Social Worker Program Coordinator Hud Vash

We're Looking for a skilled Social Worker Program Coordinator Hud Vash in the Veterans Health Administration based in Seattle, Washington. 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. Note: Must provide copy of transcripts/documentation showing degree and conferred date. Licensure Persons hired to social worker positions in the GS185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level. Note: Must provide copy of current license. 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 Determinations:GS12 Social Worker (Program Coordinator)Experience/Education: The candidate must have one 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. Licensure/Certification: Program Coordinator social workers must be licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level and they must be able to provide supervision for licensure. In addition the candidate must demonstrate the professional KSAs 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. Preferred Experience: 2 years proven experience with data and quantitative tracking systems and experience in analyzing and evaluating the efficiency effectiveness and productivity of administrative and program operations. Knowledge of the contracting and acquisition process as well as experience with understanding and oversight of VA budgeting and fiscal responsibilities. References: VA Handbook 5005 Part II Appendix G39 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS12. Physical Requirements: Light lifting (under 15 pounds) Light carrying (under 15 pounds) Use of fingers Near vision correctable at 13 to 16 to Jaeger 1 to 4 Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other Both eyes required Hearing (aid permitted).

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.