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Social Services Assistant, Dept. of Agriculture - Multiple Locations

 

  • Open & closing dates
  •  09/16/2024 to 02/25/2025
  • Salary

    $35,373 - $57,354 per year

  • Pay scale & grade

    GS 4 - 6

  • Duties

    • Ensure that actions taken in dealing with students fully conform to established standards.
    • Oversee dorm management and to maximize the benefits of the residential living situation for students.
    • Motivate students and gain their acceptance of and adherence to residential living goals; and an understanding of social behavior and motivation to effectively provide guidance required.
    • Provide individual guidance to students.
    • Recognize potentially adverse or sensitive situations that may require special or professional handling to refer to the appropriate person.
    • Meet and Deal with a variety of people, including local authorities, students' families, and off-Center visitors to clarify, obtain, and provide information in handling student activities and problems.
    • Utilize various Job Corps related databases and software in order to perform and process work assignments.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.
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    Requirements

    Conditions of Employment

    • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
    • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
    • Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
    • Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
    • Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
    • Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.