Supervisory Social Worker
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Supervises a group of employees performing work at various GS levels and provides administrative, technical, and clinical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the program Performs the administrative and personnel management function relative to staff supervised. Incumbent will work with the Homeless Program Coordinator to establish guidelines and performance expectations for staff, clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system Provides informal feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Incumbent works to resolve informal complaints and grievances Reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests. Incumbent assures that subordinates are trained and fully comply with the provisions of the safety regulations Responsible for furthering the goals of equal employment opportunity (EEO) by taking positive steps to assure the accomplishment of affirmative action objectives and by adhering to nondiscriminatory employment practices in regard to race, color, religion, sex, and affirmative action for the area under incumbent supervision in the following:
(1) merit promotion of employees and recruitment and hiring of applicants; (2) fair treatment of all employees; (3) encouragement and recognition of employee achievements; (4) career development of employees; and (5) full utilization of their skills Supervises employees to accomplish the work of the HUD/VASH Program. Exercises supervisor authorities and responsibilities involving work assignment and review, as well as the administrative and personnel management functions relative to the staff supervised Performs a wide range of services and provides technical assistance to State, local, and private agencies, and universities Performs case finding functions and community outreach, identifying and screening veterans for psychosocial needs Possess the knowledge and ability to independently implement treatment modalities, provide counseling or psychotherapy for individuals, families and groups Performs site visits of Housing Authority approved apartments to ensure that Veterans reside in safe environments in compliance with local housing codes responsible to comply with the following:
HUD/VASH Directive, HCHV Handbook, and the Uniform Mental Health Clinical Services Handbook Performs other related duties and works other hours or days as assigned Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Recruitment incentive may be authorized for this position. 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:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education:
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. Grade Determinations:
In addition to the basic requirements of employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates:
Education/
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, the candidate must demonstrate the professional KSAs described below:
Ability to independently organize work, set priorities, and meet multiple deadlines Knowledge of supervisory duties which includes clinical supervision, consultation, negotiation with other departments and quality improvement Ability to ensure provision of clinical social work services Ability to provide staff training and development Skill in interpersonal relationships in dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers References:
VA Handbook 5005, Part II Appendix G39, Social Worker Qualification Standard GS-185 Veterans Health Administration. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS- 12. Physical Requirements:
See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Supervises a group of employees performing work at various GS levels and provides administrative, technical, and clinical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the program Performs the administrative and personnel management function relative to staff supervised. Incumbent will work with the Homeless Program Coordinator to establish guidelines and performance expectations for staff, clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system Provides informal feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Incumbent works to resolve informal complaints and grievances Reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests. Incumbent assures that subordinates are trained and fully comply with the provisions of the safety regulations Responsible for furthering the goals of equal employment opportunity (EEO) by taking positive steps to assure the accomplishment of affirmative action objectives and by adhering to nondiscriminatory employment practices in regard to race, color, religion, sex, and affirmative action for the area under incumbent supervision in the following:
(1) merit promotion of employees and recruitment and hiring of applicants; (2) fair treatment of all employees; (3) encouragement and recognition of employee achievements; (4) career development of employees; and (5) full utilization of their skills Supervises employees to accomplish the work of the HUD/VASH Program. Exercises supervisor authorities and responsibilities involving work assignment and review, as well as the administrative and personnel management functions relative to the staff supervised Performs a wide range of services and provides technical assistance to State, local, and private agencies, and universities Performs case finding functions and community outreach, identifying and screening veterans for psychosocial needs Possess the knowledge and ability to independently implement treatment modalities, provide counseling or psychotherapy for individuals, families and groups Performs site visits of Housing Authority approved apartments to ensure that Veterans reside in safe environments in compliance with local housing codes responsible to comply with the following:
HUD/VASH Directive, HCHV Handbook, and the Uniform Mental Health Clinical Services Handbook Performs other related duties and works other hours or days as assigned Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Recruitment incentive may be authorized for this position. 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:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education:
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. Grade Determinations:
In addition to the basic requirements of employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates:
Education/
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, the candidate must demonstrate the professional KSAs described below:
Ability to independently organize work, set priorities, and meet multiple deadlines Knowledge of supervisory duties which includes clinical supervision, consultation, negotiation with other departments and quality improvement Ability to ensure provision of clinical social work services Ability to provide staff training and development Skill in interpersonal relationships in dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers References:
VA Handbook 5005, Part II Appendix G39, Social Worker Qualification Standard GS-185 Veterans Health Administration. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS- 12. Physical Requirements:
See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
- Department:
0185 Social Work - Salary Range:
$76,721 to $99,741 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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