Social Worker Program Manager

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

The Successful Applicant

Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: You must be a citizen of the United States. (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3 section A paragraph 3g this part). English Language Proficiency You must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) 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. License Must be licensed by a state at the advanced practice level which included an advanced generalist or clinical examination unless they are grandfathered by the state in which they are licensed to practice at the advanced practice level (except for licenses issued in California which administers its own clinical examination for advanced practice) and must be able to provide supervision for licensure. 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: In addition to the basic requirements for employment the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates: Social Worker (Program Manager) GS14 Experience/Education: One year of experience equivalent to the GS13 grade level. The chief social work service must evidence possession of supervisory and management skills. Examples of specialized experience include but are not limited to: responsibility for management of small to moderately complex social work service within a healthcare organization provides supervision to social work service staff members of different grade or experience levels supervision may include multiple disciplines treatment sites that are limited and in close proximity to the medical facility and programs are with limited administrative oversite responsibility full responsibility for managing and supervising all aspects of social work service operations including clinical practice program management education human resource management and supervision. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills in administration demonstrating progressively more professional competency skills and judgment. Licensure/Certification: The chief social worker must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level and must be able to provide supervision for licensure. In addition to the experience above you must demonstrate the following Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Skill in providing the full range of supervisory duties across multiple service divisions/sections which would include responsibility for assignment of work to be performed performance evaluation selection of staff and recommendations of awards advancements and when appropriate disciplinary actions. Skill in applying legal ethical and professional standards to social work practice. Skill in developing maintaining and managing social work services in multiple divisions/sections. Ability to ensure compliance with 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 Skill in administrative oversight to ensure compliance with social work licensure requirements. Preferred Experience: General psychiatric care of adult Veterans and may include but are not limited to conducting diagnostic evaluations psychiatric consults medication management and individual or group psychotherapy. Reference: An online repository for qualification standards for title 5 hybrid title 38 and title 38 occupations in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can be accessed here: VA Qualifications Standards Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO) The full performance level of this vacancy is GS14. Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary. It occasionally requires carrying of light objects such as files books and papers. Some walking standing and bending is required. Physical qualifications require the ability to stand walk bend and move freely. Must be able to utilize good body mechanics in lifting or restraining patients. Work is accomplished predominantly in the nursing unit and through escorting to various clinics or hospital areas. The physical surroundings involve working with the acute and chronically physically and mentally ill patients which may cause discomfort related to negative verbal and physical activities from these patients. The position also may require minimal travel into the community to meet with community agencies and partners who provide assistance and support to the facility and its Veterans. This position may also deliver probate paperwork to various court systems in the local community for processing.

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.