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Social Worker (Program Coordinator)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time Social Worker (Program Coordinator) job at the Veterans Health Administration's Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane, Washington. The job runs a clinical program for Veterans and oversees Purchased Care Services, which pays for care from community providers. The job includes travel of up to 25 percent, weekend on-call duty, and the chance to supervise social work interns.

Telework eligible1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

This job is open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen (or owe allegiance to the U.S.) to apply. Veterans' preference does not apply to this announcement.

What you would do

  • Coordinate daily operations of Purchased Care Services programs
  • Review consults to decide Veteran eligibility for community care
  • Conduct psychosocial assessments of Veterans and their families
  • Develop individualized treatment plans with the care team
  • Provide supportive counseling to Veterans and caregivers
  • Supervise and mentor social work interns and less experienced social workers

Do you qualify for GS-12?

With experience: You need one year of experience equal to the GS-11 grade level, showing advanced social work practice skills and judgment, to qualify for this GS-12 job. You must also show knowledge of program coordination, ability to write policies, and ability to supervise staff.

With education: You need a master's degree in social work from a school fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). A doctoral degree in social work cannot replace the master's. Certification or other post-master's training from a recognized organization can also count.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • State license to independently practice social work at the master's level
  • Advanced practice level license or certification, with the ability to supervise for licensure
  • Valid, unrestricted license; losing it removes you from this job series
  • Current, valid driver's license

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Copy of your social work license
  • Long-form resume or CV showing your work dates and details
  • Transcript showing your social work degree
  • Professional certification, if you have one

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well your application meets the qualifications, based on your questionnaire and documents. The agency verifies what you submit, will not assume experience you do not describe, and may contact your references. Missing required information can make you ineligible or lower your rating.

Tips for this job:

  • Make sure your license, transcript, and master's degree from a CSWE-accredited school are all included, since missing items can make you ineligible.
  • Describe your GS-11 level experience clearly and specifically, with dates and hours per week, because the agency will not assume anything.
  • The 2-page resume limit does not apply here, so include all relevant program coordination and supervision work in your resume or CV.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. You may take part in urgent care on-call rotations, including weekend coverage, as assigned.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment and relocation incentives are not authorized. The job is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, a student loan repayment program with awards of up to $200,000, after a separate individual eligibility review. Former EDRP participants cannot apply for it, and you must apply within four months of appointment.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Pre-employment physical examination
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program required
  • Acceptable identification for onboarding; non-REAL ID licenses are not accepted
  • Physical demands: light lifting under 15 pounds, walking, standing, and driving
  • 1 or 2-year trial period

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$93,537 – $121,601 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-12 · General Schedule
Location
Spokane, Washington
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
25% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Social Work (0185)
Announcement
CBSV-13080342-27-GEJ

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