Social Worker (Housing Specialist)
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: April 9, 2021
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Job Description:
Basic Requirements: To qualify for appointment as a social
worker in VHA, all applicants must meet the following:
Citizenship. Be a citizen of the United States. Non-citizens may be
appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified
citizens.
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.
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.
English Language Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in
spoken and written English. Grade Determinations for GS-11 Social
Worker:
Experience and Licensure. Appointment to the GS-11 grade level
requires completion of a minimum of one year of post-MSW experience
equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the field of health care or
other social work-related settings, (VA or non-VA experience) and
licensure or certification in a state at the independent practice
level.
OR
Education. In addition to meeting basic requirements, a doctoral
degree in social work from a school of social work may be
substituted for the required one year of professional social work
experience in a clinical setting. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills,
and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, candidates must
demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of community
resources, how to make appropriate referrals to community and other
governmental agencies for services, and ability to coordinate
services. Skill in independently conducting psychosocial
assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of
individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic,
educational and other diversified backgrounds. Knowledge of medical
and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures
(i.e. acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common
medications and their effects/side effects, and medical
terminology) to formulate a treatment plan. Skill in independently
implementing different treatment modalities in working with
individuals, families, and groups who are experiencing a variety of
psychiatric, medical, and social problems to achieve treatment
goals. Ability to provide consultation services to new social
workers, social work graduate students, and other staff about the
psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial
problems on health care and compliance with treatment. References:
VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G39, Social Worker
Qualification Standard, GS-0185, dated September 10, 2019. Driving
Requirement: The selectee must have a current, valid, and
unrestricted drivers license prior to the firm/final employment
offer. Physical Requirements: No special physical demands such as
above average ability, dexterity, or strength are required to
perform the work. Work is mostly sedentary, and the employee may
sit comfortably. There will be some walking, standing, bending,
carrying of light to moderately heavy items (e.g., meeting
materials), etc. Field work may involve traveling to conferences,
meetings, and other sources for information. For more information,
refer to VA Handbook and Directive 5019. The full performance level
of this vacancy is GS-11.
Keywords: Veterans Health Administration, St. Louis , Social Worker (Housing Specialist), Healthcare , Saint Louis, Missouri
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