The Supervisory Social Worker functions independently as a supervisor in the VA ECHCS HUD/VASH Program, in the Homeless Programs, in the Care Management and Social Work Service Line. The incumbent is responsible for oversight of a team in the ECHCS HUD/VASH program under the direction of the HUD-VASH Coordinator.

Duties

Supervisory Social Worker-HUD-VASH duties include, but aren't limited to the following: The Supervisor drives the development and achievement of individual, group and program goals and objectives. The incumbent is responsible for various fund control points assigned to the program. The incumbent manages and controls the use of data related to the program regarding day to day functioning and program evaluations. The incumbent plans, organizes and directs administrative operations and patient and personnel activities for the program. At the GS-13 supervisory level, the incumbent will manage one of the complex and/or specialized program areas. These may include oversight and development of project-based sites, specialty care provided within HUD-VASH (such as SUDs or Suicide Prevention), VERA tracking, or supervision of the Housing team. Other tasks may be developed and assigned by the HUD-VASH Coordinator. The incumbent will assist in the identification of qualified MSW candidates for vacant positions; rating of performance appraisals; and ongoing supervision of staff in the HUD-VASH programs. The incumbent exercises supervisor authorities and responsibilities involving work assignment and review, as well as the administrative and personnel management function relative to the staff supervised. The incumbent adheres and works to resolve employees' complaints. The incumbent provides supervision and consultation to subordinates. The incumbent monitors quality of care and productivity of supervisees and addresses ways to improve. The incumbent may review and approve or disapprove leave requests. The incumbent is responsible for furthering the goals of equal employment opportunity (EEO) by taking positive steps to assure the accomplishment of affirmative action objectives and by adhering to nondiscriminatory employment practices in regard to race, color, religion, sex, and affirmative action for the area under his/her supervision in the following: (1) merit promotion of employees and recruitment and hiring of applicants; (2) fair treatment of all employees; (3) encouragement and recognition of employee achievement; (4) career development of employees; and (5) full utilization of their skills. The incumbent represents the Homeless program in the Denver metro community and participates in community-wide homeless planning activities to best serve the needs of veterans. Additional duties may include: developing policies and procedures; providing data to DSS related to staffing and resource allocation; ensuring compliance with the USPEQ program; monitoring productivity data; providing standards and opportunities for staff to receive continuing education; assuring that staff meet the licensure requirement in a timely manner; representing Homeless in interactions with counterparts, and participating in VISN 19 and medical center committees as assigned. The incumbent may transport veterans in government vehicles in support of meeting the goals identified in the veteran's treatment plan. The incumbent performs other related duties as assigned. The incumbent complies with criminal conflict of interest laws and Executive Branch Standards of conduct so as to avoid conflicts of interest while serving as the Manager of Transition and Outreach Programs. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Work Location: 3836 York Street, Denver, 80205 Telework: Yes Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD58421A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

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: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. Applicants must be proficient in spoken & written English 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. Licensure. Persons hired or reassigned to the social worker position GS-0185 series in the 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/ORHM//T38Hybrids. Loss of Licensure or Certification. Once licensed or certified, social workers must maintain a full, valid, and unrestricted independent license or certification to remain qualified for employment. Loss of licensure or certification will result in removal from the GS-0185 social worker series and may result in termination of employment. 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 Determination Requirements: The following criteria must be met in addition to the Basic Requirements for employment listed above when determining the candidate's grade. Supervisory Social Worker, GS-13 Education and Experience. 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. AND 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. AND 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. References: VA Handbook 5005/120 PART II APPENDIX G39 The full performance level of this vacancy is a GS-13. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is a GS-13. Physical Requirements: Occasionally lift/carry

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Transcripts can be unofficial transcripts, but must include your name, the school's entire name, the name of the course, date course taken, grade received for the course, amount of credits earned for the course, date degree conferred, (if applicable), (name of degree received, (if applicable).

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 VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System 1700 N Wheeling St Aurora, CO 80045 US
• Name: VISN 19 HR Contact Center
• Phone: 719-227-4600
• Email: [email protected]