Social Worker

You will serve as a Social Worker in the Corrections and Programs Office of NAVAL CONSOLIDATED BRIG MIRAMAR.

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

1. Researching current developments in the substance abuse/violent offender/sexual offender treatment, and incorporates changes into program philosophy, delivery, and evaluation,
2. Providing comprehensive psycho-social evaluations and diagnoses, and evaluates participation and progress of prisoners in substance use programs,
3. Conducting mental health screenings, suicide/risk assessments (victim/perpetrator), and individual therapy to prisoners, and
4. Utilizing statistical information for program assessment, evaluation and long range planning. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series OR https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/social-work-series-0185/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess Degree: social work. Must fulfill all of the requirements for the master's degree in social work in a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Master's degree with practicum: Applicants who complete all of the requirements for a master's degree in social work that included a practicum are eligible for GS-9.