Summary

The incumbent functions as a Program Supervisor for the Columbus VA Ambulatory Care Center's Housing and Urban Development/VA Supported Housing (HUD-VASH) program. The HUD-VASH program is a collaboration with the local Public Housing Authority (PHA) to provide homeless Veterans with Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and long-term community case management. The incumbent is responsible for the professional and administrative management of portions of the HUD-VASH program.

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:

• Citizenship
• Be a citizen of the United States
• (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3g this part)
• English Language Proficiency
• Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f)
• 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
• 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
• Exception
• VHA may waive the licensure or certification requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified - pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure/certification examinations
• This exception only applies at the GS-9 grade level
• For the GS-11 grade level and above - the candidate must be licensed or certified
• At the time of appointment - the supervisor - chief social work or social work executive will provide the unlicensed/uncertified social worker with the written requirements for licensure or certification - including the time by which the license or certification must be obtained and the consequences for not becoming licensed or certified by the deadline
• May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
• Grade Determinations: Supervisory Social Worker - GS-12 Education and Experience
• One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 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: Ability to independently organize work - set priorities - and meet multiple deadlines
• Knowledge of supervisory duties which includes clinical supervision - consultation - negotiation with other departments and quality improvement
• Ability to ensure provision of clinical social work services
• Ability to provide staff training and development
• Skill in interpersonal relationships in dealing with employees - team leaders - and managers
• Preferred Experience: Experience working with Veterans - individuals experiencing homelessness - community outreach - and serving people with SUD/mental illness
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12
• Physical Requirements: The work requires the ability use a computer and ability to navigate throughout an office building environment
• The work may require engaging Veterans in their environment
• This may include emergency shelters - community agencies - veteran's residences and places not meant for habitation
• Some encounters may be outdoors during all times of the year
• There will be some walking
• standing
• bending
• carrying of light items such as papers - book - small parts
• or driving an automobile - etc
• The incumbent is required to transport veterans using a government assigned vehicle - therefore - would need to pass a driver's physical sufficient to meet the standards outlined in policies.

Duties

• VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Administrative Functions The incumbent is assigned administrative roles in Community Outreach Division planning and administration including participation of local - VISN and National workgroups
• The incumbent may serve as a liaison or representative of the medical center as it relates to participation in education of the stakeholders about veteran homelessness
• The incumbent serves as the local program supervisor and case manager for the HUD-VASH Program
• The incumbent is responsible for data collection - administrative record keeping and monitoring of patient or clinical indicators - thresholds and performance measurements
• The HUD-VASH Supervisor is responsible for monitoring and managing caseloads and assigning transfers and/or new enrollments as appropriate
• Supervisory Functions The HUD-VASH Supervisor provides both administrative and technical supervision to the social work staff and peer support specialists as assigned
• The incumbent is expected to set priorities and make assignments according to capabilities of employees and oversee personnel management of staff assigned
• The incumbent has established guidelines and performance expectations for staff - and clearly communicates them through the formal employee performance management system
• The incumbent receives and disseminates social work practice and resource information to social workers at the facility
• The incumbent evaluates subordinate's performance and offers instruction - advice and coaching on social work and administrative matters
• The incumbent provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters and effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area
• The incumbent is responsible for monitoring social work practice standards and guidelines on documentation - workload - data entry - ethical practice - and service delivery
• The incumbent participates in the development of functional statements/position descriptions and performance plans/standards for social workers
• The incumbent effectively handles disciplinary and performance procedures through proper channels and follows labor relations guidelines around performance and disciplinary actions
• Clinical Functions The incumbent regularly conducts and participates in outreach activities including field interviews - assessments and referrals for homeless Veterans contacted in the community - shelters and on the streets - as well as those who are referred by VA residential programs and facilities
• The incumbent maintains current and establishes new relationships with other community-based service providers for the homeless - and when appropriate - represents VA at community service provider meetings
• The incumbent evaluates the veteran's situation - abilities and capabilities - and arrives at a reasoned conclusion regarding admission
• The incumbent assesses at-risk factors and develops a preliminary plan - involving the veteran and family or significant others
• Based on this assessment - the incumbent uses professional judgment and practice skills to formulate a treatment plan as part of the interdisciplinary team
• The incumbent will be required to perform some their job duties in the community and may involve transporting Veterans and utilize a GSA vehicle while performing such duties
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact Lacey.Adkins2@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: Available (Ad-hoc) Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 93114-0 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized