Summary The primary purpose of this position is to provide case management support throughout the recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration of the wounded warriors, family members or caregivers. Case management is a collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation, and advocacy for options and services to meet an individual's and family's comprehensive non-medical needs through communication and available resources to promote quality, cost-effective outcomes. Responsibilities A. Case Management 90% Provides bedside support to Navy and Coast Guard recovering service members (RSM) and their families through minimizing delays and gaps in treatment or services. Obtains permission from RSMs to gather and exchange necessary information about the RSMs, family members, and caregivers in accordance with Privacy Act and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations. Conducts initial assessment of service member and family to identify any non-medical issues. Works alongside agencies and service providers to facilitate case coordination and information sharing. Helps patient and family make informed decisions. Coordinates with member Parent Command and Casualty Assistance Calls Officers to arrange invitational travel orders for family members, assisting with travel claims. Consults and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams during initial treatment phase and continuing throughout the continuum of care. Ensures that the RSMs, family, and caregivers have access to all medical and non-medical services including rehabilitation, education, employment-related programs, and disability benefits. Initiates referrals to Department of Defense (DoD)/Federal, State, and local Governments and non-governmental organizations, intervening when necessary to ensure delivery of services. Assists with Navy personnel specific issues such as orders, pay, housing, fitness reports/evaluations, awards and promotions, etc. Provides information and referral services on all transitional and survivor assistance programs including VA benefits and entitlements, Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits and entitlements, Department of Labor (DOL) employment assistance, educational assistance, housing, relocation assistance, and coordination of family travel. Ensures seamless transition of Sailor and family from military treatment facility (MTF) to VA or civilian healthcare systems, providing support and assistance in anticipation of challenges. Provides information and referrals as necessary for the Sailor to make informed decisions regarding continuation on active duty. Documents uniformed member and family member information in program's electronic database of record and prepares required reports. Responds to inquiries and provides information, guidance and assistance with information release approval from the Chain of Command. Submits all required documentation on assigned cases via the program's system of record. Provides reports and updates on cases are required. B. Program Support 10% Provides program briefs and participates in public awareness efforts to educate the fleet on NWW. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization. Specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Knowledge and understanding of requirements and operations of DoD or Department of Navy (DON) Wounded Warrior initiatives, implementing congressionally and DoD mandated warrior and family/caregiver requirements. Knowledge of Federal and agency regulations; knowledge of the specific organization's programs and missions, as well as knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, and policies related to program/operations area to consider their impact on programs. Knowledge of and skill in qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness and the improvement of complex management processes and systems, which have impact on Navy or NWW-SH goals and objectives. Ability to manage several major projects concurrently, each of which require multiple tasks across many different levels of the Navy (e.g.., local commands, regions, and headquarters) and other government agencies. Ability to clearly and concisely prepare, present, discuss and defend issues, findings and recommendations. Ability to work effectively on a team. Ability to work in a stressful environment on time sensitive issues. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, 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. As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration. ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility. PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE. RELOCATION AUTHORIZED NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/ Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment. Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program. Social Security Card is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment. A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal. NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job. Education This position does not have a positive education requirement. Additional Information The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working for our TEAM include but are not limited to: Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.). Stability of Federal Civilian Service People with passion for doing work that matters Quality of Work Life Balance Some positions have special requirements- Position is a non-critical, sensitive, position requiring access to IT II system and/or access to PII. An access National Agency Check investigation (ANACI) is required via the SF 86 security form.- Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450. Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006.- Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.- For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of closing date. The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to MILLCNICNAF_EEO@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. This activity is a Drug-Free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Sailors, their family members, and all other customers have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.
