Supervisory Social Worker Hbpc Program Director

We're Looking for a skilled Supervisory Social Worker Hbpc Program Director in the Veterans Health Administration based in Iron Mountain, Michigan. 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. Language: Must be proficient in written and spoken English as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f). Education: Must have a a masters degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) Licensure: Must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the masters degree level. IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS LISTED ABOVE YOU MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING GRADE REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION. Social Worker (Service Chief) GS13: Experience and Education: One year of experience equivalent to the GS12 grade level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills in administration demonstrating progressively more professional competency skills and judgment. Individual 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. AND Licensure/Certification. The assistant service chief must evidence possession of supervisory and management skills must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level and must be able to provide supervision for licensure. AND In addition to the experience above candidates must demonstrate all of the following Knowledge Skills and Abilities:(a) Knowledge of administrative and supervisory duties which includes personnel actions clinical supervision consultation negotiation with other departments and quality improvement.(b) Knowledge of legal ethical and professional standards applicable to social work practice.(c) Ability to develop maintain and oversee social work programs in all settings.(d) Knowledge of social work practice policy and accreditation standards across the continuum of health care.(e) Skill in providing consultation to facility leadership managers and other staff on social work qualification standards practice competency productivity and continuing education requirements. Preferred experience: Home Care Experience Reference: For more information on this qualification standard please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary although some slight physical effort may be required such as walking stooping or lifting no more than 15Ibs. Work Environment: The work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climatecontrolled office. Use of a computer and telephone are required and some travel by automobile within a 125mile radius is likely. The employee is required to have a valid unrestricted 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.