The Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) Supervisory Social Worker is located at VA Pittsburgh Health Care System (VAPHS), a highly complex 1A facility that encompasses two major campuses and 6 CBOCs. The Supervisory Social Worker has significant personnel management responsibilities for the incumbent assesses the mission and goals of the VA, VISN and VAPHS, in terms of psychosocial needs of Veterans and the programs that serve them.
VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU The incumbent performs work related to the review, monitoring, analysis, planning and assessment of various outpatient clinic programs. Has administrative responsibility for clinical program development and is accountable for clinical program effectiveness and modification of service patterns.
Plans, establishes, and implements policies and procedures; develops individual or group goals and objectives as well as monitors, operates, evaluates, coordinates and oversees the Social Work staff of the assigned program area. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff, clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system. Observes workers' performance; demonstrates and conducts work performance critiques.
Provides informal feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Works to resolves informal complaints and grievances. Develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary. Implements disciplinary measures as appropriate. Provides guidance to staff related to work and administrative duties. Reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests. Assures that subordinates are trained and fully comply with the provisions of the safety regulations.
Administratively responsible for a clinical program providing treatment to Veterans in a major specialty area. Oversees daily operation of the program, developing policies and procedures for program operation, and prepare reports and statistics for facility, VISN and national use. Responsible for developing and monitoring staff compliance with practice, standards and guidelines on documentation, workload, data entry, ethical practice and service delivery.
Provides analysis and evaluation of clinical program data to identify system-wide trends and needs to enhance the quality of service. Administratively responsible for clinical programming. Provides leadership, direction, orientation, coaching, in-service training, staff development and continuing education programs for assigned staff. Initiate and conduct a variety of program or service audits and reports, including productivity assessments.
Oversee program operations and evaluations, identifying areas for improvement, gathering relevant data, assessing the data, developing and implementing ideas for improvement and evaluating efficacy of improvement efforts. Develops, implements, evaluates and reports on program performance; including assigned measures, monitors, data and other metrics of interest. **PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION MUST TRAVEL BETWEEN THE MAIN FACILITY AND THE LOCAL CBOCS.
A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE IS REQUIRED** Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 646-02804-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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Amberly.Betsill@va.gov · (412) 822-3105
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $114920 – $149398/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-28.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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