Supervisory Social Worker

Summary

The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System is seeking a Supervisory Social Worker to join our team at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center-University Drive facility.

Duties

VA Careers – Social Work:

• https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The incumbent serves as Supervisory Social worker at the GS-12 grade and is responsible for all personnel management responsibilities for VA Pittsburgh Master of Social Work (MSW) Trainees and provides clinical supervision to social workers assigned to the lodging and accommodations team.
• A substantial portion of the workload directed by this position is carried out at the University Drive campus, with muti campus requirement for supervision and coverage as necessary.
• The incumbent must travel between VAPHS main facilities and VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinics as needed.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Major duties include but are not limited to the following: Conducts onboarding, supervises equipment management, oversees clinical competencies and performance management, and provides additional administrative oversight.
• Provides professional and administrative management of both the Hoptel program and MSW Trainee program areas under the Comprehensive Social Services Care Line operating across all VAPHS campuses.
• Performs social work clinical services within the Hoptel program, including associated program coordination responsibilities.
• Provides daily operational management, program coordination, and clinical oversight for both the VA Pittsburgh Hoptel Program and the MSW Trainee Program.
• Leads program planning, development and implementing policies and procedures pertaining to Hoptel guests.
• Collaborates with the medical services to address complex challenges in coordinating lodging before medical appointments and surgical procedures or as part of the medical campion program.
• Coordinates program improvement projects and will be responsible for communication with multiple other VA departments and programs to ensure continuous operation and improvements to the program.
• Monitors purchases made by the program, including the complete fiscal management and oversight of the Hoptel and other required accommodations necessary at local hotel rooms necessary to maintain access to care at VHAPHS and meet increased demand when appropriate.
• Plans, implements, and coordinate graduate Social Work Education programs with affiliated universities and colleges.
• The incumbent will organize and implement 5-8 didactic training events for interns and fellows.
• Trains, supervises, and consults with Social Work staff at all clinical and administrative levels in their role as Field Instructor with affiliated universities and colleges.
• May be involved in research that is related to assessment and evaluation of the MSW Trainee Program for constant quality improvements.
• Ensures the MSW Trainee Program’s policies, procedures, and guidelines are consistent with VA Pittsburgh education program standards.
• Work Schedule: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
• When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
• Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year).
• Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
• Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
• Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: No Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
• Functional Statement #: -06609-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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.
• 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.

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-qualifications/.

How You Will Be Evaluated

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate’s abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

• Resume SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Special Note for Applications: To complete your application, please use the following link https://vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Resume.docx to download the standard Clinical Resume Document.
• This one-page document does not need to be modified and must be uploaded into the two-page restricted ‘Resume’ document upload field.
• Your full resume/CV may be uploaded without page limitation into the ‘Other’ document upload field.
• The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position.
• Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50’s (current/former Federal employees), etc.
• Cover Letter License Other (1) Performance Appraisal Professional Certification
• Resume SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript