Supervisory Social Worker

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (1 to 5 years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Duties

VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This Supervisory Social Work position is in Social Work services at the VA Bedford Healthcare Systems, located at the Bedford, Mass location.The incumbent serves as the Post 9/11 Military-2-VA Case Management Program Manager as well as the Social Work Supervisor to Social Work staff embedded in the Patient Aligned Care Teams (PACT), the Weekend, Evening and Nights (WEN) coverage team and the Veterans Integration To Academic Leadership (VITAL) program. Duties include but are not limited to: Oversees transition activities and care coordination for OEF/OIF service members and Veterans. Explores and analyzes community resources including family-friendly delivery systems. Supervises Spcial Workers ambedded in Patient Aligned Care Teams (PACT), Weekend, Evening and Nights (WEN) coverage, and the Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership (VITAL) program. Develops systems to indentify and provide outreach to OEF/OIF patients, including those not currently seen by the facility. Serves as the facility point of contact for all inquiries regarding the seamless transition of OEF/OIF Veterans and Veterans seeking healthcare. Ensures OEF/OIF service members and Veterans are screened for care management needs and assigned appropriate case managers. Reseraches, explores and disseminates information on community resources to enhance continuity and quality of care for Veterans. Provides education and consultation to staff, Veterans, families, and community agancies about the VHA services, clinical guidelines, and Psychisocial issues. Monitors VHA performance measures related to OEF/OIF care and prepares required program reports for leadership andf oversight bodies. Advocates on behalf of Veterans to ensure timely acess to services and benefits, and acts as a liason between the VA, Veterans, and community partners. Ensures compliance with privacy, safety, infection control, and computer security policies, and fosters a safe work environment, and Assumes other related duties. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am- 4:30pm. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact [email protected], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Telework: Ad-hoc. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: F07830 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Notifications: This position is in the Excepted Service. Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees. This position is not a Bargaining Unit position. This position is covered by a special rate. Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment. Requirements

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications

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. The basic requirements for employment as a VHA social workerare prescribed by statute in 38 U.S.C. § 7402(b)(9), as amended by section 205 of PublicLaw 106-419, enacted November 1, 2000. To qualify for appointment as a social worker inVHA, all applicants must meet the following: Citizenship. Be a citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it isnot possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A,paragraph 3g this part). Education. Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fullyaccredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Graduates of schools ofsocial 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 substitutedfor the master's degree in social work. Verification of the degree can be made by going tohttp://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work. Licensure. Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 seriesin VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work atthe master's degree level. Current state requirements may be found by going tohttp://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/. English Language Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and writtenEnglish to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7402(d). Grade Determinations: GS-0185-13 Supervisory Social Worker Experience/Education. One year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level.Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment,demonstrating progressively more professional competency. Candidates may havecertification or other post-master's degree training from a nationally recognizedprofessional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course ofstudy and internship, or equivalent supervised professional experience. Licensure/Certification. Individuals assigned as social worker program coordinatormust be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level, and must be able toprovide supervision for licensure. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs. Ability to independently organize work, set priorities, and meet multiple deadlines. Skill in a range of supervisory duties which includes clinical supervision, consultation, negotiation with other departments and quality improvement. Ability to ensure provision of clinical social work services by supervised social workers. Ability to delegate authority, manage priorities, coordinate work, and follow up on pending issues to complete duties in an accurate and timely fashion. Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems, develop and implement solutions that result in efficient operations, and use data effectively to manage workload, quality, performance, and productivity within the service. Ability to provide staff training and development. Preferred Knowledge and Experience: Leadership and multidisciplinary patient care team. Advances management, analysis, and reporting of patient care and population trend data. Excellence in delivery of telehealth care. Strong communication skills and ability to facilitate objectives across a geographically and professional diverse teams. Knowledge of application process and eligibility guidance for benefits and entitlements, including extensive knowledge of benefits and services available to post 911 OEF,OIF, OND active-duty military and veteran patients. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Services.

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. How You Will Be Evaluated

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. Area of Consideration - Eligible applications will be reviewed and referred in the following order: Current permanent VA employees of the Bedford facility. 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. Other Information

During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. 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. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.