Social Worker (Program Coordinator)

Social Worker (Program Coordinator)

Major duties include but are not limited to the following: The incumbent serves as Social Worker (Program Coordinator) at the GS-12 grade and is responsible for all program coordination and program operations for the VA Pittsburgh Hoptel and Master of Social Work (MSW) Trainees programs. They are administratively responsible for all programs functioning to include daily operation, developing policies and standard practices for program operation, preparing reports and as the coordinator serves as the supervisor to the MSW Trainees. This role includes all onboarding, supervisory equipment management, clinical competencies, performance management, and administrative oversight. The incumbent is responsible for the professional and administrative management of both the Hoptel Program and the MSW Trainee Program within the Comprehensive Social Services Care Line across all VAPHS campuses. They oversee social work clinical services for the Hoptel Program and manage daily operations, program coordination, and clinical oversight for both program areas. The incumbent also leads program planning, development, and implementation of policies for Hoptel guests, working collaboratively with medical services to address complex lodging coordination needs related to medical appointments, surgical procedures, and accommodations programs. The incumbent must travel between VAPHS main facilities and VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinics as needed. A valid driver's license is required.

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: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 07027F

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized