Social Worker (Suicide Prevention Coordinator)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Hartford (VT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs in Hartford, VT seeks a Social Worker (Program Coordinator) GS-12 to lead program coordination and administration within clinical services.

You must hold a CSWE-accredited MSW, be licensed, be a U.S. citizen, and demonstrate strong English proficiency. The role includes supervising multidisciplinary staff and developing program policies in line with VA standards.

Qualifications

• MSW from CSWE-accredited program as required.
• Licensed social worker at master's level (state license).
• US citizenship and English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer program activities within clinical services.
• Provide supervision for licensure and staff development.
• Develop policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.
• Train and mentor multidisciplinary staff and trainees.

Skills

Program coordination

Administration

Policy writing

Staff supervision

Training and guidance

Education

MSW from CSWE-accredited school

Job description

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.

Basic Requirements

• United States Citizenship: You must be a citizen of the United States. 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: You 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 or Certification: You 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/.

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

Social Worker (Program Coordinator) GS-12

Experience and Education. 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. Candidates 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.

Must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level, and must be able to provide supervision for licensure.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

• 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 areas.
• Ability to provide training, orientation and guidance within clinical practice.

Reference:

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

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-12.

Physical Requirements:

See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Services.