Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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