Social Worker

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

The Successful Applicant

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 08/01/2022.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: Masters degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the masters level. English language proficiency. Social Workers must be proficient in spoken and written English. Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements above at the GS12 level applicants must have one (1) full 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. In addition the candidate must demonstrate the professional KSAs at the GS12 level as listed below: 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 References: VA Handbook 5005 Part II Appendix G39 Social Worker Qualification Standard. The full performance level of this vacancy is 12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range is GS09 to GS12. Physical Requirements: Must be able to walk/stand for at least 8 hours a day ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other ability to distinguish basic colors hearing (aid permitted) clear speech will be outside and inside possible excessive noise intermittent work closely with others. Must be able to pass drivers physical. Applicant must have a current and valid 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.