Duties

Brief Description of Duties:

• Manages and oversees the development of the staff/student visitor program which includes serving as agency liaison and field instructor to participating schools of social work at local universities; meets with university field placement offices and staff; determines appropriate case assignments; conducts occasional home and facility visits in the field; conducts weekly case conferences and biweekly peer group supervision; evaluates staff and student performance annually, semi-annually, and quarterly; and provides general feedback and support.
• Directly supervises work performance and activities of Deputy Program Manager, Social Work Case Managers, a Deputy Clerk, and social work student interns.
• Evaluates program needs to ensure program productivity and efficiency in achieving programmatic goals.
• Researches technical, clinical practice and national practice standards to ensure program remains current on case management, social work investigative techniques, and service delivery.
• Regularly review and respond to court guardianship reports and other documents in compliance with time standards.
• Collaborates with local government offices, community agencies, and nursing or assisted living facilities. Consults with other court employees, members of the public, attorneys, family members, service providers and university personnel to gather information and develop consensus.
• Represents the Probate Division at internal and external meetings or forums.
• Works closely with appropriate court officials to identify significant duties required by the program and develops or revises administrative program procedures.
• Organizes training events including annual education conference and monthly orientation classes.
• Communicates orally and in writing the program’s activities on monthly program reports, in weekly management team meetings, and on annual reports.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Background and security investigation are required.
• A probationary period of one (1) year must be successfully completed.

To qualify for this position, you must submit the following:

All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

  This is not a federal position.
  
  The District of Columbia Courts is an independent branch of the District of Columbia Government and is not under the authority of the City Mayor or the D. C. Council. DC Courts' appropriation comes directly from Congress. All DC Courts non-judicial employees receive federal benefits for the following programs: Life Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Health Insurance and Workers Compensation.
  
  Please click on the following for more information about these benefits:
  
  http://www.opm.gov/Insure/health/enrollment/new_employees.asp
  
  The DC Courts leave policy is as follows:
  
  Annual Leave: New full-time employees earn four (4) hours of annual leave biweekly. After three years of service this increases to six (6)hours biweekly, and at 15 years it increases to eight(8)hours biweekly. Most military, federal and District of Columbia government service counts toward the time required to go into the next higher annual leave category. Employees can carry over no more than 240 hours of annual leave into the next leave year.
  
  Sick Leave is used for personal medical needs, care of a family member, or adoption related purposes. Full-time employees earn four(4)hours of sick leave biweekly. This leave can be accrued without limit.

  In addition to the federal health plans, the DC Courts offer employees supplemental vision and dental plans as well as a commuter transit benefit subsidy, for a maximum of $150 a month. There are 26 pay periods in the year.

  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  • Resume

  • Completed Vacancy Questionnaire

  • Documentation /Proof of Education (copy of degree or transcript)

  • Copy of the D.C. Courts’ Management Training Program certificate if using to substitute for qualifying experience

  • Copy of District of Columbia Social Worker License

  • List of three (3) professional references

  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

  To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the vacancy questionnaire. Afterward, click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

  Agency contact information

  G. Brandon

  Phone

  202-879-8159

  Email

  Jobs@dcsc.gov

  Address

  District of Columbia Courts
  Moultrie Building
  500 Indiana Avenue, NW
  Washington, District of Columbia 20001
  United States

  Next steps

  Once your completed application is received, the qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. All applicants will be notified of the final outcome.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

United States Citizens or individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residency or authorized by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service to work in the United States. While the DC Courts has a telework policy, eligibility is determined by the respective division where the position is situated within the agency.