Social Worker Program Coordinator

We're Looking for a skilled Social Worker Program Coordinator in the Veterans Health Administration based in Boise, Idaho. 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: Social worker positions in the GS0185 series in 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 Licensing requirements by state or province Association of Social Work Boards (aswb.org) or VAs Title 38 Hybrid Occupations Office of Human Resources Management NOTE: Licensed applicants MUST submit either a copy of their social work license (preferred) as part of the application package OR provide the state and license number on resume for verification of current licensure. Exception: For the GS11 grade level and above the candidate must be licensed or certified. At the time of appointment the supervisor chief social work or social work executive will provide the unlicensed/uncertified social worker with the written requirements for licensure or certification including the time by which the license or certification must be obtained and the consequences for not becoming licensed or certified by the deadline. 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 doctorial 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 https://www.cswe.org/accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work. Accreditation CSWE NOTE: Transcripts must be included in the application package. Transcripts must include the following information to be considered acceptable: students name college/ university name degree obtained and date degree conferred. Diplomas will not be accepted. 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 Determinations: Social Worker (Program Coordinator) GS12 Experience and Education: One year of experience equivalent to the GS11 grade level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment demonstrating progressively more professional competency. 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. Verification of the degree can be made by going to https://www.cswe.org/accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work. Accreditation CSWE NOTE: Transcripts must be included in the application package. Transcripts must include the following information to be considered acceptable: students name college/ university name degree obtained and date degree conferred. Diplomas will not be accepted. Licensure/Certification: Individuals assigned as social worker program coordinator must be licensed or certified at the advance practice level and must be able to provide supervision for licensure. NOTE: Licensed applicants MUST submit either a copy of their social work license (preferred) as part of the application package OR provide the state and license number on resume for verification of current licensure. Demonstrated Knowledge Skills and Abilities: In addition to the experience above the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation negotiation and monitoring. Knowledge and ability to write policies procedures and/or practice guidelines for the program. Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program. Skill in organizing work setting priorities meeting multiple deadlines and evaluating assigned program area(s). Ability to provide training orientation and guidance within clinical practice. Assignments: All higherlevel duties must consist of significant scope complexity (difficulty) and variety. May include but not limited to: Administratively responsible for a clinical program providing treatment to Veterans in a major specialty area. Provide direct patient care services in the program area. Oversees the daily operation of the program develop policies and procedures for program operation prepare reports and statistics for the facility VISN and national use. May be responsible for the programs budget developing and monitoring staff compliance with practice standards and guidelines on documentation workload data entry ethical practice and service delivery. Provide leadership direction orientation coaching inservice training staff development and continuing education programs for assigned staff. Preferred Experience: A minimum of 2 years of substance abuse treatment experience. Experience providing harm reduction strategies/interventions including referring to appropriate treatment programs. Experience developing and implementing new Harm Reduction s such as Safe Syringe Programs. Experience providing outreach/education to Veterans regarding safe sexual health. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgement demonstrating progressively more professional competency. References: VA Handbook 5005/120 Part II Appendix G39 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the GS12. Physical Requirements: See guidance in VA Handbook 5019 Part II Ch 4 (a)(1)(b).

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.