Social Worker, Home Based Primary Care

Social Worker, Home Based Primary CareDepartment of Veterans AffairsVeterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationCheyenne VA Medical CenterOverview

##### Open & closing dates

05/10/2019 to 05/20/2019

##### Service

Excepted

##### Pay scale & grade

GS 11

##### Salary

$62,236 to $80,912 per year

##### Appointment type

Permanent

##### Work schedule

Full-TimeLocation1 vacancy in the following location:-Cheyenne, WY 1 vacancyRelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleNo- DutiesSummaryThere is no recruitment or relocation incentive authorized for this

position.The incumbent provides veterans in the Home Based Primary Care

(HBPC) Program with high quality case management, clinical

treatment, advocacy, and to coordinate linkage with appropriate VA

and community service providers/ agencies as needed by the client.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilitiesDuties may include, but are not limited to:-Screening/Assessment

-Treatment Planning/Goal Setting

-Referral to service providers

-Resource Development

-Advocacy

-Crisis Intervention

-Education/Health promotion and prevention

-Coordination of non-institutional and institutional services

Supportive counseling

-Administrative responsibilitiesWork Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm

Financial Disclosure Report: Not requiredTravel Required76% or greater - You are expected to travel for this position.Supervisory statusNoPromotion PotentialNone

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- RequirementsConditions of Employment-You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

-Selective Service Registration is required for males born after

12/31/1959

-You may be required to serve a probationary period

-Subject to a background/security investigation

-Must be proficient in written and spoken English

-Selected applicants will be required to complete an online

onboarding processThis announcement is open to all US citizens: both internal

applicants (current, permanent Federal employees) and external

applicants (all US citizens), which will be referred separately. The

consideration order is as follows:Consideration for internal applicants will be made in the

following order (facility employees will receive first

consideration), where evidence suggests that the area of

consideration is not expected to produce at least three qualified

candidates, it may be expanded into the next area of consideration:

Facility Applicants

VA Nationwide Applicants

Other permanent Federal agency Applicants

Please NOTE: If you are applying as an internal applicant- it is

REQUIRED that you submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 to verify

your employment.Consideration for external applicants will be made in the

following order (preference eligible veterans having a compensable

service-connected disability of 10 percent or more will receive

first consideration):

1. CPS/CP

2. XP

3. TP

4. SSP

5. All other US CitizensPlease NOTE: If you are applying as a veteran applicant- is it

REQUIRED that you submit a copy of your DD-214 that shows your

character of discharge, as well as your VA disability rating letter

(if applicable) to verify your preference.QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements

by the closing date of this announcement, 05/20/2019.Basic Requirements:

- United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be

appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens

in accordance with VA Policy.

- 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 the CSWE website to verify

if that social work degree meets the accreditation standards for

a master of social work.

- Licensure: Must be licensed or certified by a state to

independently practice social work at the master's degree level.Grade Determinations for GS-11: completion of a minimum of 1

year of post-MSW degree experience in the field of health care

social work (VA or non-VA experience) and licensure or certification

in a state at the independent practice level. -OR- in addition to

meeting basic requirements, a doctoral degree in social work from a

school of social work may be substituted for the required 1 year of

professional social work experience in a clinical setting.Must demonstrate the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

below:

1. Knowledge of community resources, how to make appropriate

referrals to community and other

governmental agencies for services, and ability to coordinate

services.

Ability to independently assess the psychosocial functioning and

needs of patients and their family members and to formulate and

implement a treatment plan, identifying the patient's problems,

strengths, weaknesses, coping skills and assistance needed, in

collaboration with the patient, family and interdisciplinary

treatment team.

Ability to independently conduct psychosocial assessments and

provide psychosocial treatment to a wide variety of individuals from

various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational and other

diversified backgrounds. This requires knowledge of human

development and behavior (physical and psychological) and the

differential influences of the environment, society and culture.

