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Tacoma, WA · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Social Work Program · Provide direct social work services during clinic nights, triaging urgent ... VA, etc.), and access-to-care coordination. · Develop and maintain an up-to-date community ...

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To thrive as a VA Social Worker, you need a degree in social work (BSW or MSW), state licensure, and a solid understanding of veterans' issues and resources. Familiarity with VA case management systems, electronic health records, and relevant federal regulations is essential. Excellent communication, empathy, and cultural competence are crucial for building trust and effectively supporting veterans and their families. These competencies ensure that veterans receive comprehensive, personalized care and assistance navigating complex benefits systems.

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Social Work Executive

SD Department of Veterans Affairs

Saint Cloud, MN • On-site

$125K/yr

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This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

The Social Work Executive is assigned to the St. Cloud VA Health Care System Office of the Director. The incumbent is an integral part of the overall VHA health care program and as part of the health care service delivery to Veterans and their families. Social work services provide case management, resource linkage, clinical and crisis interventions to Veterans and their families in resolving the psychosocial, emotional, and economic problems associated with the stresses of illness.
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. Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/.
Grade Determinations:
Social Worker Executive- GS-13
  • Experience/Education. One year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, demonstrating progressively more professional competency. Candidates 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 social worker program coordinator must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level, and must be able to provide supervision for licensure. Applicants must meet the requirements for providing supervision in the state where they are licensed at the advanced practice level and should list these qualifications within the assessment narrative and their resume. Documentation is required if part of your state's requirements for providing supervision for licensure is beyond your licensure only (example: certification of continuing education credits).
AND
  • Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs.
    1. Ability to provide technical social work guidance in order to complete job assignments.
    2. Skill in applying legal, ethical, and professional standards to social work practice.
    3. Knowledge of social work practice, policy, and accreditation standards across the continuum of health care.
    4. Skill in providing consultation to facility leadership, care/product line managers, and other staff on social work qualification standards, practice, competency, productivity, and continuing education requirements.
    5. Skill in developing, implementing, and maintaining clinical social work practice standards.(f) Skill in administrative oversight to ensure compliance with social work licensure requirements.

Preferred Experience: Leadership Skills, Ability to Build Coalitions, Strong interpersonal Communication Skills
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-13.
Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.Education:IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application.
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.
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/.Employment Type: OTHER

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