This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/568979200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
NOTE: This announcement is open until filled. The initial cut-off date will be June 10, 2020 and then a certificate of eligible will be forwarded approximately every two weeks after that until the position is filled.
Learn more about this agency05/21/2020 to 09/17/2020
$75,285 - $125,591 per year
GS 9 - 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Excepted
12
No
No
CBEC-10821898-20-AP
568979200
The purpose of this position is to provide occupational therapy services, evaluations and interventions, to those veterans who are in the process of being housed or who are housed via the HUD-VASH program in the VA Northern California Health Care System area. The location and provision of the work is primarily in the home or community and occasionally in the Northern California HCS Outpatient and Community Based Outpatient Clinics. The Duty Station is in Oakland, CA.
The nature of work for this position is to promote outpatient veterans' maximum level of independence and safety in the performance of everyday activities at home and in the community to support their transition from homeless to housed. Thus, the nature of the work requires good knowledge in the theories, principles, and methodologies of the practice of OT and the ability to apply them to the imminently or recently housed population, the ability to think critically, communicate, and collaborate clearly with others, verbally and in writing, and flexibility to respond to changing circumstances. The nature of the work requires the ability to adapt OT methods to a variety of patient conditions, including complex medical, social, mental health and addiction conditions. The incumbent works in collaboration with members of the Housing and Urban Development-Department of Veterans Affairs Supported Housing (HUD-VASH) Program, though independently applies OT principles. S/he may seek assistance for conditions that are unusual, complex or require highly specialized OT interventions from the OT supervisor and/or HUD-VASH colleagues.
The OT evaluations and interventions will address the veterans' strengths and limitations related to their ability to live safely and effectively in the community and engage in meaningful activities. Thus, the OT will offer interventions that promote optimum performance skills (motor, process and communication) and client factors (mental, sensory, movement). These skills and factors include, but are not limited to: using durable medical equipment (DME) to perform activities of daily living (ADLs), arranging the living space so it is safe and functional, managing time, medication, meals and finances, attaining and maintaining employment or volunteer positions, parenting, and maintaining medical appointments. OT services may be provided individually or in groups.
Work Schedule: 8:00am to 4:30pm
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
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.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/31/2020 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10821898.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/568979200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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