Rehabilitation Technician
Using VA and community resource contacts to ensure that Veterans have access to services for homelessness and prevention for homelessness and when necessary to expedite housing services. Using VA and community resources to provide other services as it applies to Veterans in need of medical care, shelter and basic daily living needs. Scheduling appointments, transporting Veterans and assisting them in obtaining and maintaining VA services. Completing data collection and workload expectations per VA directives. Completing intake forms in HOMES and CPRS systems and completing assessments to ensure Veterans are properly assessed. Applying sound clinical judgment in determining appropriate intervention where indicated (crisis intervention counseling, problem solving counseling and consultation with senior staff). Coordinating and working with senior staff to provide immediate and appropriate care for Veterans. Preparing to offer educational programs for Veterans on the topics relevant to homeless populations such as substance abuse, HIV prevention, and sober living skills. Performing follow up services in the community and VA Medical Center with connecting people with resources and assisting them with navigating the community and VA system for care. Working with Veterans to carry out the defined treatment plan under the guidance of a clinician, soliciting input from Veterans and modifying as needed. Working collaboratively with the CRRC team and community agency staff in addressing complex needs of the Veteran population. Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 7:
30 a.m. to 4:
00 p.m. or 8:
00 a.m. to 4:
30 p.m. Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Rehabilitation Technician/PD23501-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the following requirements within 15 calendar days of the closing date listed on the announcement:
Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-06. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Applicants must be eligible under the VA Interchange Agreement, having served continuously for at least one year in the other merit system under this interchange agreement. For more information regarding the VA Interchange Agreement please visit:
https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-authorities/competitive-hiring/. All Title 38 Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) employees must have served in their Excepted Service position for at least 90 days in order to be eligible for a position within the Competitive Service. Applicants who were previously selected under a Competitive Delegating Examining Unit (DEU) announcement must have served in their position for at least 90 days prior to being eligible for other positions within the Competitive Service. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. In addition to the qualification above you must also have:
Basic Requirement:
Must have experience that involved the observation of and assistance in the application of techniques relating to behavior, capacities, traits, interests, and activities in working with individuals or groups. Experience may have been gained in connection with a program of research or direct services in psychology or mental health that gave a practical understanding of some of the principles, methods, and techniques of psychology, counseling or case management needed to assist professional or licensed staff. Must have a valid driver's license. Specialized
Experience:
Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-6 grade level in the Federal Service. To be creditable specialized experience is defined as experience that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to this type of position. Examples of specialized experience are providing individual and group therapy sessions, identifying behavior that requires intervention and treatment, resolving problems, documenting changes and assessments in a medical record, and working with the homeless population. OR Must have completed one full year of graduate education that is directly related to the work of the position with courses in psychology, social work or other directly related subjects. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be 18 semester hours. OR Must have a qualifying combination of education and specialized experience to qualify at the GS-7 level. This can be determined by adding total qualifying experience as a percentage of the required experience and education as a percentage of the total required. The total percentage must equal 100 percent. Education must include course directly related to the work of the position such as psychology, social work or other directly related subjects. A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Teamwork Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Planning and Evaluating Attention to Detail 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; religions; 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work is active and is performed in a clinical setting at well as in the community and serves a Veteran population with complex needs. The position requires emotional ability to deal effectively with multi-tasking, and high volumes of patient flow. Position requires reaching, bending, stretching, walking and carrying light supply loads. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Monday through Friday, 7:
30 a.m. to 4:
00 p.m. or 8:
00 a.m. to 4:
30 p.m. Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Rehabilitation Technician/PD23501-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the following requirements within 15 calendar days of the closing date listed on the announcement:
Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-06. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Applicants must be eligible under the VA Interchange Agreement, having served continuously for at least one year in the other merit system under this interchange agreement. For more information regarding the VA Interchange Agreement please visit:
https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-authorities/competitive-hiring/. All Title 38 Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) employees must have served in their Excepted Service position for at least 90 days in order to be eligible for a position within the Competitive Service. Applicants who were previously selected under a Competitive Delegating Examining Unit (DEU) announcement must have served in their position for at least 90 days prior to being eligible for other positions within the Competitive Service. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. In addition to the qualification above you must also have:
Basic Requirement:
Must have experience that involved the observation of and assistance in the application of techniques relating to behavior, capacities, traits, interests, and activities in working with individuals or groups. Experience may have been gained in connection with a program of research or direct services in psychology or mental health that gave a practical understanding of some of the principles, methods, and techniques of psychology, counseling or case management needed to assist professional or licensed staff. Must have a valid driver's license. Specialized
Experience:
Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-6 grade level in the Federal Service. To be creditable specialized experience is defined as experience that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to this type of position. Examples of specialized experience are providing individual and group therapy sessions, identifying behavior that requires intervention and treatment, resolving problems, documenting changes and assessments in a medical record, and working with the homeless population. OR Must have completed one full year of graduate education that is directly related to the work of the position with courses in psychology, social work or other directly related subjects. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be 18 semester hours. OR Must have a qualifying combination of education and specialized experience to qualify at the GS-7 level. This can be determined by adding total qualifying experience as a percentage of the required experience and education as a percentage of the total required. The total percentage must equal 100 percent. Education must include course directly related to the work of the position such as psychology, social work or other directly related subjects. A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Teamwork Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Planning and Evaluating Attention to Detail 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; religions; 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work is active and is performed in a clinical setting at well as in the community and serves a Veteran population with complex needs. The position requires emotional ability to deal effectively with multi-tasking, and high volumes of patient flow. Position requires reaching, bending, stretching, walking and carrying light supply loads. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
0181 Psychology Aid And Technician - Salary Range:
$43,791 to $56,929 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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