Social Worker

We're Looking for a skilled Social Worker in the Veterans Health Administration based in Anniston, Alabama. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: U.S. Citizenship required. English language proficiency (written and spoken) required. Physical standards All applicants must meet the physical standards for the position. A favorable physical examination prior to employment may be required. Licensed as a Social Worker (Verification required). Masters degree in Social Work (MSW) is required GS12 Grade Requirements: The candidate must have at least two years of experience post advanced practice clinical licensure and should be in a specialized area of social work practice of which one year must be equivalent to the GS11 grade level. Senior social workers have experience that demonstrates possession of advanced practice skills and judgment. Senior social workers are experts in their specialized area of practice. Senior social workers may have certification or other postmasters training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship or equivalent supervised professional experience in a specialty. References: VA Handbook 5005/50 Part II Appendix G39 SOCIAL WORKER QUALIFICATION STANDARD dated February 29 2012. Physical Requirements: Satisfactory physical examination as determined by the Employee Health Unit upon appointment only. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 (http://vaww1.va.gov/ohrm/HRLibrary/DirPolicy.htm ). Functional requirements include light lifting under 15 lbs light carrying 1544 lbs walking and standing and standing for up to 8 hours use of rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously ability to read type written characters (glasses permitted) ability to hear the whispered voice (hearing aid permitted) repeated bending for up to 8 hours etc. VA facilities must make reasonable accommodation for the physical or mental limitations of an applicant or employee who is a qualified person with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the department or agency.

What’s on Offer

The role offers excellent opportunities for top performers to further develop their competencies as a social worker and improving the lives of people.