Social Worker Assistant Associate Chief Of Staff

We're Looking for a skilled Social Worker Assistant Associate Chief Of Staff in the Veterans Health Administration based in White City, Oregon. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship Noncitizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. 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 Must be licensed or certified by a state to advanced practice level and must be able to provide supervision for licensure. English Language Proficiency Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. sect 7403(f). Grade DeterminationsGS13 Requirements: 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. Knowledge Skills Abilities: Knowledge of administrative and supervisory duties which includes personnel actions clinical supervision consultation negotiation with other departments and quality improvement. Knowledge of legal ethical and professional standards applicable to social work practice. Ability to develop maintain and oversee social work programs in all settings. 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. References: VHA 5005 Appendix G39 Social Worker Qualification Standard.The full performance level of this vacancy is GS13.The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS13. Preferred Experience: One or more years of VA Leadership experience. Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting (1544 pounds) Use of fingers Both hands required Walking (2 hours) Standing (2 hours) Specific visual requirement (see computer screen) Hearing (aid may be permitted). Environmental Factors: Silica asbestos etc. Working closely with others Working alone.

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.