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The advanced practice Social Worker demonstrates an ability to expand clinical knowledge in the profession, provide consultation and guidance to colleagues, role model effective social work practice skills, teach or provide orientation to less experienced Social Workers, develop innovations in practice interventions, and provide clinical supervision for social work licensure.
Learn more about this agency11/15/2024 to 11/25/2024
$123,087 - $160,017 per year
GS 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - Driving throughout community for case management is a requirement.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
13
Yes
No
CBSU-12611296-25-RR
819208700
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Current federal employees of this agency.
Announcement is open to current VA and other federal employees only.
Duties include but are not limited to:
The Supervisor drives the development and achievement of individual, group and program goals and objectives. The incumbent is responsible for various fund control points assigned to the program. The incumbent manages and controls the use of data related to the program regarding day to day functioning and program evaluations. The incumbent plans, organizes and directs administrative operations and patient and personnel activities for the program.
At the GS-13 supervisory level, the incumbent will manage one of the complex and/or specialized program areas. These may include oversight and development of project-based sites, specialty care provided within HUD-VASH (such as SUDs or Suicide Prevention), VERA tracking, or supervision of the Housing team. Other tasks may be developed and assigned by the HUD-VASH Coordinator.
The incumbent will assist in the identification of qualified MSW candidates for vacant positions; rating of performance appraisals; and ongoing supervision of staff in the HUD-VASH programs.
The incumbent exercises supervisor authorities and responsibilities involving work assignment and review, as well as the administrative and personnel management function relative to the staff supervised.
The incumbent hears and works to resolve employees' complaints. The incumbent provides supervision and consultation to subordinates. The incumbent monitors quality of care and productivity of supervisees and addresses ways to improve. The incumbent may review and approve or disapprove leave requests.
The incumbent is responsible for furthering the goals of equal employment opportunity (EEO) by taking positive steps to assure the accomplishment of affirmative action objectives and by adhering to nondiscriminatory employment practices in regard to race, color, religion, sex, and affirmative action for the area under his/her supervision in the following: (1) merit promotion of employees and recruitment and hiring of applicants; (2) fair treatment of all employees; (3) encouragement and recognition of employee achievement; (4) career development of employees; and (5) full utilization of their skills.
The incumbent represents the Homeless program in the Denver metro community and participates in community-wide homeless planning activities to best serve the needs of veterans.
Additional duties may include: developing policies and procedures; providing data to DSS related to staffing and resource allocation; ensuring compliance with the USPEQ program; monitoring productivity data; providing standards and opportunities for staff to receive continuing education; assuring that staff meet the licensure requirement in a timely manner; representing Homeless in interactions with counterparts, and participating in VISN 19 and medical center committees as assigned.
The incumbent performs other related duties as assigned.
The incumbent complies with criminal conflict of interest laws and Executive Branch Standards of conduct so as to avoid
conflicts of interest while serving as the Manager of Transition and Outreach Programs.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework: Ad-hoc
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/25/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12611296.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/819208700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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