This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.
Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This position is located in Social Work Service, Hampton VA Medical Center (HAMVAMC). The incumbent supervises Social Work staff on the Hampton Campus and CBOC's.
This position provides direct oversite to the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Supervisor and the following areas and teams: All outpatient services in PACT Teams within the HVAMC, Inpatient (ED, Acute Care, Spinal Cord (SCI), Dialysis, and general patient flow), Office of Community Care (OCC). This Social Work leader will assist with the overall operations of Social Work Service. The incumbent also provides direct clinical services to Veterans.
Supervises a group of employees performing work up to and including GS 12 Coordinators and provides administrative, technical, and clinical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit. Performs the administrative and personnel management functions relative to staff supervised. Establish guidelines and performance expectations for staff, clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system.
Observes workers' performance and conducts work performance critiques. Provides informal feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary. Provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters. Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area. Reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests.
Performs work related to the review, monitoring, analysis, planning and assessment of various programs. Responsible for key project activities related to the planning, development, and implementation of project components. Communicates with and utilizes other disciplines (e.g., Nursing, Medicine) to facilitate collaboration and coordination of service to promote the highest standards of Veteran care.
Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm (Monday-Friday) Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more 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: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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/.
kenyel.buyck@va.gov · 470-914-3607
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $123331 – $160332/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-02.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
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