Social Work Executive

We're Looking for a skilled Social Work Executive in the Veterans Health Administration based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. 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. English Language Proficiency: Applicants must meet the English Language Proficiency requirement for positions in this occupation. To be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. chapter 73 or 74 or to serve in a direct patientcare capacity in VHA applicants must be proficient in written and spoken English. Education Requirement: Masters degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. 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 in social work. Licensure Requirement: This is a supervisory position individuals assigned as supervisory social workers must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level 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:GS13 Social Work ExecutiveExperience/Education: One year of experience equivalent to the GS12 grade level. The Social Work Executive is the highest level professional position at the facility with responsibility for the professional practice of all facility social workers and provision of social work services. The Social Work Executive must evidence possession of supervisory and management skills. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills in administration demonstrating progressively more professional competency skills and judgment. Candidates 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. Demonstrated Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to the experience above the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:(a) Ability to provide technical social work guidance in order to complete job assignments.(b) Skill in applying legal ethical and professional standards to social work practice.(c) Knowledge of social work practice policy and accreditation standards across the continuum of health care.(d) Skill in providing consultation to facility leadership care/product line managers and other staff on social work qualification standards practice competency productivity and continuing education requirements.(e) Skill in developing implementing and maintaining clinical social work practice standards.(f) Skill in administrative oversight to ensure compliance with social work licensure requirements. Preferred Experience: 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 is desired. References: VA Handbook 5005 Part II Appendix G39 Physical Requirements: The work of the Social Work Executive is largely office based and in a sedentary setting. Light lifting and carrying under 15 pounds may be required. Some walking standing and reaching above the shoulder may be needed. Emotional and mental stability required.

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.