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Job SummaryThe Supervisory Social Worker (Community Care Programs) serves as the Section Chief for Community Care Programs within Social Work Service at the West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System. The incumbent is responsible for the administrative, clinical, operational, and supervisory oversight of multiple community care programs that support Veterans requiring residential, home-based, hospice, respite, and other community services.
QualificationsTotal Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. BASIC REQUIREMENTS - The basic requirements for employment as a VHA social worker are prescribed by statute in 38 U.S.C. § 7402(b)(9), as amended by section 205 of Public Law 106-419, enacted November 1, 2000. To qualify for appointment as a social worker in VHA, all applicants must meet the following: United States Citizenship: 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. Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Licensure. Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level. GRADE REQUIREMENTS In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates.Supervisory Social Worker, 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 (KSA's): In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Ability to independently organize work, set priorities, and meet multiple deadlines. Skill in a range of supervisory duties which includes clinical supervision, consultation, negotiation with other departments and quality improvement. Ability to ensure provision of clinical social work services by supervised social workers. Ability to delegate authority, manage priorities, coordinate work, and follow up on pending issues to complete duties in an accurate and timely fashion. 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. Ability to provide staff training and development. References: Social Worker Qualification Standard - GS-0185 - September 10, 2019 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-13. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Services.
Major DutiesVA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU The position provides leadership and oversight of Community Care Programs, including program administration, staff supervision, quality improvement, budget management, contract oversight, and coordination with community partners. The incumbent ensures Veterans receive appropriate, high-quality community-based services while maintaining compliance with VA policies and regulations. Major Duties Plans, directs, and evaluates Community Care Programs and services. Supervises social workers, program coordinators, and support staff. Provides administrative, technical, and clinical supervision to assigned staff. Develops and implements policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives. Coordinates community care services across multiple clinical programs and service lines. Ensures Veterans meet eligibility requirements and receive appropriate community-based care. Monitors program performance, quality indicators, workload, and service utilization. Oversees program budgets, expenditures, and resource management. Serves as the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) for designated contracts. Coordinates inspections and oversight of contracted community facilities and providers. Collaborates with VA staff, community agencies, and healthcare partners to support Veteran care. Analyzes operational issues and implements solutions to improve program effectiveness. Prepares reports, statistics, and program evaluations for leadership and oversight bodies. Provides education, consultation, and outreach regarding Community Care Programs. Resolves patient, staff, and program-related issues and concerns. Ensures compliance with VA policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. Performs personnel management functions, including performance management and employee development. Promotes a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Performs other duties as assigned. Note: This is a supervisory position requiring independent judgment, advanced social work practice skills, program management expertise, and licensure at the advanced practice level with the ability to provide supervision for licensure. Based on the Functional Statement, the incumbent exercises significant responsibility for program oversight, staff supervision, fiscal management, contract monitoring, quality improvement, and coordination of community-based care services for Veterans. Work Schedule: 7:30am-4:00pm (Ad-hoc authorized) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 42062F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedRequirementsYou must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.