Supervisory Social Worker

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf Social Work: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Social-Worker-Career-Flyer.pdf Duties include but not limited to: Sets priorities and makes assignments according to the capabilities of the employees. Sets performance standards and reviews work to determine acceptable levels of quality and quantity. Reports workload data to the Chief and/or Assistant Chief, SWS and Chief of Staff as directed. Observes workers' performance and offers instruction, technical advice or counseling related to clinical and administrative matters. Provides informal feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Develop work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary. Responsible for Focused Professional Practice Evaluations (FPPE) and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations (OPPE) for all assigned supervisees. Works to resolve informal complaints and will refer grievances and unresolved complaints using the proper procedure. Effectively handles minor disciplinary measures such as warnings or reprimands or recommend actions in more serious cases. Review and approve leave requests for assigned employees. Ensures assigned employees complete all required annual facility trainings and continuing education requirements for state licensure. Attends and participates in regular SWS supervisor meetings. Assists the Chief, SWS and/or Assistant Chief, SWS in managing various aspects of work within the SWS and the overall direction of the service in keeping with the goals and priorities prescribed by the Medical Center. Participate in staff recruitment, screening of applicants, and will assist the Chief and/or Assistant Chief with staff assignments. Serves the Medical Center at large in a variety of capacities, such as committee assignments, investigations, personnel matters, and special projects. Participates in EEO and safety matters. Must be able to work effectively with a wide range of professional and non professional staff at the Medical Center and in the community. Conduct psychosocial assessments utilizing information obtained from the Veteran and family members to assess the Veteran's psychosocial functioning and needs and formulate and implement a plan of action identifying the Veteran's problems, strengths, weaknesses, resources, coping skills, and required assistance. Work with patients and families experiencing basic emotional, medical and social problems utilizing individual, group and family education and counseling skills. Ability to manage patients with complex problems. Knowledge of psychosocial treatment modalities utilizing supportive, problem- solving and crisis intervention skills. Able to make facility referrals based upon Veteran's need and eligibility. Develop active discharge plans within an interdisciplinary team setting where the Social Worker can recommend preferred course of agency action. Progressive, proactive discharge planning begins upon the first day of hospitalization. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Chief, SWS and/or Assistant Chief, SWS. Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday. Work Schedule may be subject to change based on agency needs. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: AD-HOC Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:62069F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. 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. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. 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.