Assistant Chief - Social Worker
Company Name:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
United States Citizens Excepted Service Permanent Full Time
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN):1244038
WHO WE ARE: We are people who take great pride and deep satisfaction in providing America's veterans with the best clinical care, the most innovative technology, and the most comprehensive array of benefits America has to offer.
MISSION& VISION: To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan.-Abraham Lincoln
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.
Come join our team and get pure job satisfaction, while caring for those who have served (or are currently serving) our countryour nation's Veterans.
As one of the most modern health care facilities in the country, the Baltimore VA Medical Center offers veterans state-of-the-art medical technology, clinical services and research programs. The medical center is home to the world's first filmless radiology department, which allows health care providers to have nearly instant access to patient radiology images from anywhere in the facility and throughout the health care system. The medical center's patient friendly design features plant-filled atriums, natural light from overhead skylights and comfortable patient rooms and waiting areas.
The Baltimore VA Medical Center is located in a vibrant city, neighbors the campus of the University of Maryland at Baltimore, and is within walking distance of Oriole Park at Camden Yards, M&T; Bank Stadium (home of the Baltimore Ravens), Lexington Market and the Inner Harbor.
Top 5 reasons YOU should choose a career with VA:
1. A premium benefits package
2. A fulfilling and challenging work environment
3. Work where you want to live
4. On-the-job growth and advancement
5. To discover the career you want, for the future you deserve
Be a member of a team providing compassionate healthcare to veterans. We are an employer of choice who is a center of excellence in patient care, education and research. We value trust, respect, commitment, compassion, and excellence; we value you. Go to more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs
Must pass pre-employment examination Must be proficient in written and spoken English Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required Background and-or Security Investigation required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Advanced Independent Licensure Required 2 years of post-MSW degree specialized social work experience OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employement, required.
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-13. The Professional Standards Boards (a peer review group) will review the selected candidate's qualifications and recommend the grade and step at which approved for the selected candidate will be placed. The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.
_TOUR OF DUTY_ : This is a full-time position; Monday - Friday 8 am -4:30pm
_PRIMARY DUTY LOCATION_ : Baltimore
_TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY_ : This position is not suitable for telework.
_INCENTIVES_ : Recruitment incentives, relocation incentives, and relocation expenses ARE NOT authorized for this position.
The incumbent is an experienced professional, licensed at the independent level with proven skills in administration and leadership who directs other social workers in the practice of clinical social work. This includes Patient Aligned Care Teams (PACT), Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraq Freedom/Operation New Dawn (OEF/OIF/OND) program, Caregiver Support Program, and Women's Rural Telehealth Case Management. The incumbent provides supervision, guidance, and direction to multiple disciplines assigned to PACT and the OEF/OIF/OND program in the VAMHCS. The incumbent oversees the timely and appropriate response for Primary Care, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Homeless Services consults. The incumbent is knowledgeable in VHA, VBA, and community resources for Veterans.
The incumbent observes workers' performance; demonstrates and conducts work performance critiques. Provides informal feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Incumbent works to resolves informal complaints and grievances. He/she conducts ongoing professional practice evaluation of their supervisees and provides clinical supervisor for those supervisees who are seeking their independent licensure. Develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary. Reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests. Incumbent assures that subordinates are trained and fully comply with the provisions of the safety regulations. The incumbent works closely with the Social Work universities and colleges in the teaching of interns and fellows.
The incumbent directs social work clinical services for patients in Managed Care and ensures that all locations have sufficient coverage, arranges contingencies for social work services, and in some cases responds to emergencies or other untoward events at the Managed Care sites. The incumbent functions as a member of the leadership team of the Social Work Service and shares in the professional and administrative responsibilities for planning, organizing and directing services. The incumbent recruits and hires social workers and participates in the selection of other employees in the Managed Care Clinical Center. He/she participates in performance improvement projects for Managed Care Clinical Center and the Social Work Service. The incumbent works closely with representatives from the National Guard and the DoD to ensure the seamless transition of services for Veterans returning form deployments across the globe.
_BASIC REQUIREMENTS_
U.S. Citizenship: Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy .
English Language Proficiency: Social Worker must be proficient in spoken and written English.
Licensure: Must possess a current, licensed or certified at the advanced practice level and must be able to provide supervision for subordinate staff to qualify for licensure
Education-Degree: 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.
_GRADE DETERMINATIONS_
__
CREDITABLE
Experience: To be creditable, experience must be post-doctoral degree and have required the use of knowledge, skills, and abilities, and other characteristics associated with current professional Social Worker practice.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITIES. IF APPLICABLE, PLEASE SUPPORT EACH KSA IN YOUR RESUME; SEE GS-14 GRADE REQUIREMENTS BELOW.
_SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE_
(1) Experience. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, applicants must have the equivalent of 1 year of creditable experience comparable to the next lower level (GS-13), which is directly related to the position to be filled.
1. ___Advanced knowledge of and mastery of theories and modalities used in the specialized treatment of complex physical or mental illness. Ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment of veteran patients, including making psychosocial and psychiatric diagnoses within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice. Ability to determine priority for services and provide specialized treatment services. _
2. ___Advanced and expert skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs or with special patient populations. This includes individual, group, and/or family counseling or psychotherapy and advanced level psychosocial and/or case management interventions used in the treatment of veterans with polytraumatic injuries, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, visual impairment, post-traumatic stress disorder, etc. _
3. ___Advanced knowledge and expert skill in developing and implementing methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in the specialty area, utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services. Ability to coordinate the delivery of specialized psychosocial services and programs. Ability to design system changes based on empirical findings. _
4. ___Ability to provide subject matter consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients treated in the specialty area, rendering professional opinions based on experience and expertise and role modeling effective social work practice skills. Ability to teach and mentor staff and students in the specialty area of practice and to provide supervision for licensure or for specialty certifications.__._
5. Ability to expand clinical knowledge in the profession, demonstrating innovation in the creation of new models of psychosocial assessment or intervention to identify and address specialized clinical needs. Ability to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines pertaining to the specialty population or specialty treatment program. _ _
GS-13:
In addition, this experience must include the potential to acquire these assignments designated by (#) below:
A minimum of two (2) years of professional social work experience is required, with at least one (1) year of the experience comparable to the next lower level or equivalent under qualified social work supervision. This experience must have demonstrated broad knowledge of social work and superior skill and judgment in professional practice that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position.
1. ___Ability to independently organize work, set priorities, and meet multiple deadlines._
2. ___Knowledge and skill in management/administration, which includes supervision, consultation, negotiation, and monitoring. _
3. ___Ability to ensure provision of clinical social work services by supervised social workers._
4. ___Ability to provide administrative supervision and clinical supervision, including supervision for social work licensure. _
___________________________________________________________________________
References: VA Handbook 5005/50, Part II, Appendix G39, Social Worker , dated February 13, 2009, and OPM Group Coverage Qualification Standard, Social
NONQUALIFYING EXPERIENCE
Social work experience obtained prior to completion of the requirements for the master's degree is __not__qualifying.
__VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Appropriate credit will be given for voluntary participation in community, social service, and similar activities.
__BASIS OF RATING
Your rating will be based on the quality of your relevant experience (including voluntary experience), education, training, and awards as reflected in the application.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: 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 (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:
. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. 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.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided _and_ provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the applicationchecklist or .
SELECTIVE SERVICE: If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this /
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: (Failure to comply may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or dismissal after appointment)
Applicants must be citizens of the United States, and be at least 16 years of age as of the closing date.
Applicants tentatively selected for certain designated positions may be subject to a random drug screening for illegal drug use. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment.
New Appointees will be subject to a background investigation to determine suitability.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify at the time of appointment that they have registered with the Selective Service system or are exempt for having to do so under Selective Service law.
Applicants must not be listed on the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of Inspector General Sanctions database.
Applicants selected for positions through this announcement may be subject to a one year probationary period.
Public Law 95-201 requires that persons appointed to direct patient-care positions must possess the required basic proficiency in spoken and written English.
Your application, r sum and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
If you cannot apply online:
1.View and print the occupational questionnaire from the How to Apply section of the job opportunity announcement.
2.Print and complete the 1203-FX form to provide your responses to the occupational .
If the vacancy announcement requests any narrative responses, you must address these on a separate piece of paper.
3.Submit all documents identified under the Required Documents section of the job opportunity announcement and the applicantchecklist.
