Supervisory Social Worker
Social Worker
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The Supervisory Social Worker (Community Care Programs) serves as the Section Chief for Community Care Programs within Social Work Service at the West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System. The incumbent is responsible for the administrative, clinical, operational, and supervisory oversight of multiple community care programs that support Veterans requiring residential, home-based, hospice, respite, and other community services.
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The position provides leadership and oversight of Community Care Programs, including program administration, staff supervision, quality improvement, budget management, contract oversight, and coordination with community partners. The incumbent ensures Veterans receive appropriate, high-quality community-based services while maintaining compliance with VA policies and regulations.
Major Duties
Note: This is a supervisory position requiring independent judgment, advanced social work practice skills, program management expertise, and licensure at the advanced practice level with the ability to provide supervision for licensure. Based on the Functional Statement, the incumbent exercises significant responsibility for program oversight, staff supervision, fiscal management, contract monitoring, quality improvement, and coordination of community-based care services for Veterans.
Work Schedule: 7:30am-4:00pm (Ad-hoc authorized)
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 42062F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
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Conditions of employment
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. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Qualifications
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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 - The basic requirements for employment as a VHA social worker are prescribed by statute in 38 U.S.C. § 7402(b)(9), as amended by section 205 of Public Law 106-419, enacted November 1, 2000. To qualify for appointment as a social worker in VHA, all applicants must meet the following:
GRADE REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates.Supervisory Social Worker, GS-13
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's):
In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
References: Social Worker Qualification Standard - GS-0185 - September 10, 2019
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-13.
Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Services.
Education
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualification….
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Whole Health Statement: The VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8) advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model that is based in a partnership across time, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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The Supervisory Social Worker (Community Care Programs) serves as the Section Chief for Community Care Programs within Social Work Service at the West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System. The incumbent is responsible for the administrative, clinical, operational, and supervisory oversight of multiple community care programs that support Veterans requiring residential, home-based, hospice, respite, and other community services.
Learn more about this agency
Duties
Help
VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU
The position provides leadership and oversight of Community Care Programs, including program administration, staff supervision, quality improvement, budget management, contract oversight, and coordination with community partners. The incumbent ensures Veterans receive appropriate, high-quality community-based services while maintaining compliance with VA policies and regulations.
Major Duties
- Plans, directs, and evaluates Community Care Programs and services.
- Supervises social workers, program coordinators, and support staff.
- Provides administrative, technical, and clinical supervision to assigned staff.
- Develops and implements policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Coordinates community care services across multiple clinical programs and service lines.
- Ensures Veterans meet eligibility requirements and receive appropriate community-based care.
- Monitors program performance, quality indicators, workload, and service utilization.
- Oversees program budgets, expenditures, and resource management.
- Serves as the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) for designated contracts.
- Coordinates inspections and oversight of contracted community facilities and providers.
- Collaborates with VA staff, community agencies, and healthcare partners to support Veteran care.
- Analyzes operational issues and implements solutions to improve program effectiveness.
- Prepares reports, statistics, and program evaluations for leadership and oversight bodies.
- Provides education, consultation, and outreach regarding Community Care Programs.
- Resolves patient, staff, and program-related issues and concerns.
- Ensures compliance with VA policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Performs personnel management functions, including performance management and employee development.
- Promotes a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Note: This is a supervisory position requiring independent judgment, advanced social work practice skills, program management expertise, and licensure at the advanced practice level with the ability to provide supervision for licensure. Based on the Functional Statement, the incumbent exercises significant responsibility for program oversight, staff supervision, fiscal management, contract monitoring, quality improvement, and coordination of community-based care services for Veterans.
Work Schedule: 7:30am-4:00pm (Ad-hoc authorized)
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 42062F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
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Conditions of employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
- All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- 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.
- 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. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Qualifications
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional
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 - The basic requirements for employment as a VHA social worker are prescribed by statute in 38 U.S.C. § 7402(b)(9), as amended by section 205 of Public Law 106-419, enacted November 1, 2000. To qualify for appointment as a social worker in VHA, all applicants must meet the following:
- 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).
- Licensure. Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level.
GRADE REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates.Supervisory Social Worker, GS-13
- Experience/Education: One year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills in a specialty area or in administration demonstrating progressively more professional competency and judgment. Candidate 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 supervisory social workers must be licensed or certified at the Advanced Practice Level AND must be able to provide supervision for licensure.
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's):
In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
- Ability to independently organize work, set priorities, and meet multiple deadlines.
- Skill in a range of supervisory duties which includes clinical supervision, consultation, negotiation with other departments and quality improvement.
- Ability to ensure provision of clinical social work services by supervised social workers.
- Ability to delegate authority, manage priorities, coordinate work, and follow up on pending issues to complete duties in an accurate and timely fashion.
- Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems, develop and implement solutions that result in efficient operations, and use data effectively to manage workload, quality, performance, and productivity within the service.
- Ability to provide staff training and development.
References: Social Worker Qualification Standard - GS-0185 - September 10, 2019
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-13.
Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Services.
Education
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualification….
Additional information
Whole Health Statement: The VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8) advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model that is based in a partnership across time, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
Expand Hide additional information
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
Help
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.