Supervisory Social Worker, Education & Training Lead

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

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Supervisory Social Worker (Program Coordinator) for Social Work Service in the Northern California VA Health Care System.

The role manages Education and Training, Quality Management, and the Social Worker Internship Program, ensuring alignment with SWS goals and VA mission. The incumbent will lead complex programs, supervise staff, develop practice guidelines, and coordinate across departments to sustain patient-centered care and program

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from CSWE-accredited program.
• Licensed to independently practice social work at the MSW level.
• US citizenship required; non-citizens only per VA policy.
• English proficiency in speaking and writing per VA Handbook.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage multiple social work programs across SWS Education, Training, and Quality Management.
• Provide supervision and evaluation of staff; oversee program staff assignments and development.
• Develop local policies and guidelines in line with national directives for the programs.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to advance patient-centered care and program goals.
• Oversee budget, contracts, and equipment expenditures; forecast resources and needs.

Skills

Program coordination

Staff supervision

Policy development

Budget management

Collaboration

Leadership

Education

Master's in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Supervisory Social Worker (Program Coordinator) for Social Work Service in the Northern California VA Health Care System.

The role manages Education and Training, Quality Management, and the Social Worker Internship Program, ensuring alignment with SWS goals and VA mission. The incumbent will lead complex programs, supervise staff, develop practice guidelines, and coordinate across departments to sustain patient-centered care and program