Social Worker - EDRP Eligible & Program Coordination

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Social Worker Program Coordinator. The role requires a CSWE-accredited MSW and state licensure to practice, with one year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 level.

The incumbent will coordinate programs, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with VA policies while maintaining Veteran privacy and confidentiality. Applicants may qualify under grandfathering provisions for current VA employees.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from CSWE-accredited school required.
• Must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's level.
• Experience with advanced practice skills and judgment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of program coordination and administration, including consultation, negotiation, and monitoring.
• Knowledge to write policies, procedures, and practice guidelines for the program.
• Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and evaluate program areas.
• Ability to provide training, orientation, and guidance within clinical practice.

Skills

Clinical social work

Program coordination

Policy writing

Supervising staff

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in social work (CSWE-accredited)

Licensed social worker (state-licensed)

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Social Worker Program Coordinator. The role requires a CSWE-accredited MSW and state licensure to practice, with one year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 level.

The incumbent will coordinate programs, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with VA policies while maintaining Veteran privacy and confidentiality. Applicants may qualify under grandfathering provisions for current VA employees.