Social Worker, Chief Bonham Domicilliary
The Organizational Location of the Position is:
at the Bonham Domiciliary in Bonham Texas, and organizationally aligned under the Assistant Director for Outpatient Services, Office of the Director, VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS), Dallas, TX. The Department of Veterans Affairs offers Permanent Change of Station (PCS) relocation services. Permanent Change of Station is the relocation of a household due to government convenience in connection with a transfer between duty stations or facilities. Relocation expenses are authorized for this position, however, Appraised Value Offer (AVO), formerly known as the Guaranteed Home Buy Out (GHBO) program, is NOT authorized. For more information go to http:
//vaww.fscdirect.fsc.va.gov/pcs.asp. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates for this position. Major duties and responsibilities include:
The Chief will direct and supervise at a primary level all programs in the Domiciliary Residential Rehabilitation Program (DRRTP). The incumbent has direct line authority and is fully responsible for all aspects of management and supervision for multiple bed specialties and several multi-disciplinary teams. The incumbent serves as the administrative and clinical manager for the 24 hours-a-day, seven days a week multidisciplinary staffed Domiciliary Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (DRRTP) planning, developing, implementing DRRTP policies; and exercising responsibility for program effectiveness, modification, service patterns, coordination of services with other Health Care Systems programs and community agencies. The DRRTP Chief, Social Worker Program Manager directs the day-to-day operations of the 192 bed DRRTP. The DRRTP programs provide a multitude of services and are managed by continuous interaction, liaison and consultation with program managers, Veterans, community partners, community agencies, and central office program officials. These programs include:
1) DRRTP Substance Abuse Residential Treatment Early Phase; 2) DRRTP General Domiciliary; and 3) DRRTP Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. The DRRTP Chief, Social Work Program Manager exercises professional Social Work practice skills and judgment managing, planning, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating domiciliary program operations; and, developing and implementing DRRTP policies relating to domiciliary care and the coordination of care with the various clinical, allied health and administrative services within the healthcare system. Ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and meeting customer needs. Ensures staffs provide full professional responsibility for assigned cases presenting a wide range of psychosocial and environmental problems from prevention, intervention and treatment. Assures the coordinated, integrated, rehabilitative, restorative health and psychosocial rehabilitation for eligible Veterans who are indigent, homeless, substance addictions, post-traumatic stress, and have mental health and/or medical illness within the clinical bed sections. The DRRTP Chief, Social Worker Program Manager directs the operations including allocation of resources of budget, personnel, space and equipment for the DRRTP. Responsible for an operational budget of $1.5 million. Manages fund control points 516 & 550. The incumbent is alert to methods of improving operations and by working within the framework of Human Resource Management Service for recruitment. Represents the DRRTP in a variety of Health Care System (HCS) Services and Community agencies. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with other HCS leadership, Services, and clinics; VACO and VISN Program staff and Behavioral Health Specialist; and community agencies. Establishes outreach activities with community agencies as appropriate. Meets with key customer and coordinating officials to assess customer satisfaction, explain Bonham policy and procedures, and resolve problems that arise. Provides or ensures that subordinates provide customer guidance and training. Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments. Identifies the need for special projects and initiates milestones and goals. Evaluates reports by analyzing facts and performing appropriate research and prepares detailed responses. Determines appropriate recommendations for unresolved or questionable problems and performs follow- up. Researches and determines or recommends appropriate actions or interpretations of issues that impact the Domiciliary, the HCS, VISN, or VA. Initiates or participates in the development of program agreements with other agencies and services. Work Schedule:
7:
30 am - 4:
00 pm or 8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm Financial Disclosure Report:
May be required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/24/2020. 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. English Language Proficient:
Per VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, Paragraph 3j:
No person will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C., chapter 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who is not proficient in written and spoken English. Education Requirement:
You must 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 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 that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a Master of Social Work. Licensure:
Candidate must have a current and active license or certification by a state at the advanced practice level to independently practice social work at the master's degree level AND are you able to provide supervision for licensure. Grade Determinations:
In additional to meeting the basic requirements as stated above, you must have the following:
One year of experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level. Individuals assigned as social work program managers must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, demonstrating progressively more professional competency. They may have certification or other post-master's degree training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship, or equivalent supervised professional experience. Social Worker Program Managers manage, direct and oversee a major specialty treatment program at a multi-division facility or at the VISN or VA Central Office level. Typical assignments at the VISN or VACO level include overseeing a VISN homeless program or care coordination program or a national program, such as the Fisher House Program. They have responsibility for staffing, work assignments, budget, clinical services provided and admission criteria for the program, day-to-day program operation, and all reporting requirements. Additionally, program managers at this grade generally have collateral assignments, determined by the needs of the local facility, the VISN and/or VACO. In addition, your application must demonstrate the following professional competencies. (a) Skill in large scale program coordination and administration across multiple sites, which includes consultation, negotiation, and monitoring. (b) Ability to translate management goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled work operations. (c) Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in sound operation of the program. (d) Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners to further program goals and enhance patient centered care. (e) Ability to provide the full range of supervisory duties which would include responsibility for assignment of work to be performed; performance evaluations; selection of staff, training, and recommendation of awards, advancements, and when appropriate, disciplinary action. (f) Ability to oversee the fiscal matters of the functions supervised (including fund controls, contracts, and equipment expenditures), forecast resource and equipment needs, and administer the allocated budget. (g) Skill in developing policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program and in participating in national program development. (h) Ability to collaborate with internal VHA partners, locally and on a national level, as well as external community partners to further program goals and enhance patient centered care. References:
VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G39, Social Worker Qualification Standard, available in local VA Human Resource Offices. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-14. Physical Requirements:
The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-14.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
