Social Services Assistant

Summary

The purpose of the position is to supervise and deliver quality behavioral health services and care to youth ages 12 to 17 years of age with substance use/chemical dependency/co-occurring problems.The Resident Assistant works in coordination with other professional staff in the management and supervision of facility residents to ensure a safe, structured, and therapeutic residential treatment environment. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Duties

• Supervise daily tasks and assignments of residents such as making beds, housekeeping assignments, etc.; assist in maintenance of the living units. Provide guidance and instruction in group activities, personal health and hygiene, courtesy, and etiquette to residents. Supervise and assist residents in getting ready for school, therapy groups, and other treatment activities. Attend activities as directed to assist in management of resident's behavior. Assist residents with homework assignments from school classes and treatment sessions. Escort residents to and from meals and on field trips providing observation during meals and trips. Provide transportation to airport, hospital, and/or other treatment activities as directed. Provide non-professional counseling for patients. Recognize and respond appropriately to deviations from normal behavior. Provide crisis intervention and management of aggressive or difficult behavior. Participate with a multidisciplinary team concerning patient care plans and patient management. Keep drug and alcohol counselors and the Clinical Director informed on all clinical and administrative issues. Assist the treatment team in the assessment, emotional support counseling, and follow-up. Interact daily with psychologist, nurses, social workers, administrators, community resources, resident and their families. Keep well written records (such as daily logs and incident reports) in accordance with the treatment center policies and procedures.

Requirements

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. IHS Selectees whose duties and responsibilities require them to work permanently, temporarily, or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy related to vaccine-preventable diseases, consistent with recommendations for healthcare workers. Vaccine exemption requests may be available, as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance. On-call hours or standby duty may be required. Position may be subject to rotating shifts: days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment. A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service. Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability. Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process. Prior to the appointment, candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or driver's license, it must be REAL ID-compliant

Education

There are no education requirements, however, if you are using education to meet the minimum qualification of this position, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.