4.Fax the completed 1203-FX form along with all supporting documents to . Your 1203-FX form must be placed on top of all materials being faxed and will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
PLEASE NOTE:
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
Keep a copy of your fax receipt in case verification is needed.
The numbering on the 1203-FX will not match the Assessment Questionnaire. Section 25 of the Occupational Questionnaire restarts with number one, so when entering your responses please continue regardless of number sequence.
Applicants are responsible for ensuring their responses are transferred accurately.
If you applied online but are unable to upload supporting documents:
1.Print and complete the Supporting Documents Fax cover
2.Use the Vacancy ID # from the job opportunity announcement. You must use this fax cover sheet in order for your documents to be matched with your online application.
3.Submit all documents identified under the Required Documents section of the vacancy announcement and the applicantchecklist.
4.Fax the completed cover sheet along with all supporting documents to . Your fax cover sheet must be placed on top of all materials being faxed.
PLESAE NOTE:
Keep a copy of your fax receipt in case verification is needed.
Your Supporting Documents Fax cover page should include the Vacancy Identification Number identified in the vacancy announcement (Example: 123456)
Your Supporting Documents Fax cover page should provide your Social Security Number and full name in the spaces provided or we will not be able to associate your document(s) with the rest of your application.
You may submit multiple documents for the same vacancy announcement using one cover page.
Faxed documents may take 2-3 business days to process. Faxed documents submitted with missing information will not be processed.
The following will prevent your documents from being processed:
Not using the 1203-FX or cover sheet mentioned above.
Missing, incomplete, or invalid Vacancy Identification Number
Missing or incomplete Social Security Number or name
NOTE: Your resume or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications must include the basic information outlined below:
Personal Information:
Full name, mailing address (with zip code), email address and, day/evening telephone numbers (with area code).
Job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, salary and supervisor's name and phone number.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per weekandthe dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present).
If ever employed by the Federal Government, please show the highest Federal civilian grade held, job series, and dates of employment.
Education:
High School name, city, state and zip code, date of diploma or GED.
Colleges and/or Universities attended along with the city, state and zip code.
Major field(s) of study.
Semester/Credit hours earned and grade point average.
It is your responsibility, as the applicant, to verify that information in your resume and supporting documents, whether uploaded or faxed, are received, legible and accurate. You may do so by reviewing your Application Status in USAJOBS, ensuring you have successful fax transmission (if applicable), etc.
It is your responsibility, as the applicant, to verify that information in your resume and supporting documents, whether uploaded or faxed, are received, legible and accurate. You may do so by reviewing your Application Status in USAJOBS, ensuring you have successful fax transmission (if applicable), etc.
_All applicants are required to submit each of the following supporting document type(s):_
1. REQUIRED DOCUMENT: Resume or CV -
2. REQUIRED DOCUMENT: OF306 - Declaration of Federal fill/of0306.PDF_
3. VA Form 10-2850c - Application for Associated Health Occupations
4. Occupational Questionnaire online, or fax submission; do not complete both
5.Other (if applicable):Proof of current certification, licensure or registration;college transcripts(documenting conferral date); proof of US Citizenship (Naturalization Documentation)
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s), which may not be required for all applicants:
For prior military service : DD 214, SF 15, other Veteran documentation. Please submit a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.
If you are a Naturalized Citizen : Please submit proof of US Citizenship (Naturalization Documentation or US Passport)
For current or prior federal service : include a copy of your latest SF50 - Notification of Personnel Action; listing position, grade/step, location, and salary (Non-award).
For Current VA Employees : please consider including a copy of your latest Performance Appraisal -and- be certain to include a copy of your latest SF50 - Notification of Personnel Action; listing position, grade/step, location, and salary (Non-award).
National Service: Documentation to support National Service experience (e.g. DOS- Description of Service Letter provided by organization)
Other : You are welcome to submit a cover letter, letters of recommendation, awards, etc.
Please use thischecklistto make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.
National Service Programs (e.g., volunteer experience): The VA encourages those with valuable National Service to apply for Federal positions. 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; religious; 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.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklistor visit .
_Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents_ :
You are encouraged to apply online . Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site: Fax Options. The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is 1190761.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
After we receive your complete application package (including any required documents), your qualifications will be reviewed to decide if you meet the basic requirements. You will be notified when this decision is made.
