****FULL-TIME, DETAIL/TEMPORARY PROMOTION OPPORTUNITY - NTE 120 DAYS and may be extended without further competition. This detail/temporary promotion could become permanent without further competition. ***SUPERVISORY APPROVAL must be obtained prior to expressing interest in this opportunity.
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: 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. 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 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/. 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: GS-14 Social Worker Program Manager Experience and Education: One year of experience equivalent to the GS- 13 grade level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, demonstrating progressively more professional competency. Individual 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 manager 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 the following KSAs: (a) Skill in large scale program coordination and administration across multiple sites, which includes consultation, negotiation, and monitoring. (b) Ability to translate management goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled work operations. (c) Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in sound operation of the program. (d) Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners to further program goals and enhance patient centered care. (e) Ability to provide the full range of supervisory duties which would include responsibility for assignment of work to be performed; performance evaluations; selection of staff, training, and recommendation of awards, advancements, and when appropriate, disciplinary action. (f) Ability to oversee the fiscal matters of the functions supervised (including fund controls, contracts, and equipment expenditures), forecast resource and equipment needs, and administer the allocated budget. (g) Skill in developing policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program and in participating in national program development. (h) Ability to collaborate with internal VHA partners, locally and on a national level, as well as external community partners to further program goals and enhance patient centered care. Assignment: For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty), and variety and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. At the GS-14 grade level, social worker program managers are assigned to manage, direct, and oversee a major specialty program(s) at the facility, VISN or VA Central Office level. As the facility level program manager, typical assignments include serving as a care/product line manager. Program managers may have responsibility for staffing, work assignments, budget, services provided, program criteria, day-to-day program operations, and all reporting requirements. Additionally, program managers at this grade generally have collateral assignments, determined by the needs of the local facility. The program manager provides analysis and evaluation of program data and computerized programs to identify system-wide trends and needs to enhance the quality of service. They develop and monitor staff compliance with practice, standards and guidelines. As the VISN level program manager, typical assignments include overseeing a VISN level program. The program manager serves as consultant to facilities in matters of program operations. They develop and monitor facility compliance with practice, standards, and guidelines across the VISN. The program manager reviews program status with facility leadership. Additionally, program managers at this grade generally have collateral assignments, determined by the needs of the VISN. The VISN program manager provides analysis and evaluation of program data and computerized programs to identify system-wide trends and needs to enhance the quality of service. As the national level program manager, typical assignments include supporting implementation of a national program. The national program manager reports to senior executive service equivalent or GS-15 grade level national program director. They may have responsibility for staffing, work assignments, budget, services provided, day-to-day program operations, and all reporting requirements. Program manager responsibilities also include developing and serving as a subject matter expert for program specific policy and regulations and interface with congressional representatives. Program managers at this grade generally have collateral assignments determined by the needs of VHA Central Office. The national program manager provides analysis and evaluation of program data and computerized programs to identify system-wide trends and needs to enhance the quality of service. They develop and monitor staff compliance with program standards, guidelines, and service delivery. They develop and implement national training programs for internal and external partners. Program managers are responsible for ensuring program development, management, and evaluation that includes assessing the mission, goals, and programs of the organization in terms of psychosocial needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers and establishing objectives consistent with organizational goals.] 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-14. Physical Requirements: Physical demands of the work are generally minor and are generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional travel. Physical activity involves sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing stairs, and carrying light items such as papers, books or other supplies. The incumbent uses a computer and standard office equipment to complete tasks. The emotional demands can be stressful in working with the Veteran/Patient population and their families/caregivers. A level of self-awareness is essential.
VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) Healthcare for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program Manager is responsible for the administrative and clinical oversight of all Homeless Veterans Programs throughout the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System catchment area. Responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the homeless programs adhere to all current VHA directives, state licensure standards, local code requirements, applicable accreditation standards (Joint Commission and CARF), and any applicable VA- OIG expectations. Responsible for the continuous monitoring and improving of the efficiency, effectiveness, timeliness, and quality of services offered within the HCHV Program. Assesses and adjusts to changing situations, implementing innovation solutions to make organizational improvements ranging from incremental improvements to major shifts in direction or approach, as appropriate; balances change and continuity; continually strives to improve service and program performance; creates a work environment that encourages creative thinking, collaboration, and transparency; and maintains program focus, even under adversity. Designs and implements strategies that maximize employee potential, connects the organization horizontally and vertically, and fosters high ethical standards in meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Ensures employee performance plans are aligned with organization's mission and goals; and assures employees receive constructive feedback, employees are realistically appraised against clearly defined and communicated performance standards; holds employees accountable for appropriate levels of performance and conduct and seeks and considers employee input. Recruits, retains, and develops the talent needed to achieve a high quality, diverse workforce that reflects the nation, with the skills needed to accomplish organizational performance objectives while supporting workforce diversity, workplace inclusion, and equal employment policies and programs. Assesses, analyzes, acquires, and administers human, financial, material and information resources in a manner that instills public trust and accomplishes the organization's mission, and uses technology to enhance processes and decision making. Will have supervisory responsibilities for the development, coordination, and evaluation of Grant and Per Diem transitional residence in the catchment area and will facilitate the interpretation and application of VHA guidelines to community providers to ensure standards, maintain and promote the health, safety, welfare, and community reintegration of the homeless veteran. Provide timely and accurate information for both verbal and written reports to the ACOS, Mental Health Care Line and others as indicated in the program requirements. Writes program specific guidelines and policies as required and ensures that these polices are implemented. Incumbent keep staff informed of eligibility criteria, relevant services, and changes as they occur within the Homeless Program. Identifies problems in service delivery within the HCHV Programs and takes corrective action with the concurrence of the ACOS, Mental Health Care Line. Manages and directs the HCHV Program; this includes developing policies, operating procedures, and addressing the relationship with community agencies and community-based providers. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing program operations and program evaluations, identifying area for improvement, gathering relevant data, assessing the data, developing, and implementing ideas for improvement and evaluating efficacy of improvement efforts. Monitor clinical workload and assist with Veteran's identified needs as they arise. The incumbent demonstrates ability to establish therapeutic rapport, demonstrates effective interviewing skills, and elicits relevant information by case presentation and observation. Provides therapeutic interventions that are consistent with the psychosocial assessment. Incumbent demonstrates the ability to conceptualize, communicate, prescribe, and provide intervention to patient and/or family. Interventions must be consistent with scope of practice and /or clinical privileges. Ensures continuity of patient care in the development and implementation of the plan of care. Provides case management at sites where organizations are receiving per diem payments. Provides all necessary direct/indirect patient care services consistent with area of assignment and is authorized to obligate funds for payment of contract services, and provisions of emergency funds to Veterans in treatment programs. Work Schedule: 7:30 - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 71188F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized