Job Listing: Supervisory Social Worker (CWT Coordinator)
Duty Locations
00001 vacancies - Fort Meade, SDThe VA Black Hills Health Care System (VA BHHCS) is located in the beautiful Black Hills of western South Dakota, where we are known for our blue skies, pine forests, rich history, moderate climate and friendly western hospitality. VA BHHCS provides primary and secondary medical and surgical care, along with residential rehabilitation treatment program (RRTP) services, extended nursing home care and tertiary psychiatric inpatient care services, for veterans residing in South Dakota and portions of Nebraska, North Dakota, Wyoming and Montana. Care is delivered through the Fort Meade (near Sturgis) and Hot Springs VA Medical Centers, as well as through a number of community based outpatient and rural outreach clinics. VA Black Hills is part of VA Midwest Health Care Network.
Major Duties
DUTIES: The incumbent serves as the coordinator of the Compensated Work Therapy program. He/she has full responsibility and accountability for all aspects (planning, developing, organizing, and operating) of the clinical programs under his/her purview, i.e., CWT, Transitional Residences (TR), Domiciliary Care for Homeless Veterans (DCHV), and the Homeless Grant Per Diem Program (GPD). The incumbent exercises full supervisory authority over a multi-disciplinary staff, located at several different geographical locations. He/she functions as a professionally trained Social Worker, assessing and providing treatment to veterans with a variety of mental health diagnoses. Position is subject to a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period.How to Apply
Current Black Hills Health Care System employees must complete VA Form 5-4078, "Application for Promotion or Reassignment," and file it with their respective Human Resources Management Service no later than APRIL 17, 2008. Other current VHA employees must address the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities shown below on a separate sheet, a copy of their graduate transcripts, a completed 10-2850c, “Application for Associated Health Occupations,” and OF-306, “Declaration for Federal Employment”; a copy of their latest SF 50B, “Notification of Personnel Action,” and a copy of their latest performance appraisal.
Applicants from Outside Black Hills Health Care System: must submit a separate sheet addressing the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below; a copy of graduate transcripts, a completed VA Form 10-2850c, “Application for Associated Health Occupations”; and OF-306, “Declaration for Federal Employment”. Veterans’ Preference Eligibles, including VRA/30% Disabled, must submit a copy of all DD-214s and SF-15 (if 10 point preference is claimed) and documentation of service-connected disability (an official statement dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces). All application materials must be addressed to Human Resources Management Service (HRM), Department of Veterans Affairs Black Hills Health Care System, 113 Comanche Road, Fort Meade, SD 57741 and POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN APRIL 17, 2008.
Contact Information:
Amy Pauley
Phone: 605-720-7090
Or write:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
Black Hills Health Care System
113 Comanche Road (HRM)
Fort Meade, SD 57741
US
What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 60 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.
Required Skills
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Have a Master’s degree in social work from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education AND
Be licensed or certified at the Master’s level to independently practice social work in a state.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-12: Have a minimum of two full years of professional (post-Master’s Degree) experience, with one year equivalent to at least the GS-11 level. This experience must have been in a clinical setting and have demonstrated broad knowledge of social work and superior skill and judgment in professional practice. A clinical setting is a hospital or clinic, either medical or psychiatric, a residential treatment center or any other type of facility where social work participates in collaborative treatment and is identified with the medical profession (i.e. physicians). Social work experience obtained prior to completion of the requirements for the master’s degree is NOT qualifying.
Have a Master’s degree in social work from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
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: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
Must be licensed or certified at the Master's level to independently practice social work in a state.
You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.
VET PRO CREDENTIALING: Individuals selected for positions that have patient care responsibilities are subject to undergoing an electronic credentialing process called VetPro. As part of this process, it will be necessary for you to submit complete information concerning your professional education, training, experience, licensure and certifications using VetPro. The candidate selected will be provided with further information on how to use VetPro.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: All positions may be subject to a pre-employment physical examination. Employment will be contingent upon the results of any required physical.
DRUG TESTING: 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.
Job Details |
Job Location |
Candidate Application |
| Employer: Department Of Veterans Affairs | Address: | Contact: |
| Job Type: Full-time | City: Rapid City | |
| Experience:Any | State: South Dakota | |
| Education: Any | Zip Code:57701 | Online: Website Link |
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: 65,315.00 - 84,913.00 USD per yearRECRUITMENT/RELOCATION INCENTIVE MAY BE AUTHORIZED.
Benefits
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life
Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci
New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr
You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA
You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV
Opportunities are available in numerous locations and employees may transfer to new locations to further their career goals.
Qualified federal employees may be covered by our child care subsidy program or dependent care flexible spending account. Our human resources office can provide additional information on eligibility. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#CCRS
You can use Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts for expenses that are tax-deductible, but not reimbursed by any other source, including out-of-pocket expenses and non-covered benefits under their FEHB plans. More Info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FSA
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