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional dollars and cents benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies
This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal
Your application, r sum and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Department Of Veterans Affairs
United States Citizens Excepted Service Permanent Full Time
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN):1244038
WHO WE ARE: We are people who take great pride and deep satisfaction in providing America's veterans with the best clinical care, the most innovative technology, and the most comprehensive array of benefits America has to offer.
MISSION& VISION: To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan.-Abraham Lincoln
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.
Come join our team and get pure job satisfaction, while caring for those who have served (or are currently serving) our countryour nation's Veterans.
As one of the most modern health care facilities in the country, the Baltimore VA Medical Center offers veterans state-of-the-art medical technology, clinical services and research programs. The medical center is home to the world's first filmless radiology department, which allows health care providers to have nearly instant access to patient radiology images from anywhere in the facility and throughout the health care system. The medical center's patient friendly design features plant-filled atriums, natural light from overhead skylights and comfortable patient rooms and waiting areas.
The Baltimore VA Medical Center is located in a vibrant city, neighbors the campus of the University of Maryland at Baltimore, and is within walking distance of Oriole Park at Camden Yards, M&T; Bank Stadium (home of the Baltimore Ravens), Lexington Market and the Inner Harbor.
Top 5 reasons YOU should choose a career with VA:
1. A premium benefits package
2. A fulfilling and challenging work environment
3. Work where you want to live
4. On-the-job growth and advancement
5. To discover the career you want, for the future you deserve
Be a member of a team providing compassionate healthcare to veterans. We are an employer of choice who is a center of excellence in patient care, education and research. We value trust, respect, commitment, compassion, and excellence; we value you. Go to more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs
Must pass pre-employment examination Must be proficient in written and spoken English Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required Background and-or Security Investigation required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Advanced Independent Licensure Required 2 years of post-MSW degree specialized social work experience OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employement, required.
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-13. The Professional Standards Boards (a peer review group) will review the selected candidate's qualifications and recommend the grade and step at which approved for the selected candidate will be placed. The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.
_TOUR OF DUTY_ : This is a full-time position; Monday - Friday 8 am -4:30pm
_PRIMARY DUTY LOCATION_ : Baltimore
_TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY_ : This position is not suitable for telework.
_INCENTIVES_ : Recruitment incentives, relocation incentives, and relocation expenses ARE NOT authorized for this position.
The incumbent is an experienced professional, licensed at the independent level with proven skills in administration and leadership who directs other social workers in the practice of clinical social work. This includes Patient Aligned Care Teams (PACT), Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraq Freedom/Operation New Dawn (OEF/OIF/OND) program, Caregiver Support Program, and Women's Rural Telehealth Case Management. The incumbent provides supervision, guidance, and direction to multiple disciplines assigned to PACT and the OEF/OIF/OND program in the VAMHCS. The incumbent oversees the timely and appropriate response for Primary Care, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Homeless Services consults. The incumbent is knowledgeable in VHA, VBA, and community resources for Veterans.
The incumbent observes workers' performance; demonstrates and conducts work performance critiques. Provides informal feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Incumbent works to resolves informal complaints and grievances. He/she conducts ongoing professional practice evaluation of their supervisees and provides clinical supervisor for those supervisees who are seeking their independent licensure. Develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary. Reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests. Incumbent assures that subordinates are trained and fully comply with the provisions of the safety regulations. The incumbent works closely with the Social Work universities and colleges in the teaching of interns and fellows.
The incumbent directs social work clinical services for patients in Managed Care and ensures that all locations have sufficient coverage, arranges contingencies for social work services, and in some cases responds to emergencies or other untoward events at the Managed Care sites. The incumbent functions as a member of the leadership team of the Social Work Service and shares in the professional and administrative responsibilities for planning, organizing and directing services. The incumbent recruits and hires social workers and participates in the selection of other employees in the Managed Care Clinical Center. He/she participates in performance improvement projects for Managed Care Clinical Center and the Social Work Service. The incumbent works closely with representatives from the National Guard and the DoD to ensure the seamless transition of services for Veterans returning form deployments across the globe.
_BASIC REQUIREMENTS_
U.S. Citizenship: Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy .
English Language Proficiency: Social Worker must be proficient in spoken and written English.
Licensure: Must possess a current, licensed or certified at the advanced practice level and must be able to provide supervision for subordinate staff to qualify for licensure
Education-Degree: 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.
_GRADE DETERMINATIONS_
__
CREDITABLE
Experience: To be creditable, experience must be post-doctoral degree and have required the use of knowledge, skills, and abilities, and other characteristics associated with current professional Social Worker practice.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITIES. IF APPLICABLE, PLEASE SUPPORT EACH KSA IN YOUR RESUME; SEE GS-14 GRADE REQUIREMENTS BELOW.
_SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE_
(1) Experience. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, applicants must have the equivalent of 1 year of creditable experience comparable to the next lower level (GS-13), which is directly related to the position to be filled.
1. ___Advanced knowledge of and mastery of theories and modalities used in the specialized treatment of complex physical or mental illness. Ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment of veteran patients, including making psychosocial and psychiatric diagnoses within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice. Ability to determine priority for services and provide specialized treatment services. _
2. ___Advanced and expert skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs or with special patient populations. This includes individual, group, and/or family counseling or psychotherapy and advanced level psychosocial and/or case management interventions used in the treatment of veterans with polytraumatic injuries, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, visual impairment, post-traumatic stress disorder, etc. _
3. ___Advanced knowledge and expert skill in developing and implementing methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in the specialty area, utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services. Ability to coordinate the delivery of specialized psychosocial services and programs. Ability to design system changes based on empirical findings. _
4. ___Ability to provide subject matter consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients treated in the specialty area, rendering professional opinions based on experience and expertise and role modeling effective social work practice skills. Ability to teach and mentor staff and students in the specialty area of practice and to provide supervision for licensure or for specialty certifications.__._
5. Ability to expand clinical knowledge in the profession, demonstrating innovation in the creation of new models of psychosocial assessment or intervention to identify and address specialized clinical needs. Ability to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines pertaining to the specialty population or specialty treatment program. _ _
GS-13:
In addition, this experience must include the potential to acquire these assignments designated by (#) below:
A minimum of two (2) years of professional social work experience is required, with at least one (1) year of the experience comparable to the next lower level or equivalent under qualified social work supervision. This experience must have demonstrated broad knowledge of social work and superior skill and judgment in professional practice that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position.
1. ___Ability to independently organize work, set priorities, and meet multiple deadlines._
2. ___Knowledge and skill in management/administration, which includes supervision, consultation, negotiation, and monitoring. _
3. ___Ability to ensure provision of clinical social work services by supervised social workers._
4. ___Ability to provide administrative supervision and clinical supervision, including supervision for social work licensure. _
___________________________________________________________________________
References: VA Handbook 5005/50, Part II, Appendix G39, Social Worker , dated February 13, 2009, and OPM Group Coverage Qualification Standard, Social
NONQUALIFYING EXPERIENCE
Social work experience obtained prior to completion of the requirements for the master's degree is __not__qualifying.
__VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Appropriate credit will be given for voluntary participation in community, social service, and similar activities.
__BASIS OF RATING
Your rating will be based on the quality of your relevant experience (including voluntary experience), education, training, and awards as reflected in the application.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: 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 (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:
. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. 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.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided _and_ provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the applicationchecklist or .
SELECTIVE SERVICE: If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this /
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: (Failure to comply may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or dismissal after appointment)
Applicants must be citizens of the United States, and be at least 16 years of age as of the closing date.
Applicants tentatively selected for certain designated positions may be subject to a random drug screening for illegal drug use. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment.
New Appointees will be subject to a background investigation to determine suitability.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify at the time of appointment that they have registered with the Selective Service system or are exempt for having to do so under Selective Service law.
Applicants must not be listed on the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of Inspector General Sanctions database.
Applicants selected for positions through this announcement may be subject to a one year probationary period.
Public Law 95-201 requires that persons appointed to direct patient-care positions must possess the required basic proficiency in spoken and written English.
Your application, r sum and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
If you cannot apply online:
1.View and print the occupational questionnaire from the How to Apply section of the job opportunity announcement.
2.Print and complete the 1203-FX form to provide your responses to the occupational .
If the vacancy announcement requests any narrative responses, you must address these on a separate piece of paper.
3.Submit all documents identified under the Required Documents section of the job opportunity announcement and the applicantchecklist.
