Supervisory Social Worker - GS-13 (Caregiver Support (CSP) Manager)

United States Department of Veterans Affairs • Dublin, GA

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About The Position

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. Program 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.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or meet specific VA policy requirements for non-citizens.
• Must be proficient in basic written and spoken English.
• Must have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• Must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level.
• Must have one year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level demonstrating advanced practice skills and judgment.
• Must demonstrate the ability to independently organize work, set priorities, and meet multiple deadlines.
• Must have skills in a range of supervisory duties including clinical supervision, consultation, and negotiation with other departments.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of Post Clinical Licensed Managerial/Leadership experience.
• Certification or other post-master's degree training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains an ongoing education program for Veterans, caregivers, community agencies, students, and staff to facilitate understanding of clinical practice guidelines, mental health issues, readjustment issues and psychosocial issues facing caregivers.
• Supervises the VA HCS Caregiver Support Coordinator(s) (CSC) and, when applicable, Program Support Assistant (PSA) and other interprofessional staff assigned to Caregiver Support Program as outlined in VHA Directive 11152(1) - Caregiver Support Program.
• Coordinates program implementation with multiple clinical services across all campus locations within the VA facility, including but not limited to: nursing, physical, occupational, and speech therapists, mental health and primary care providers.
• Collaborates with facility, VISN, and VA Central Office staff to develop and implement solutions, participating in national, regional, and VISN operational calls contributing to national leadership council committees and implementing cultural transformation initiatives.
• Performs the administrative and personnel management function relative to staff supervised including personnel actions, clinical supervision, consultation, negotiation with other departments, and quality improvement.
• Works collaboratively with internal staff, VISN and VACO leadership, and external stakeholders to expedite service delivery.
• Provides consultation and briefings to other staff and internal/external stakeholders on the special needs of caregivers.
• Addresses Congressional inquiries, VISN, and VA Central Office action items as requested.
• Recognizes gaps in workforce competencies and ensures supervised staff who require knowledge and skill development receive the training necessary to execute their duties.
• Manages all aspects of the PFCAFC and the PGCSS to ensure eligible caregivers have awareness and access to the national Caregiver Support Line, VHA's Peer Support Mentoring Program, self-care and resiliency building trainings, and personal care service skill development trainings.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
• 37-50 days of annual paid time off per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays).
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of employment.
• Childcare subsidy for eligible employees after 60 days of employment.
• Traditional federal pension and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA.
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Master's degree