Summary The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. Supervisory Social Worker at the GS-13 grade level supervises GS-12 staff. The incumbent will work at a designated telehealth location but will be required to attend meetings, trainings, appointments, etc. in the community. The Incumbent is responsible for the professional and administrative management of HUD-VASH Contract Program and is a Licensed Social Worker. Responsibilities Ensures the effective coordination of staffing, work assignments, budget, treatment services provided and admission criteria for the program. Works closely with CERS leadership and the GLAVAHCS Executive leadership in discussions relating to the development of new Contract services in the community and on the West Los Angeles campus per the Draft Master Plan. Serves as the administrative and clinical Supervisor to multiple clinical and non-clinical staff, including several Senior Social Workers. Ensures coordination of services between each HUD-VASH Contract and all VA clinics to facilitate recovery-oriented continuity of care for enrolled Veterans. Manages the HUD-VASH Contract Program including the development of policies and procedures for program operations. Prepares and completes audits and reports, including Contract staff productivity and voucher utilization. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for contract staff. Conducts work performance audits and provide feedback related to work and administrative matters. Provides clinical, technical and administrative supervision to contract programs consisting of multidisciplinary staff. Possess a Federal Acquisition Certification to ensure contractors meet the commitment of their contracts by providing proper development of requirements and assisting Contracting Officers in managing their contracts. Participates in the recruitment of candidates; recommends appointments, promotions, and reassignments to unit positions; identifies and provides for training needs. Gathers and assesses relevant data, develops and implements ideas for improvement and evaluates the efficacy of related efforts. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Approved for ad-hoc only. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education. Have a master's 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 master's 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. [Transcripts must be submitted at time of application. Conferral of degree(s) must be stated on transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts(s) are acceptable]. Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's 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). Preferred Experience: Previous experience with HUD-VASH. At least 1 year of Supervisory experience. Strong written and verbal English skills. Grade Determinations: The full performance level of this vacancy is GS 13. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS 13. Experience/Education: One year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills in a specialty area or in administration demonstrating progressively more professional competency and judgment. Candidate may have certification or other post-master's 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. Licensure/Certification: Individuals assigned as supervisory social workers must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level and must be able to provide supervision for licensure. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: a) Ability to independently organize work, set priorities, and meet multiple deadlines. (b) Skill in a range of supervisory duties which includes clinical supervision, consultation, negotiation with other departments and quality improvement. (c) Ability to ensure provision of clinical social work services by supervised social workers. (d) Ability to delegate authority, manage priorities, coordinate work, and follow up on pending issues to complete duties in an accurate and timely fashion. (e) 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. (f) Ability to provide staff training and development. Assignment: For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty), and variety and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. Supervisory social workers at the GS-13 grade level typically supervise professional and non-professional staff. They are responsible for the professional and administrative management of an area in a social work service, in a care/product line, or across multiple sites, (e.g., multi-division facilities and CBOCs). Incumbent may also provide direct clinical services. References: VA Handbook 5005/120, Appendix G39 reference and appropriate VA Qualification Standard. Physical Requirements: This position requires regular walking, talking, standing, and using the phone. Pressure and stress as part of their day-to-day activities. Position involves driving a government issued vehicle. Education IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Have a master's 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 master's degree in social work. Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://cswe.org/accreditation/ to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work. 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. Additional Information 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. 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