Social Worker- Supervisor
The HUD/VASH Social Work Supervisor is administratively responsible for the clinical programming and daily operations of the program, and develops policies and procedures for program operation and prepares reports and statistics for facility, VISN, and national use. The incumbent may be responsible for the program's budget and various control points assigned to the program within the assigned areas. The incumbent manages and controls the use of data related to these programs regarding day to day functioning and program evaluation. Primary duties will include, but are not limited to:
Performs the administrative and personnel management function relative to staff supervised; Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system; Implements established guidelines and performance expectations for staff, clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system; Observes workers' performance; demonstrates and conducts work performance critiques; Develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary, and provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters; and Conducts all actions in adherence with the goals of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) by taking positive steps to assure the accomplishment of affirmative action objectives and by adhering to nondiscriminatory employment practices in regard to race, color, religion, sex, and affirmative action. Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8:
00 am to 4:
30 pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Functional Statement:
Social Worker Supervisor (GS-12) Latest Non-Award SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) MUST be submit to be able to verify eligibility. 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:
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. A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work. 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. Current state requirements may be found on the OHRM website. The incumbent is licensed at the independent level to practice in a state. If not fully licensed at an acceptable independent social work practice level, a candidate has 3 years to become fully licensed as a condition of employment. English Language Proficiency:
Social Workers must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, chapter 3, paragraph 3j. Grade Determinations:
Supervisory Social Worker, GS-12 (1) Education and Experience. 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. 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. Knowledge 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. d. Ability to provide staff training and development. e. Skill in interpersonal relationships in dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers. References:
VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G39, SOCIAL WORKER QUALIFICATION STANDARD. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-12. Physical Requirements:
This position is mostly sedentary and requires walking, kneeling, bending, standing, and light lifting.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Performs the administrative and personnel management function relative to staff supervised; Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system; Implements established guidelines and performance expectations for staff, clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system; Observes workers' performance; demonstrates and conducts work performance critiques; Develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary, and provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters; and Conducts all actions in adherence with the goals of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) by taking positive steps to assure the accomplishment of affirmative action objectives and by adhering to nondiscriminatory employment practices in regard to race, color, religion, sex, and affirmative action. Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8:
00 am to 4:
30 pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Functional Statement:
Social Worker Supervisor (GS-12) Latest Non-Award SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) MUST be submit to be able to verify eligibility. 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:
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. A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work. 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. Current state requirements may be found on the OHRM website. The incumbent is licensed at the independent level to practice in a state. If not fully licensed at an acceptable independent social work practice level, a candidate has 3 years to become fully licensed as a condition of employment. English Language Proficiency:
Social Workers must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, chapter 3, paragraph 3j. Grade Determinations:
Supervisory Social Worker, GS-12 (1) Education and Experience. 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. 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. Knowledge 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. d. Ability to provide staff training and development. e. Skill in interpersonal relationships in dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers. References:
VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G39, SOCIAL WORKER QUALIFICATION STANDARD. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-12. Physical Requirements:
This position is mostly sedentary and requires walking, kneeling, bending, standing, and light lifting.
- Department:
0185 Social Work - Salary Range:
$76,721 to $99,741 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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