Supervisory Social Worker - HBPC Program Director

Description:

The HBPC Program Director/Supervisory provides leadership and clinical oversight for the full range of service in a highly complex patient population; and is responsible for program management for all HBPC teams at the Medical Center and CBOC's; and for directing the clinical services offered by the HBPC Program to ensure compliance with local , VHA, and accreditation standards.

This is a multi-disciplinary position and may be filled by the following occupations: 0185, 0610, 0631, 0633.

Requirements:

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.
• Language: Must be proficient in written and spoken English as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).
• Education: Must have a a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)
• Licensure: Must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level.

IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS LISTED ABOVE, YOU MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING GRADE REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION.

Social Worker (Service Chief) GS-13:
Experience and Education: One year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills in administration, demonstrating progressively more professional competency skills and judgment. Individual 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.
AND
Licensure/Certification. The assistant service chief must evidence possession of supervisory and management skills, must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level, and must be able to provide supervision for licensure.
AND
In addition to the experience above, candidates must demonstrate all of the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:(a) Knowledge of administrative and supervisory duties which includes personnel actions, clinical supervision, consultation, negotiation with other departments, and quality improvement.(b) Knowledge of legal, ethical, and professional standards applicable to social work practice.(c) Ability to develop, maintain, and oversee social work programs in all settings.(d) Knowledge of social work practice, policy, and accreditation standards across the continuum of health care.(e) Skill in providing consultation to facility leadership, managers, and other staff on social work qualification standards, practice, competency, productivity, and continuing education requirements.

Preferred experience: Home Care Experience

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

Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary although some slight physical effort may be required such as walking, stooping, or lifting no more than 15Ibs.

Work Environment: The work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled office. Use of a computer and telephone are required, and some travel by automobile within a 125-mile radius is likely. The employee is required to have a valid, unrestricted driver's license.