Social Worker Assistant Chief

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

The Successful Applicant

Basic Requirements: The following are the basic requirements and qualifications for appointment as a Social Worker in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).English Language Proficiency Requirement Per VA Handbook 5005 Part II Chapter 3 Section A Paragraph 3j: No person will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. chapter 73 or 74 to serve in a direct patientcare capacity in VHA who is not proficient in written and spoken English.Education Requirement You must have a masters degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Note: 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. Transcripts RequiredLicensure: Candidates must possess a full current and unrestricted license to independently practice as a Social Worker at the advanced practice level in a State Territory Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia. Copy of Licensure Required. In addition to meeting the basic requirements as stated above you must have the following experience to qualify for this GS13 Social Worker (Assistant Chief) position: Experience GS13 Grade Level: One year of experience equivalent to the GS12 grade level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills in administration demonstrating progressively more professional competency skills and judgment. 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 (Assistant Chief) 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 of the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge of administrative and supervisory duties which includes personnel actions clinical supervision consultation negotiation with other departments and quality improvement.(b) Knowledge of legal ethical and professional standards applicable to social work practice.(c) Ability to develop maintain and oversee social work programs in all settings.(d) Knowledge of social work practice policy and accreditation standards across the continuum of health care. Skill in providing consultation to facility leadership managers and other staff on social work qualification standards practice competency productivity and continuing education requirements. Experience is only creditable if it is postmasters degree experience as a professional Social Worker directly related to the duties performed. References: VA Handbook 5005/120 Part II Appendix G39 Social Worker Qualification Standards dated 9/10/2019. Note: Evidence of experience must be supported by detailed documentation of duties performed in positions held. Please provide such documentation on your application or resume. Also please provide work experience information such as hours per week and starting/ending dates of employment (month and year format) to establish one (1) full year of experience. The requirement for this proof is specified in the How to Apply section of this announcement. To be credible experience must be documented in the application and verifiable through employment references and/or other means. Your resume/application does not support your questionnaire answer we will not allow credit for your response(s).Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 Employee Occupational Health Services.

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.