Social Worker Associate

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

The Successful Applicant

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: United States Citizenship: Noncitizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in major fields of study such as: social welfare sociology psychology public administration philosophy education anthropology history economics and/or English. Grade Determinations: GS7: One year of experience as a social welfare worker or social work assistant in a voluntary public social or health agency. Qualifying Experience: Must have been of a quality and scope to enable applicants to perform assignments typical of the grade level for which considered. For GS7/8 applicants must have had 1 year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the next lower grade in the Federal service. Drivers License Requirement: A drivers license in the State or Territory in which assigned may be required. If required candidates must pass a Federal service driving test. References: VA HANDBOOK 5005 PART II APPENDIX F10 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS7. Physical Requirements: Applicants must be physically and mentally able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the position without hazard to themselves or others. Depending on the essential duties of a specific position usable vision color vision hearing or speech may be required. However in most cases a specific physical condition or impairment will not automatically disqualify an applicant for appointment. The loss or impairment of a specific function may be compensated for by the satisfactory use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid. Reasonable accommodation may also be considered in determining an applicants ability to perform the duties of a position. Reasonable accommodation may include but is not limited to: the use of assistive devices job modification or restructuring provision of readers and interpreters or adjusted work schedules. All positions involving Federal motor vehicle operation carry the additional medical requirements specified in 5 CFR part 930 subpart A.

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.