4.Fax the completed 1203-FX form along with all supporting documents to . Your 1203-FX form must be placed on top of all materials being faxed and will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
PLEASE NOTE:
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
Keep a copy of your fax receipt in case verification is needed.
The numbering on the 1203-FX will not match the Assessment Questionnaire. Section 25 of the Occupational Questionnaire restarts with number one, so when entering your responses please continue regardless of number sequence.
Applicants are responsible for ensuring their responses are transferred accurately.
If you applied online but are unable to upload supporting documents:
1.Print and complete the Supporting Documents Fax cover
2.Use the Vacancy ID # from the job opportunity announcement. You must use this fax cover sheet in order for your documents to be matched with your online application.
3.Submit all documents identified under the Required Documents section of the vacancy announcement and the applicantchecklist.
4.Fax the completed cover sheet along with all supporting documents to . Your fax cover sheet must be placed on top of all materials being faxed.
PLESAE NOTE:
Keep a copy of your fax receipt in case verification is needed.
Your Supporting Documents Fax cover page should include the Vacancy Identification Number identified in the vacancy announcement (Example: 123456)
Your Supporting Documents Fax cover page should provide your Social Security Number and full name in the spaces provided or we will not be able to associate your document(s) with the rest of your application.
You may submit multiple documents for the same vacancy announcement using one cover page.
Faxed documents may take 2-3 business days to process. Faxed documents submitted with missing information will not be processed.
The following will prevent your documents from being processed:
Not using the 1203-FX or cover sheet mentioned above.
Missing, incomplete, or invalid Vacancy Identification Number
Missing or incomplete Social Security Number or name
NOTE: Your resume or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications must include the basic information outlined below:
Personal Information:
Full name, mailing address (with zip code), email address and, day/evening telephone numbers (with area code).
Job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, salary and supervisor's name and phone number.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per weekandthe dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present).
If ever employed by the Federal Government, please show the highest Federal civilian grade held, job series, and dates of employment.
Education:
High School name, city, state and zip code, date of diploma or GED.
Colleges and/or Universities attended along with the city, state and zip code.
Major field(s) of study.
Semester/Credit hours earned and grade point average.
It is your responsibility, as the applicant, to verify that information in your resume and supporting documents, whether uploaded or faxed, are received, legible and accurate. You may do so by reviewing your Application Status in USAJOBS, ensuring you have successful fax transmission (if applicable), etc.
It is your responsibility, as the applicant, to verify that information in your resume and supporting documents, whether uploaded or faxed, are received, legible and accurate. You may do so by reviewing your Application Status in USAJOBS, ensuring you have successful fax transmission (if applicable), etc.
_All applicants are required to submit each of the following supporting document type(s):_
1. REQUIRED DOCUMENT: Resume or CV -
2. REQUIRED DOCUMENT: OF306 - Declaration of Federal fill/of0306.PDF_
3. VA Form 10-2850c - Application for Associated Health Occupations
4. Occupational Questionnaire online, or fax submission; do not complete both
5.Other (if applicable):Proof of current certification, licensure or registration;college transcripts(documenting conferral date); proof of US Citizenship (Naturalization Documentation)
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s), which may not be required for all applicants:
For prior military service : DD 214, SF 15, other Veteran documentation. Please submit a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.
If you are a Naturalized Citizen : Please submit proof of US Citizenship (Naturalization Documentation or US Passport)
For current or prior federal service : include a copy of your latest SF50 - Notification of Personnel Action; listing position, grade/step, location, and salary (Non-award).
For Current VA Employees : please consider including a copy of your latest Performance Appraisal -and- be certain to include a copy of your latest SF50 - Notification of Personnel Action; listing position, grade/step, location, and salary (Non-award).
National Service: Documentation to support National Service experience (e.g. DOS- Description of Service Letter provided by organization)
Other : You are welcome to submit a cover letter, letters of recommendation, awards, etc.
Please use thischecklistto make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.
National Service Programs (e.g., volunteer experience): The VA encourages those with valuable National Service to apply for Federal positions. 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; religious; 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.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklistor visit .
_Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents_ :
You are encouraged to apply online . Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site: Fax Options. The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is 1190761.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
After we receive your complete application package (including any required documents), your qualifications will be reviewed to decide if you meet the basic requirements. You will be notified when this decision is made.
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional dollars and cents benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies
This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal
Your application, r sum and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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