Social Services Assistant

Apply Social Services Assistant Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service Apply Print Share * * * * Save * Summary * This job is open to * Duties * Requirements * How you will be evaluated * Required documents * How to apply Summary These positions are located at the New Sunrise Regional Treatment Center in Acomita Pueblo, NM and reports to the supervisory social services assistant.

NSRTC is a 24 bed facility that provides residential treatment services to youth are affected by chemical dependence, dysfunctional family behaviors, cross-cultural problems and a full range of addiction issues complicated by mental disturbance.

USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements Summary These positions are located at the New Sunrise Regional Treatment Center in Acomita Pueblo, NM and reports to the supervisory social services assistant.

NSRTC is a 24 bed facility that provides residential treatment services to youth are affected by chemical dependence, dysfunctional family behaviors, cross-cultural problems and a full range of addiction issues complicated by mental disturbance.

USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 10/22/2025 to 11/04/2025 Salary $45,447 to - $59,079 per year Pay scale & grade GS 6 Location 10 vacancies in the following location: Acomita, NM Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family (Series) * 0186 Social Services Aid And Assistant Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR) Trust determination process * Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes Announcement number IHS-26-AQ-12821471-ESEP/MP Control number 848689600 This job is open to Help Federal employees - Competitive service Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S.

Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Veterans Veterans of the U.S.

Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference Individuals with disabilities Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.

Native Americans Native Americans or Alaskan Natives with a tribal affiliation.

Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista Individuals who have served at least 2 years with the Peace Corps or 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA.

Clarification from the agency The IHS is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified applicants who meet the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3.

Videos Duties Help * Direct patient care will be required as official duties and monitors residents at all times; screens and monitors all visitors/phone calls, family visits according to policies and procedures; reports questionable symptoms to clinical or nursing staff on duty or with on-call staff, completes accurate entries into medical chart progress notes.

* Monitors client at meal times; takes food temperatures, follows sanitation procedures, per training; during night shift remains awake and alert during working hours, completes routine chart audits on time.

* Assists in a structured program schedule, facilitates groups during day and evening shift: (Cultural Awareness, Living Skills per curriculum, 12 Step support groups, other off campus activities and events.

* Serves as a healthy positive role model and leader, encourages compliance of the program, provides residential orientation, demonstrates respect and safe reassurance toward native adolescents.

* Actively participates in staff meetings, AM rounds, staffing, mid-treatment reviews, treatment team meetings, provides input in reviews, mandated trainings, self-training and other residential services.

Requirements Help Conditions of employment 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.

Services are provided seven days a week, rotating shifts.

Will be required to work all shifts including day, evening and night time shift work, weekends and holidays.

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.

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Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation.

Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire.

After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position.

The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position.

If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work.

If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges.

You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.

Qualifications To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Social Services Aid and Assistant Series 0186 In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-5) in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Monitoring patient's daily activities; Documenting behavior or other changes in patients in a substance abuse facility or like program.

Experience working with patients who are addicted to or abuse alcohol and/or drugs, conducting meetings, and teaching the program to give patients the tools needed to live a sober life; Assisting patients and their families to utilize available community, state and federal resources.

Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level.

Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education There are no education requirements.

Additional information Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.

IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service.

This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.

This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.

At least a 6 month service agreement will be required.

You will be evaluated for this position in accordance with the OPM Merit Hiring Plan.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide short essay responses (200 words or less each) to the following four questions.

* How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government?

* In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness?

* How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role?

* How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements?

* Your responses are optional and will not be scored.

* However, they may be reviewed by hiring managers and agency leadership (or designees) during the evaluation process.

* You will be asked to certify that your responses are written in your own words and that you did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) tool (such as ChatGPT or Copilot). Expand Hide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits Help Review our benefits How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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

Once the application process is complete, the first two pages of your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications.

Structured Resume Review: Subject matter experts (SMEs) will review your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required competencies.

SMEs will review ONLY the first two (2) pages of your resume.

SMEs will not review additional information beyond your resume (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume). Once the announcement closes, we will conduct a review of your application package to verify your eligibility and qualifications.

If you are found qualified, your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process.

Click here to view vacancy questions: All documents above MUST be received by 11:59 pm (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date of, 11/04/2025, to be considered.

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USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements Required as applicable for the purposes of specific eligibility and appointment claim(s), and position requirements: * Indian Preference Applicants: If claiming Indian preference, applicants must provide a completed copy of the Form BIA-4432, "Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and IHS Only." Indian preference will not be given unless a properly signed and dated form is submitted with your application, including any verification by an authorized Tribal Representative or BIA Official of tribal enrollment records.

For detailed instructions, see form BIA-4432.

Refer to BIA-4432 link: When an Indian Preference candidate possesses Veterans preference the rules regarding Veterans preference apply under ESEP and the applicant must provide documentation in order to receive preference.

* Veterans Preference: If claiming Veteran's Preference provide a copy of your DD214 Form (Member 4 copy). To claim 10-Point Veterans Preference, submit a SF-15 Application ( along with the appropriate supporting documentation.

For additional information regarding Veterans Preference visit: * Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP, follow the instructions below: * Current or former Federal employee: Include your most recent SF-50 or if Reinstatement eligible include your Career SF-50.

* Noncompetitive eligibles: Submit additional documents to prove your eligibility to apply to this vacancy.

* Transcripts: You are encouraged to submit copies of transcripts (official or unofficial) although not required at the time of application.

You must list your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades.

Official transcripts will be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer.

You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59 pm (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date: 11/04/2025 If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.

Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply Help To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package.

See required documents below.

* To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.

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* Read and complete all Eligibility questions.

* Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online.

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If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office (Isaiah Franklin,, and/or .) The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

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