Supervisory Social Workers at the GS-13 grade level typically supervise professional and nonprofessional staff at the GS-12 and below level. The incumbent is responsible for the professional and administrative management of Housing and Urban Development Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUDVASH) program. Incumbent may also provide direct clinical services. Supervise and assists in planning, establishing, and implementing policies and procedures; developing individual or group goals and objectives as well as monitoring, operating, evaluating, and over seeing the Clinical and Administrative operations of the HUD-VASH program. Conduct ongoing reviews and appraisals to ensure the accomplishment of objectives and adherence to standards set by governing bodies. Provide both administrative and technical supervision to the staff as assigned. Set priorities, make assignments according to capabilities of employees, and oversee personnel management functions of staff assigned. Evaluate subordinate's performance and offers instruction, advice, or counseling on clinical and administrative matters. Attempt to resolve complaints from employees and will refer grievances or unresolved complaints, using the proper procedures. Effectively handles minor disciplinary measures such as warning and reprimands and recommends action in more serious cases. Serve as a mentor to other staff, particularly those at the entry level. Provides clinical supervision for unlicensed Social Workers. Supervises Social Work graduate students and provides a training experience for them in Social Work. Evaluate his/her practice on an on-going basis through participation in professional peer review, case conferences, research studies, or other organized means. Responsible to the HUD-VASH Deputy Program Manager who reports to the CERS Deputy Chief, HUD-VASH who reports to the CERS Chief, but practices independently, exercising initiative and judgement in day-to-day activities.