Rehabilitation Technician (Domiciliary Assistant)

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the following requirements within 30 calendar days of the closing date listed on the announcement.

You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-4) in the Federal Service that has given me the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of a Rehabilitation Technician (Domiciliary Assistant) and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

Specialized experience is experience that involved the observation of and assistance in the application of techniques relating to behavior, capacities, traits, interests, and activities of either humans or, under laboratory conditions, animals. Experience may have been gained in connection with a program of research or direct services in psychology that gave a practical understanding of some of the principles, methods, and techniques of psychology needed to assist professional psychologists.

OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have have successfully completed a full four (4) year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, with major study or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of subjects such as psychology, statistics, or other directly related subjects to the Rehabilitation Technician (Domiciliary Assistant) position.

NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond the second year and specialized experience, as listed above, to meet the total experience requirements.

The education portion must include courses such as psychology, statistics, or other directly related subjects to the Rehabilitation Technician (Domiciliary Assistant) position. 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/.

The Rehabilitation Technician (Domiciliary Assistant) duties include, but are not limited to: Develops and maintains professional helping relationships with residents. Assists residents with physical, mental, emotional, or behavioral challenges. Provides program orientation and processes check-ins upon return from pass. Ensures shift reports occur verbally and in writing. Manages storage, documentation, and the return of resident belongings. Coordinates with backup staff to ensure urgent tasks are completed.

Provides coverage for absent colleagues. Documents team activities and ensure follow-up. Skill in written and oral communication, and the ability to interact in a positive manner with Veterans, medical staff, visitors and management. Ability to interact appropriately with Veterans who are demonstrating negative behaviors. Models appropriate behavior and treat all individuals respectfully. Completes entries in the communication log.

Performs daily inspections of equipment, supplies, and safety/security conditions and initiates corrective actions including work orders or emergency repairs. Provides administrative support including preparing program materials such as handbooks, orientation packets, and discharge documents, and processing residents for admission and clearance. Responsibilities include completing safety, security, and privacy inspections, documenting observations, and initiating corrective actions such as work orders.

Identifies or resolves resident concerns or refers to appropriate staff. Provides crisis intervention during medical, psychiatric, or behavioral emergencies, assessing situations promptly and securing appropriate care. Reports incidents and refers concerns to VA nursing or Charge Nursing depending on time of day. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Variable Shifts, to be discussed at interview Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Rehabilitation Technician (Domiciliary Assistant)/PD95345A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized