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The incumbent works closely with the VA medical center's Housing Program, residential and community care programs, and domiciliary programs to ensure that coordination between these entities is facilitated and Veterans direct care, referral, and follow up is contiguous and based on a continuum of services. The incumbent independently provides clinical psychosocial and case management services at an advanced practice level for eligible Veterans and their family members in the program. 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. 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. Grandfathering Provision. 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). 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. Ohio requires LISW. Exception. VHA may waive the licensure or certification requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified, pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure/certification examinations. This exception only applies at the GS-9 grade level. For the GS-11 grade level and above, the candidate must be licensed or certified. At the time of appointment, the supervisor, chief social work or social work executive will provide the unlicensed/uncertified social worker with the written requirements for licensure or certification, including the time by which the license or certification must be obtained and the consequences for not becoming licensed or certified by the deadline. For appointments at the GS-9 grade level, VHA social workers who are not licensed or certified at the time of appointment must become licensed or certified at the independent, master's level within three years of their appointment as a social worker. 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. Grade Determinations: GS-12-* Experience and Education. One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, demonstrating progressively more professional competency. Candidate may have certification or other post-master's degree training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined Licensure/Certification. Individuals assigned as social worker program coordinator must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level, and must be able to provide supervision for licensure. curriculum/course of study and internship, or equivalent supervised professional experience. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation, negotiation, and monitoring. Knowledge and ability to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program. Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program. Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting multiple deadlines, and evaluating assigned program area(s). Ability to provide training, orientation, and guidance within clinical practice. References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/120 PART II APPENDIX G39 Physical Requirements: Physical Requirements: The work is sometimes sedentary. Typically, the employee will sit to perform administrative work. However, other position duties include physical requirements which include but not limited to, long periods of walking; standing; bending; crouching, reaching and lifting of a variety of moderately heavy items, carrying of light items such as papers, books, and small parts. The employee is required to drive a government vehicle and may be required to travel off station to complete required functions of the job. Mental/Emotional Requirements: Understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information- Understand, remember, and communicate routine, information Understand complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions Understand opposing points of view on highly complex issues and to negotiate and integrate different viewpoints Organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology Organize and prioritize own work schedule on short-term basis (longer than one month) Make decisions which have moderate impact on immediate work unit Make decisions which have significant impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside immediate work unit Make decisions which have significant impact on the department's credibility, operations, and services Understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines Complete routine forms, use existing form letters, and/or conduct routine oral communication Compose letters, outlines, memoranda, and basic reports and/or to orally communicate technical information Communicate with individuals utilizing a telephone; requires ability to hear and speak effectively on phone Express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word, communicating orally with others accurately, loudly, and quickly Make informal presentations, inside and/or outside the organization. Speaking before groups Compose materials such as detailed reports, work-related manuals, publications of limited scope or impact, etc., and/or to make presentations outside the immediate work area Compute, analyze, and interpret numerical data for reporting purposes Compute, analyze, and interpret complex statistical data and/or to develop forecasts and computer models ["VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Establishes collaborative relationships with community organizations to assist in operating the program, specifically the local Public Housing Authorities with collaboration with the HUD/VASH program. Reviews agreements between Section 8 landlords, Public Housing Authorities and the VA to establish appropriate referral sites for placement of Veterans in housing. Conducts and participating in outreach activities including education of community groups about homelessness and Veteran's health issues addressed with the HUD/VASH Program. Assists with triage of case mix, accepts assignment of more complex cases, and provides more intensive case management services to Veterans whose constellations of social problems may significantly impact ability to manage independent living without a strong case management presence. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30AM-4:00PM Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 91329-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]

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