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. 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.

Duties

This position is located within the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (MH RRTP) at the Coatesville VAMC. The responsibilities include providing administrative support to the Domiciliary Chief, programmatic and clinical care, personnel issues, fiscal planning, environment of care maintenance, and in research and training. The incumbent assists in coordinating the service delivery of a growing number of specialized rehabilitation programs which provide a full range of professional and direct-care services. These individuals share with the chief full responsibility for managing and supervising all aspects of Domiciliary operations. In the absence of the social work chief, the assistant chief has full management and supervisory responsibility for the Domiciliary programs, including DOM PTSD, DOM SUD, and DCHV/ Homeless Dom. Major duties include but are not limited to: Determining development of Domiciliary Care Program Goals and plans for the attainment of these goals. Identifying program resource requirements, ensuring appropriate acquisition and allocation of essential resources and accounts for the effective utilization of all available resources in support of program activities. Identifying and effecting changes in the organizational structure of Domiciliary programs essential to ensuring confluence with anticipated changes in the treatment needs of the patient population. Considering from an informed perspective, a broad spectrum of factors when making programmatic decisions (or recommendations to top management)including public relations. Congressional relations, labor-management relations, public policy positions affecting other VA or non-VA organizations/activities, economic impact and other similar considerations. Ensures effective integration of program efforts/activities with other medical center operations and with community based agencies and activities. Establishing, comprehending, and effectively communicating program emphasis, operating policy and overall treatment philosophy to other operational entities. Effectively managing general personnel policies and establishing practices regarding program operations as they relate to key employees and management actions with possible serious repercussions. Delegating appropriate authority to subordinate treatment team leaders and program coordinators, assigning responsibility for overall performance of their work units. Assigning work to subordinate supervisory/team leaders/program coordinators reviewing/evaluating performance and makes decisions on problems presented by subordinates. Ensuring compliance with local and system wide program policy manuals and directives. While the chief has full management and supervisory responsibility for clinical practice, program management, education, human resource management and supervision, and organizational stewardship for the social work program, the assistant chief is responsible for supporting these functions per the direction of the chief. Clinical care/ treatment and/ or coverage, as needed or assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible:May be available at supervisor discretion. Telework: Available on an AD-HOC basis only. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 - Social Worker (Assistant Chief) Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

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. (Copies for transcripts must be provided with application). 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). Grade Determinations: Social Worker (Program Coordinator) - GS-13 Experience and 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. 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 social worker program coordinator 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. References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/120 PART II APPENDIX G39 Physical Requirements: Light to moderate lifting, up to 44 pounds; light carrying, under 15 pounds; reaching above shoulder, use of both hands and fingers required, walking/standing 6-8 hours; both legs required; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; both eyes required; depth perception; ability to distinguish basic colors; hearing (aid permitted); emotional stability; ability to work alone.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application.

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.

Contacts

• Address Coatesville VA Medical Center 1400 Black Horse Hill Road Coatesville, PA 19320 US
• Name: Rodney Stewart
• Phone: (412) 822-3511
• Email: [email protected]