Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

Qualifications

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 (MSW) 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 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 master's degree in social work
• Licensure: Candidate must be licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level which included an advanced generalist or clinical examination - unless they are grandfathered by the state in which they are licensed to practice at the advanced practice level (except for licenses issued in California - which administers its own clinical examination for advanced practice) and they must be able to provide supervision for licensure
• May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
• Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements - applicants must have 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
• In addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: 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
• Preferred Experience: Over five years of clinical supervisory experience
• Experience engaging with homeless veterans - including outreach and community engagement initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to manage community partnerships
• Proven experience in budget management
• References: VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Appendix G39 - Social Worker Qualification Standard
• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12
• Physical Requirements: Work is sedentary but also demands standing - walking - bending - twisting - and carrying light items.

Duties

• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Supervision: Has full authority over program management - staff supervision - performance evaluations - clinical skills assessment - workload - competencies - and personnel responsibilities
• Manages program data and collaborates with the Homeless Services Section Chief on administrative - operational - patient - and personnel activities
• Develops systems to monitor and improve service quality - tracking reports and Veteran encounters as per HCHV directives
• Implements and assesses clinical guidelines to ensure appropriate service utilization
• Supervises employees across GS levels - providing both administrative and technical oversight
• Manages performance expectations - monitors work - offers feedback - handles grievances - and enforces safety and EEO policies
• Recommends personnel actions and coordinates staff training
• Uses sound judgment to interpret trends and recommend improvements
• Conducts program analysis - development - and public outreach
• Coordinates the planning - development - and implementation of projects - often within community settings remote from the main unit
• Direct Patient Care: Performs biopsychosocial assessments with Veterans - families - and significant others to identify strengths and needs - focusing on homeless Veterans - including OEF/OIF/OND - geriatric - and gender-specific populations
• Completes intake assessments - documents data - and develops service plans with short- and long-term goals
• Refers Veterans to VA and community providers - educates them about available services - and advocates for their needs to promote independence
• Coordinates community planning and facilitates meetings with Veterans and providers
• Provides health education - prevention - and supportive counseling to address barriers to housing and employment - aiming to empower Veterans
• Records all Veteran interactions accurately and confidentially in electronic systems
• Participates in meetings - collaboration - and performance improvement activities
• Builds positive relationships within VA and external agencies - contributing to service enhancements based on feedback
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - 07:30 a.m
• - 4:00 p.m
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more 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 #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized