Supervisory Social Worker - Health Care for Homeless Veterans
What you'd do
This Supervisory Social Worker is assigned to the Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) program at the Washington DC VA Medical Center and stationed at the Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC). The Supervisory Social Worker provides administrative coordination and oversight of all the Contract Residential Services (CRS) contracts managed by other CRS treatment teams.
Major duties
VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties are but not limited to: Administrative (75%): Assisting the VA medical facility Health Care for Homeless Veterans Coordinator with developing procedures guiding the entry process that are consistent with the contract and that minimize access barriers to the program. Oversees compliance with and successful execution of Homeless Program Performance Measures, assist with the OIG, Joint Commissions and any surveying preparations, assists with PATS-R completions, tracking workload, Veteran satisfaction, and general quality assurance. Exercises supervisor authorities and responsibilities involving work assignment and review, as well as the administrative and personnel management functions relative to the staff supervised. Works to resolve informal complaints and grievances; develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary. Conducts interviews and makes selections for vacant administrative positions. Manage time and leave (T&L) duties for assigned team to include bi-weekly labor mapping updates. Assist with T&L coverage for peers, as needed. Documenting any allegation of neglect, abuse, or impropriety at the HCHV CRS program site through use of appropriate VA mechanism (i.e., VA Patient Representative, Quality Management, Board of Inquiry, OIG). Reviewing payment requests by HCHV CRS contract providers for treatment of absent Veterans to ensure any payment meets current contract terms. Clinical (25%): Independently provides biopsychosocial assessment, evaluation, and diagnostic services for Veterans with a broad range or psychopathology receiving care within the HCHV Programs. Provides education to both patients and family members regarding relevant homeless concerns and VHA services. Provides comprehensive, evidence-based, psychotherapeutic interventions, including individual, family, and group psychotherapy and psychoeducation. Supervisory Controls: Maintains supervisory responsibility of the administrative team assigned to the CRRC and provides oversight of the Contract Residential Services (CRS) contracts managed by other CRS treatment teams. The incumbent practices independently, exercising initiative and independent judgement in day-to-day activities. The incumbent is responsible to the HCHV SW Program Coordinator, who is in turn responsible to the Chief/Assistant Chief of Social Work Service Line for professional practice issues. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 688-260146-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
What you need to qualify
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: Citizenship. Be a citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g this part). English Language Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). Education. Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited. A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work. Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work. Licensure. Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level. Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/. Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates. Supervisory Social Worker, GS-12 Education and Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills in a specialty area or in administration demonstrating progressively more professional competency and judgment. Candidate may have certification or other post-master's degree training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship, or equivalent supervised professional experience. Licensure/Certification. Individuals assigned as Supervisory Social Workers must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level, and must be able to provide supervision for licensure. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Ability to independently organize work, set priorities, and meet multiple deadlines. (b) Knowledge of supervisory duties which includes clinical supervision, consultation, negotiation with other departments and quality improvement. (c) Ability to ensure provision of clinical social work services. (d) Ability to provide staff training and development. (e) Skill in interpersonal relationships in dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers. Preferred Experience: Certified COR; LICSW/LCSW; Driver's License Experience with homeless populations Licensed or certified by a state to practice social work at the advanced practice, master's degree levels required. This position requires contractual oversight liaison duties to facilities housing and providing services to homeless veterans. Incumbent will be required to maintain a valid driver's license in order to operate a government vehicle Mental Health experience working with patients with acute, chronic and traumatic illness/injuries, and an ability to formulate effective treatment plans preferred. Case management experience providing community resources and referral services to patients with multiple & complex psychosocial/mental health issues or persistent challenges preferred. Experience working as a member of a interdisciplinary team & utilizing a team-based approach preferred. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Services.
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