Social Worker Program Manager

We're Looking for a skilled Social Worker Program Manager in the Veterans Health Administration based in Tucson, Arizona. 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. English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f). Licensure. Full unrestricted license or certification by a state to independently practice social work at the masters degree level. Education. Masters 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 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 masters degree in social work. Preferred Experience/Qualifications: Experience working with veteran homeless population experience in supervisory and program management and experience with organizational business practice. Grade Determinations Social Worker (Program Manager) GS14 Experience and Education. One year of experience equivalent to the GS 13 grade level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment demonstrating progressively more professional competency. Individual may have certification or other postmasters 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 manager 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 the following KSAs: Skill in large scale program coordination and administration across multiple sites which includes consultation negotiation and monitoring. Ability to translate management goals and objectives into wellcoordinated and controlled work operations. Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in sound operation of the program. Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners to further program goals and enhance patient centered care. Ability to provide the full range of supervisory duties which would include responsibility for assignment of work to be performed performance evaluations selection of staff training and recommendation of awards advancements and when appropriate disciplinary action Ability to oversee the fiscal matters of the functions supervised (including fund controls contracts and equipment expenditures) forecast resource and equipment needs and administer the allocated budget. Skill in developing policies procedures and/or practice guidelines for the program and in participating in national program development. Ability to collaborate with internal VHA partners locally and on a national level as well as external community partners to further program goals and enhance patient centered care. Assignments. For all assignments above the full performance level the higherlevel duties must consist of significant scope complexity (difficulty) and variety and be performed by the incumbent at least 25 of the time. At the GS14 grade level social worker program managers are assigned to manage direct and oversee a major specialty program(s) at the facility VISN or VA Central Office level. As the facility level program manager typical assignments include serving as a care/product line manager. Program managers may have responsibility for staffing work assignments budget services provided program criteria daytoday program operations and all reporting requirements. Additionally program managers at this grade generally have collateral assignments determined by the needs of the local facility. The program manager provides analysis and evaluation of program data and computerized programs to identify systemwide trends and needs to enhance the quality of service. They develop and monitor staff compliance with practice standards and guidelines. As the VISN level program manager typical assignments include overseeing a VISN level program. The program manager serves as consultant to facilities in matters of program operations. They develop and monitor facility compliance with practice standards and guidelines across the VISN. The program manager reviews program status with facility leadership. Additionally program managers at this grade generally have collateral assignments determined by the needs of the VISN. The VISN program manager provides analysis and evaluation of program data and computerized programs to identify systemwide trends and needs to enhance the quality of service. As the national level program manager typical assignments include supporting implementation of a national program. The national program manager reports to senior executive service equivalent or GS15 grade level national program director. They may have responsibility for staffing work assignments budget services provided daytoday program operations and all reporting requirements. Program manager responsibilities also include developing and serving as a subject matter expert for program specific policy and regulations and interface with congressional representatives. Program managers at this grade generally have collateral assignments determined by the needs of VHA Central Office. The national program manager provides analysis and evaluation of program data and computerized programs to identify systemwide trends and needs to enhance the quality of service. They develop and monitor staff compliance with program standards guidelines and service delivery. They develop and implement national training programs for internal and external partners. Program managers are responsible for ensuring program development management and evaluation that includes assessing the mission goals and programs of the organization in terms of psychosocial needs of Veterans their families and caregivers and establishing objectives consistent with organizational goals. References: VA Handbook 5005 Part II Appendix G39 Social Worker Qualification Standard. Additional information regarding the assignments at the GS14 Social Worker (Program Manager) can be found in the appendix referenced above. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS14. Physical Requirements: Physical demands of the work are generally minor and are generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional travel and walking outside when visiting Veterans in the community. When outside depending on the time of year it is possible for it to be very warm. Physical activity involves sitting standing walking bending stooping climbing stairs and carrying light items such as papers books or other supplies. The incumbent uses a computer and standard office equipment to complete tasks. The emotional demands can be stressful in working with the Veteran/Patient population and their families/caregivers. A level of selfawareness is essential. As needed the incumbent drives GSA vehicles safely off station to various locations such as other VA locations community agencies patient homes etc. Transportation of other staff and/or patients may be needed occasionally. You must have a valid drivers license and be able to drive a government vehicle.

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.