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Social Worker (Assistant Chief)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
About the Role
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.
What You'll Do
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include, but are not limited to: Social Worker has responsibility for the preparation of reports, as assigned by the Chief, Medical Center Director, or Central Office.
- →Social Worker serves the facility at large in a variety of capacities, such as committee assignments, investigations, personnel matters, and special projects.
- →The Social Worker coordinates all inspection scheduling, reporting, and follow-up.
- →Briefs management verbally and in writing on a regular basis concerning matters related to Social Work Service, in order to provide information required to make effective decisions for program planning.
- →Takes appropriate action when indicated and ensures that copies of professional Social Work Service meeting minutes are made available for social workers.
- →Reviews and evaluates Executive Committee minutes in order to develop action plans for issues relevant to Social Work.
- →Social Worker coordinates with Informatics the administration/file building of Vista/CPRS software packages for Social Work.
- →Supervision of the staff above and in an Acting capacity for the Chief, this position requires travel to CBOCs, which requires a valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
- →Social Worker supervises staff assigned, including advance practice Social Workers and any assigned Program Coordinators, to include licensure for supervision.
- →This includes staff assigned to Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs).
- →Compiles and disseminates social work quality management findings, actions, and outcomes to social workers, AVAHCS staff, and leadership personnel.
- →Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 7:45am - 4:15pm (subject to change based on facility needs) Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
- →Contact raja.kadeem@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
- →Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓Must be able to independently operate Government Vehicle.
- ✓Must provide clean driving record report from the DMV during the pre-employment process.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 3dc4d39d-0f1c-4654-b6d9-e0f282f4df9b
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