Knowledge and experience in the use of medical and mental health

diagnoses, disabilities and

treatment procedures. This includes acute, chronic and traumatic

illnesses/injuries, common medications

and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology.

Knowledge of psychosocial treatment and ability to independently

implement treatment modalities in

working with individuals, families and groups who are experiencing a

variety of psychiatric, medical and

social problems to achieve treatment goals. This requires

independent judgment and skill in utilizing

supportive, problem solving or crisis intervention techniques.

Ability to independently provide counseling and/or psychotherapy

services to individuals, groups and

families. Social workers must practice within the bounds of their

license or certification. For example,

some states may require social workers providing psychotherapy to

have a clinical level of licensure.

Ability to provide consultation services to other staff about the

psychosocial needs of patients and the

impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with

treatment. Ability to provide

orientation and coaching to new social workers and social work

graduate students. Ability to serve as a

field instructor for social work graduate students who are

completing VHA field placements.

Ability to independently evaluate his/her own practice through

participation in professional peer

review case conferences, research studies, or other organized

means.

Knowledge and skill in the use of computer software applications

for drafting documents, data management, and tracking, especially

those programs in use by VHA.

References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G39, Social

Worker VA Qualifications StandardsThe full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11.Physical Requirements: Typically, the employee sits comfortably

indoors to do the work. This position requires potentially long

periods of continued walking; standing; sitting, bending; carrying

of light items such as papers, books, small parts; or driving an

automobile; etc. Use of fingers, both hands required, ability for

rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, near vision

correctable at 13" to 16", hearing (aid permitted), clear

distinctive speech.EducationIMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application

if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on 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:

http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.Additional informationThis job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional

vacancies.It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have

faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.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.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.If you are unable to apply online view the following link for

information regarding an Alternate Application.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the

qualifications above.IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE

MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your

application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be

verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or

omissions may affect consideration for employment.NOTE: The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group)

will review the selected candidate's education and experience and

recommend the grade and salary at which the candidate will be

placed. For internal selectees eligible for promotion, the board

will recommend grade and HR will determine step in accordance with

policy.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.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceOtherDrug test requiredNo- Required DocumentsTo apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application

Package which includes:

VA Form 10-2850c; State License

Resume

Transcript

VA Form 10-2850c Application for Associated Health Occupations can

be found at:

http://www.va.gov/vaforms/searchaction.asp?FormNo=2850&tkey=&Action=Search.

(REQUIRED)The following documents are accepted, and may be required if

applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this

position. Please use this checklist to 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

DD-214

VA Form 10-2850c; State License

Other Veterans Document

Resume

SF-15

SF-50

Transcript

Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible

Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or

for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must

provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and

character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are

currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or

discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to

your active duty service which reflects the dates of service,

character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of

impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others

eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of

eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10

Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form.

Documentation is required to award preference. For more information

on Veterans' Preference, please visit

http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution

recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be

credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the

attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting

institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this

vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may

affect the overall rating.- BenefitsA 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. Learn more about federal

benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility 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.- How to ApplyAll applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this

position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the

documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The

complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on

05/20/2019 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire

click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10499568.

To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log

in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your

USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete

the occupational questionnaire.

Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and

appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS

account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the

Application Status link and then select the more information link

for this position. The Details page will display the status of your

application, the documentation received and processed, and any

correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your

uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan

process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA

JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy

announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents

from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a

condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of

Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). HCP are individuals

who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations where

patients receive care or who come into contact with VA patients as

part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to,

VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers

(CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary

units, Vet centers and VA-leased facilities. HCP include all VA

licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, paid and

unpaid, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee

basis employees, VA contractors, students, researchers, volunteers,

and trainees who work at these facilities. HCPs that are unable to

receive or otherwise decline a flu shot will be expected to wear a

face mask throughout the influenza season.Agency contact informationCiji [email protected] VA Medical Center

2360 East Pershing Boulevard

Cheyenne, WY 82001

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