at the Bonham Domiciliary in Bonham Texas, and organizationally aligned under the Assistant Director for Outpatient Services, Office of the Director, VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS), Dallas, TX. The Department of Veterans Affairs offers Permanent Change of Station (PCS) relocation services. Permanent Change of Station is the relocation of a household due to government convenience in connection with a transfer between duty stations or facilities. Relocation expenses are authorized for this position, however, Appraised Value Offer (AVO), formerly known as the Guaranteed Home Buy Out (GHBO) program, is NOT authorized. For more information go to http:
//vaww.fscdirect.fsc.va.gov/pcs.asp. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates for this position. Major duties and responsibilities include:
The Chief will direct and supervise at a primary level all programs in the Domiciliary Residential Rehabilitation Program (DRRTP). The incumbent has direct line authority and is fully responsible for all aspects of management and supervision for multiple bed specialties and several multi-disciplinary teams. The incumbent serves as the administrative and clinical manager for the 24 hours-a-day, seven days a week multidisciplinary staffed Domiciliary Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (DRRTP) planning, developing, implementing DRRTP policies; and exercising responsibility for program effectiveness, modification, service patterns, coordination of services with other Health Care Systems programs and community agencies. The DRRTP Chief, Social Worker Program Manager directs the day-to-day operations of the 192 bed DRRTP. The DRRTP programs provide a multitude of services and are managed by continuous interaction, liaison and consultation with program managers, Veterans, community partners, community agencies, and central office program officials. These programs include:
1) DRRTP Substance Abuse Residential Treatment Early Phase; 2) DRRTP General Domiciliary; and 3) DRRTP Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. The DRRTP Chief, Social Work Program Manager exercises professional Social Work practice skills and judgment managing, planning, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating domiciliary program operations; and, developing and implementing DRRTP policies relating to domiciliary care and the coordination of care with the various clinical, allied health and administrative services within the healthcare system. Ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and meeting customer needs. Ensures staffs provide full professional responsibility for assigned cases presenting a wide range of psychosocial and environmental problems from prevention, intervention and treatment. Assures the coordinated, integrated, rehabilitative, restorative health and psychosocial rehabilitation for eligible Veterans who are indigent, homeless, substance addictions, post-traumatic stress, and have mental health and/or medical illness within the clinical bed sections. The DRRTP Chief, Social Worker Program Manager directs the operations including allocation of resources of budget, personnel, space and equipment for the DRRTP. Responsible for an operational budget of $1.5 million. Manages fund control points 516 & 550. The incumbent is alert to methods of improving operations and by working within the framework of Human Resource Management Service for recruitment. Represents the DRRTP in a variety of Health Care System (HCS) Services and Community agencies. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with other HCS leadership, Services, and clinics; VACO and VISN Program staff and Behavioral Health Specialist; and community agencies. Establishes outreach activities with community agencies as appropriate. Meets with key customer and coordinating officials to assess customer satisfaction, explain Bonham policy and procedures, and resolve problems that arise. Provides or ensures that subordinates provide customer guidance and training. Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments. Identifies the need for special projects and initiates milestones and goals. Evaluates reports by analyzing facts and performing appropriate research and prepares detailed responses. Determines appropriate recommendations for unresolved or questionable problems and performs follow- up. Researches and determines or recommends appropriate actions or interpretations of issues that impact the Domiciliary, the HCS, VISN, or VA. Initiates or participates in the development of program agreements with other agencies and services. Work Schedule:
7:
30 am - 4:
00 pm or 8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm Financial Disclosure Report:
May be required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/24/2020. 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. English Language Proficient:
Per VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, Paragraph 3j:
No person will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C., chapter 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who is not proficient in written and spoken English. Education Requirement:
You must 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 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 that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a Master of Social Work. Licensure:
Candidate must have a current and active license or certification by a state at the advanced practice level to independently practice social work at the master's degree level AND are you able to provide supervision for licensure. Grade Determinations:
In additional to meeting the basic requirements as stated above, you must have the following:
One year of experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level. Individuals assigned as social work program managers must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, demonstrating progressively more professional competency. They may have certification or other post-master's degree training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship, or equivalent supervised professional experience. Social Worker Program Managers manage, direct and oversee a major specialty treatment program at a multi-division facility or at the VISN or VA Central Office level. Typical assignments at the VISN or VACO level include overseeing a VISN homeless program or care coordination program or a national program, such as the Fisher House Program. They have responsibility for staffing, work assignments, budget, clinical services provided and admission criteria for the program, day-to-day program operation, and all reporting requirements. Additionally, program managers at this grade generally have collateral assignments, determined by the needs of the local facility, the VISN and/or VACO. In addition, your application must demonstrate the following professional competencies. (a) Skill in large scale program coordination and administration across multiple sites, which includes consultation, negotiation, and monitoring. (b) Ability to translate management goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled work operations. (c) Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in sound operation of the program. (d) Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners to further program goals and enhance patient centered care. (e) Ability to provide the full range of supervisory duties which would include responsibility for assignment of work to be performed; performance evaluations; selection of staff, training, and recommendation of awards, advancements, and when appropriate, disciplinary action. (f) Ability to oversee the fiscal matters of the functions supervised (including fund controls, contracts, and equipment expenditures), forecast resource and equipment needs, and administer the allocated budget. (g) Skill in developing policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program and in participating in national program development. (h) Ability to collaborate with internal VHA partners, locally and on a national level, as well as external community partners to further program goals and enhance patient centered care. References:
VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G39, Social Worker Qualification Standard, available in local VA Human Resource Offices. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-14. Physical Requirements:
The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-14.
- Department:
0185 Social Work - Salary Range:
$116,203 to $151,061 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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