Social Worker Program Coordinator Compact Act Coordinator Mental Health

We're Looking for a skilled Social Worker Program Coordinator Compact Act Coordinator Mental Health in the Veterans Health Administration based in Madison, Wisconsin. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship English Language Proficiency Masters degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Note: A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the masters degree in social work. Licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the masters degree level For the announced grade level GS12 in the Program Coordinator position the requirements are as follows: One year of experience equivalent to the GS11 grade level. Advanced practice skills and judgment demonstrating progressively more professional competency. 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. Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities: (Cover these in your resume/CV) 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 5005/120 PART II APPENDIX G39 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS12. Physical Requirements: Must be in overall good health able to sit at a desk working at a computer engage in light to moderate physical activity including sitting walking bending and carrying supplies. Applicants must be able to perform primarily light and sedentary duties with occasionally moderate physical demands exercise patience and control emotions with reasonable accommodation if necessary without endangering the health and safety of the applicant or others. Position requires walking throughout the clinic and the Medical Center standing for extended periods of time and involves sitting at a computer and in counsel and consultation with Veterans and interdisciplinary teams. This position also requires close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures transcribing viewing a computer terminal extensive reading and repetitive motions of the wrists hands and/or fingers

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.