Community Health Social Work Program Lead

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligibility

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a qualified social worker (GS-0185) within VHA. Must hold a CSWE-accredited Master's in Social Work and state licensure at the advanced practice level.

Citizenship per VA policy; grandfathering provisions may apply. Strong program coordination, policy development, and supervisory capabilities are required. The role emphasizes leadership of multidisciplinary teams, development of guidelines, and staff training.

Qualifications

• Citizenship requirements per VA policy; qualified to work in the U.S.
• Master's degree in social work from CSWE-accredited program; transcripts may be requested.
• Licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master’s level.
• Grandfathering provisions may apply; review qualification standards for specifics.
• Knowledge of program coordination and administration, policy writing, supervision, organization, and training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer social work programs within the VA system.
• Supervise multidisciplinary staff and provide supervision for licensure.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.
• Organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and evaluate program areas.
• Provide training, orientation, and guidance within clinical practice.

Skills

Program coordination

Policy writing

Supervision

Time management

Training and development

Education

Master's in Social Work

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a qualified social worker (GS-0185) within VHA. Must hold a CSWE-accredited Master's in Social Work and state licensure at the advanced practice level.

Citizenship per VA policy; grandfathering provisions may apply. Strong program coordination, policy development, and supervisory capabilities are required. The role emphasizes leadership of multidisciplinary teams, development of guidelines, and staff training.