Supervisory Social Worker

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Dublin (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a GS-12 Supervisory Social Worker to lead a team, provide clinical social work services, and develop caregiver support programs within the Medical Center and community.

Responsibilities include program development, staff training, and quality improvement, with accountability for supervision and ensuring high-quality care in a federal healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work (MSW) from CSWE-accredited program.
• Licensed or certified to independently practice social work at the master's level.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical evidence-based social work services and interventions.
• Develop and coordinate care programs and services.
• Educate caregivers, Veterans and staff on caregiver issues.
• Conduct community outreach and resource development.
• Engage in continuous quality improvement activities and evaluation/consultation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Supervisory knowledge

Clinical social work leadership

Staff training

Interpersonal skills

Education

MSW from CSWE-accredited school

Job description

The General Caregiver Support Program Coordinator's responsibilities are to provide clinical evidence-based services and interventions; program development; caregiver, Veteran and staff education on caregiver issues; community outreach; resource development; continuous quality-improvement activities and evaluation/consultation. The coordinator will function in support of caregivers, Veterans and family members throughout the Medical Center and in the community.

Basic Requirements

Citizenship. 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.

Education. Have a 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 status do not meet this requirement until the school of social work is fully accredited. Please note: A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work.

Licensure. Licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level.

English Language Proficiency. Social workers must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Regulations.

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).

Must pass a background check.

Grade Requirements

GS-12 Supervisory Social Worker

Assignments. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty), and variety and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. At the GS-12 grade level, supervisory social workers typically have significant personnel management responsibilities for a small to moderate sized professional and non-professional staff, including support staff and professional staff at the GS-12 grade level and below. The supervisory social worker is responsible for the professional and administrative management of an area in a social work service, in a care/product line, or multiple facilities. They provide direct clinical services with or without program coordination responsibilities.]

Experience/ Education.

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. 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.

License.

Individuals assigned as Supervisory Social Workers must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level, and must be able to provide supervision for licensure.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

In addition to the experience above, candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:

• 1. Ability to independently organize work, set priorities, and meet multiple deadlines.
• 2. Knowledge of supervisory duties which includes clinical supervision, consultation, negotiation with other departments and quality improvement.
• 3. Ability to ensure provision of clinical social work services.
• 4. Ability to provide staff training and development.
• 5. Skill in interpersonal relationships in dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers.

References

VA Handbook 5005/120, Part II, Appendix G39, Social Worker Qualification Standard.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is a GS-12.

Physical Requirements

Physical demands of the work are generally minor. The work is primarily sedetary. There is some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items such as papers, files, manuals and records. For additional information on Physical Standards please see VA Directive and Handbook 5019. http://www.va.gov/vapubs/

Preferred Experience

At least 2 years at the advanced practice level to be able to provide supervision per state guidelines. At least 2 years of Supervisory/ Management experience.