Social Worker Program Coordinator - Grant and Per Diem Liaison

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Salt Lake City (UT); Presencial; USD 75 000 - 95 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

US Department of Veterans Affairs in Salt Lake City is seeking a GS-12 Social Worker to support community-based care for Veterans. You will travel locally using a government vehicle to provide services in clinics and Community Clinics, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

This OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT remains open until January 4, 2027. The initial referral cutoff is November 17, 2026, and referrals will occur regularly as vacancies arise.

Qualificações

• Master's degree in social work from CSWE-accredited program.
• Current state social work license or certification at the advanced level.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• English language proficiency in speaking and writing.
• Valid state driver’s license and ability to travel locally.
• Eligibility for Grandfathering Provision may apply to current VA employees.
• Preferred: 2+ years homeless population or substance use disorders experience.
• Preferred: 3+ years as Licensed Independent Practitioner with grants/contracts.

Responsabilidades

• Provide community-based care to Veterans using a government vehicle.
• Travel to clinics and community centers to support Veterans in the community.
• Coordinate program activities and supervise staff as assigned.

Formação académica

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

Licensed or certified social worker at advanced level

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.

*** This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until January 4, 2027. The initial cutoff date for referral of eligible applications will be November 17, 2026. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as needed basis until positions are filled. ***

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.

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: Must 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/.

Drivers License: A valid state drivers license is required as this position requires local travel to provide community-based care to Veterans through the use of a government vehicle or other individual arrangements.

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:

GS-12 Social Worker Experience: One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, demonstrating progressively more professional competency. 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.

GS-12 Social Worker Licensure/Certification: Individuals assigned as social worker program coordinator must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level, and must be able to provide supervision for licensure.

GS-12 Social Worker Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:

• Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation, negotiation, and monitoring.
• Knowledge and ability to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program.
• Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program.
• Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting multiple deadlines, and evaluating assigned program area(s).
• Ability to provide training, orientation, and guidance within clinical practice.

Preferred Experience: At least two years of experience working with homeless population or substance use disorders. At least three years experience as a Licensed Independent Practitioner (Social Work) with some experience handling grants or contracts or funding.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Physical Requirements: Must be in overall good health, able to sit at a desk working at a computer, engage in light to moderate physical activity including sitting, walking, bending, and carrying supplies. Social Worker must be able to perform primarily light and sedentary duties with occasionally moderate physical demands, exercise patience, and control emotions, with reasonable accommodation, if necessary, without endangering the health and safety of the social worker or others. Incumbent must possess and maintain a current valid state driver's license. and local travel to provide community-based care to Veterans. The position requires significant travel in the community, through use of a government vehicle or other individual arrangements, to meet with representatives/stakeholders who provide assistance and support to Veterans in clinics, medical centers, Community Clinics, etc. This position also requires close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.