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Supervisory Social Worker (Caregiver Support Program)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time supervisory social work job in the Caregiver Support Program, based in Murfreesboro, TN, for the Veterans Health Administration. You would lead staff who support family caregivers of Veterans with complex needs. The job is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (student loan repayment), and travel of up to 25% of the time may be expected.

1 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 all U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. Selections are made without regard to veterans' preference, as stated in an agency bulletin.

What you would do

  • Supervise Caregiver Support Coordinators and other program staff
  • Oversee care coordination and services for family caregivers of Veterans
  • Build education and training programs for staff, Veterans, caregivers, and the community
  • Plan outreach to Veterans and caregivers who may benefit from the program
  • Track program performance and respond to congressional inquiries
  • Coordinate with clinical services such as nursing, therapy, and mental health

Do you qualify for GS-12?

With experience: You need one year of experience at the GS-11 level. The experience must show advanced practice skills in a specialty area or in administration, with growing skill and judgment.

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 degree.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • State license to independently practice social work at the master's degree level
  • License or certification at the advanced practice level, with ability to provide supervision for licensure

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Copy of your social work license
  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Transcript showing your CSWE-accredited master's degree

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications, and your application and documents will be verified. Errors or missing information may result in an ineligible rating or lower score, and pre-employment reference checks are done.

Tips for this job:

  • Include a copy of your social work license, since it is a required document.
  • Make sure your resume or CV clearly shows dates and details of your supervisory and advanced practice experience.
  • Send your transcript so the CSWE-accredited master's degree can be verified.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Incentives and relocation: The Education Debt Reduction Program (student loan repayment) is authorized. You must meet its eligibility rules and apply within four months of appointment, and former EDRP participants cannot apply. No sign-on bonus or relocation help is authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen to apply
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Subject to background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable ID; non-REAL ID driver's licenses are not accepted
  • Must pass a pre-employment physical examination
  • Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program
  • 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
$106,314 – $138,211 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-12 · General Schedule
Location
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
25% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
Yes
Occupation
Social Work (0185)
Announcement
CBTG-13104806-27-MAK

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