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Business Sales Associates - ENTRY LEVEL / FULL TIME

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$40K - $55K/yr

... be working with other members of the sales teams to set and deliver customer expectations · You ... Customer care, sales, entry level sales, customer relations, entry level, entry level sales ...

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Business Sales Associates - ENTRY LEVEL / FULL TIME

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$40K - $55K/yr

... be working with other members of the sales teams to set and deliver customer expectations · You ... Customer care, sales, entry level sales, customer relations, entry level, entry level sales ...

Fresenius Medical Care

Social Worker

Concord, CA · On-site

This is an entry level MSW role. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Patient Assessment / Care ... The Social Worker will interview the patient to identify root causes or concerns for the discharge ...

Fesenius Medical Care

Social Worker

Concord, CA · On-site

This is an entry level MSW role. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Patient Assessment / Care ... The Social Worker will interview the patient to identify root causes or concerns for the discharge ...

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What are some common challenges faced by entry-level social workers in their first year, and how can they navigate them?

Entry-level social workers often encounter challenges such as managing heavy caseloads, balancing administrative tasks with direct client work, and adapting to emotionally demanding situations. Building strong relationships with supervisors and colleagues can provide essential support and guidance. Seeking mentorship, attending regular supervision sessions, and engaging in self-care practices are effective strategies to navigate the complexities of the role while developing professional confidence and resilience.

What does an entry level social worker do?

An entry level social worker assists individuals and families in coping with challenges related to everyday life, such as accessing community resources, navigating social services, and managing crises. They often work under the supervision of more experienced social workers and may be involved in case management, conducting assessments, and providing support or advocacy for clients. Entry level social workers typically work in settings like schools, hospitals, government agencies, or non-profit organizations. Their goal is to help clients improve their well-being and connect them with appropriate resources.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Entry Level Social Worker, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Entry Level Social Worker, you need a bachelor's degree in social work or a related field, foundational knowledge of case management, and an understanding of social services. Familiarity with client management software, documentation systems, and possibly state licensure or certifications is often required. Strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and active listening help build trust and effectively support diverse clients. These skills and qualifications are vital for providing essential resources, advocating for clients, and ensuring ethical, effective service delivery.
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Social Worker - Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP)

SD Department of Veterans Affairs

Indianapolis, IN

$62K/yr

Other

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
Qualifications: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.
  • 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. Indiana requires Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
    • Exception. VHA may waive the licensure or certification requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified, pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure/certification examinations. This exception only applies at the GS-9 grade level. For appointments at the GS-9 grade level, VHA social workers who are not licensed or certified at the time of appointment must become licensed or certified at the independent, master's level within three years of their appointment
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
Grade Determinations:
Social Worker, GS-9 (Graduate)
Experience, Education, and Licensure: None beyond the basic requirements
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
  • Ability to utilize counseling skills when working with Veterans and family members
  • Ability to assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and their family members, and to formulate and implement a treatment plan, identifying the Veterans problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills, and assistance needed
  • Ability to implement treatment modalities in working with individuals, families, and groups to achieve treatment goals. This requires judgment and skill in utilizing supportive, problem solving, or crisis intervention techniques
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with clients, staff, and representatives of community agencies
  • Fundamental knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures. This includes acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses/injuries; common medications and their effects/side effects; and medical terminology
Entry Level Assignments. Individuals assigned as GS-9 grade level social workers are considered to be at the entry level and are closely supervised, as they are not yet functioning at the independent practice level conferred by independent licensure or certification. Social workers at the GS-9 entry level are typically assigned to program areas that do not require specialized knowledge or experience.
Social Worker, GS-11 (Full Performance Level)
Experience and Licensure:
Appointment to the GS-11 grade level requires completion of a minimum of one year of post-MSW experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the field of health care or other social work-related settings, (VA or non-VA experience) and licensure or certification in a state at the independent practice level.
OR
Education:
In addition to meeting basic requirements, a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required one year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting.
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
  • Knowledge of community resources, how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services, and ability to coordinate services
  • Skill in independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, educational, and other backgrounds
  • Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e. acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology) to formulate a treatment plan
  • Skill in independently implementing different treatment modalities in working with individuals, families, and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, 8 medical, and social problems to achieve treatment goals
  • Ability to provide consultation services to new social workers, social work graduate students, and other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment
Full Performance Level Assignments. This is the full performance level. Social workers at this level are licensed or certified to independently practice social work. Incumbents are assigned to all program areas, including but not limited to: inpatient or outpatient medicine, surgery, mental health, neurology, rehabilitation medicine, and geriatrics. Employees provide professional, independent social work services in the assigned area.
Preferred Experience: Incumbent must have experience conducting individual psychotherapy with adults.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.The full performance level of this vacancy is GS 11. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS 9 to GS 11.
Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.
Physical Requirements: The work of the social worker is community based with moderate physical activity. The incumbent must be able to operate a government vehicle several hours each day, walk up to a mile at a time, climb 2 to 3 flights of stairs at a time, and lift small objects . The incumbent must be capable of using a computer given all clinical charting is electronic.Education:Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
* Transcript must be submitted with application.Employment Type: OTHER

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