Vacancy caducado!
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
USLearn more about this agencyNext stepsOnce your online application is submitted you will receive a
confirmation notification by email. After we receive application
packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy
announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure
qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review
is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will
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notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office
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Vacancy caducado!