Social Worker Program Coordinator

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

The Successful Applicant

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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: You must submit transcripts (unofficial is sufficient) AND a license with your application. Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the masters degree level. Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid. English Language Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f). Demonstrated Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Required at the GS12 Level 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: Experience: Experience must reflect the ability to: Independently conduct advanced clinical assessments and interventions. Coordinate implement or oversee activities within a specialty social work program. Provide consultation training and education to interdisciplinary staff Veterans families and community partners. Participate in program development evaluation and data collection initiatives. Serve as a subject matter expert for assigned specialty areas such as SCI VIST HVP CNHP Caregiver Support or others. Applicants must have one year of experience equivalent to the GS11 grade level in the field of professional social work. This experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment specialized knowledge of social work services in a major specialty program and progressively complex responsibility in program development coordination or oversight. Demonstrated Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Skill in coordinating and implementing clinical programs within a specialty area. Knowledge of program coordination and administration including consultation negotiation and monitoring. Ability to develop and implement policies procedures and practice guidelines for program operations. Skill in program development and outcome evaluation including data analysis and reporting. Ability to provide training education and consultation to staff Veterans families and community partners. Knowledge of advanced clinical social work practices and ability to independently provide specialized clinical services. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS12 Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary but also requires some physical effort. The incumbent must be able to perform the following: Moderate walking and standing including the ability to walk throughout the medical center CBOCs and community locations. Sitting for extended periods while performing administrative tasks. Bending reaching and the ability to lift or carry light items such as papers small files or educational materials. Driving a government vehicle for community visits outreach events or home assessments if required. Maintaining emotional and mental stability to effectively perform essential functions including working with Veterans and families experiencing crisis trauma or serious illness. Occasional travel may be 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.