Supervisory Social Worker

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Supervisory Social Workers at the GS-13 grade level typically supervise professional and nonprofessional staff at the GS-12 and below level.

The incumbent is responsible for the professional and administrative management of Housing and Urban Development Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUDVASH) program.

Incumbent may also provide direct clinical services.

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. Education.

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.

[Transcripts must be submitted at time of application. Conferral of degree(s) must be stated on transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts(s) are acceptable].

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/ English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C.

§ 7403(f). Preferred Experience: One year of supervisory experience Grade Determinations: The full performance level of this vacancy is GS 13.

The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS 13. Experience/Education: One year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 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.

Licensure/Certification: 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, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: a) Ability to independently organize work, set priorities, and meet multiple deadlines.

(b) Skill in a range of supervisory duties which includes clinical supervision, consultation, negotiation with other departments and quality improvement.

(c) Ability to ensure provision of clinical social work services by supervised social workers.

(d) Ability to delegate authority, manage priorities, coordinate work, and follow up on pending issues to complete duties in an accurate and timely fashion.

(e) Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems, develop and implement solutions that result in efficient operations, and use data effectively to manage workload, quality, performance, and productivity within the service.

(f) Ability to provide staff training and development.

Assignment: 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.

Supervisory social workers at the GS-13 grade level typically supervise professional and non-professional staff.

They are responsible for the professional and administrative management of an area in a social work service, in a care/product line, or across multiple sites, (e.g., multi-division facilities and CBOCs).

Incumbent may also provide direct clinical services. References: VA Handbook 5005/120, Appendix G39 reference and appropriate VA Qualification Standard.

Physical Requirements: Light lifting (under 15 pounds); light carrying (under 15 pounds); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking; standing; hearing (aid permitted).

Frequent travel into the community is required for this position. Major Duties:

Supervise and assists in planning, establishing, and implementing policies and procedures; developing individual or group goals and objectives as well as monitoring, operating, evaluating, and over seeing the Clinical and Administrative operations of the HUD-VASH program.

Conduct ongoing reviews and appraisals to ensure the accomplishment of objectives and adherence to standards set by governing bodies.

Provide both administrative and technical supervision to the staff as assigned.

Set priorities, make assignments according to capabilities of employees, and oversee personnel management functions of staff assigned.

Evaluate subordinate's performance and offers instruction, advice, or counseling on clinical and administrative matters.

Attempt to resolve complaints from employees and will refer grievances or unresolved complaints, using the proper procedures.

Effectively handles minor disciplinary measures such as warning and reprimands and recommends action in more serious cases. Serve as a mentor to other staff, particularly those at the entry level.

Provides clinical supervision for unlicensed Social Workers. Supervises Social Work graduate students and provides a training experience for them in Social Work.

Evaluate his/her practice on an on-going basis through participation in professional peer review, case conferences, research studies, or other organized means.

Responsible to the HUD-VASH Deputy Program Manager who reports to the CERS Deputy Chief, HUD-VASH who reports to the CERS Chief, but practices independently, exercising initiative and judgement in day-to-day activities.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Approved for ad-hoc per GLA policy after first 90 days of employment. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 00000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required