Supervisory Social Worker Hud Vash

We're Looking for a skilled Supervisory Social Worker Hud Vash in the Veterans Health Administration based in Denver, Colorado. 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. Applicants must be proficient in spoken written English Education. Have a masters 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 masters 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 the social worker position GS0185 series in the VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the masters degree level. Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/ORHM//T38Hybrids. Loss of Licensure or Certification. Once licensed or certified social workers must maintain a full valid and unrestricted independent license or certification to remain qualified for employment. Loss of licensure or certification will result in removal from the GS0185 social worker series and may result in termination of employment. 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 Determination Requirements: The following criteria must be met in addition to the Basic Requirements for employment listed above when determining the candidates grade. Supervisory Social Worker GS12 Education and Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the GS11 grade level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills in a specialty area or in administration demonstrating progressively more professional competency and judgment. Candidate 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. AND Licensure/Certification. Individuals assigned as Supervisory Social Workers must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level and must be able to provide supervision for licensure. AND Demonstrated Knowledge Skills and Abilities. In addition to the experience above the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: 1) Ability to independently organize work set priorities and meet multiple deadlines. 2) Knowledge of supervisory duties which includes clinical supervision consultation negotiation with other departments and quality improvement. 3) Ability to ensure provision of clinical social work services. 4) Ability to provide staff training and development. 5) Skill in interpersonal relationships in dealing with employees team leaders and managers. References: VA Handbook 5005/120 PART II APPENDIX G39 The full performance level of this vacancy is a GS12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is a GS12. Physical Requirements: Occasionally lift/carry 15 lbs. Regularly reach above shoulder use computer mouse keyboard sit walk stand Carry light items: papers books laptop /or small items Simultaneous rapid mental/muscular coordination Infrequent climb/descend stairs bend Correctable near/far sighted vision Hearing Aid allowed Complete pass Basic Life Support course Must possess and maintain a valid state issued drivers license

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.