Department of Veterans Affairs
Social Worker
Los Angeles, California
Sponsorship not specified$79k-$124kDetected 1 day ago
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Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role30
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level II)66
Fits your clock70
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About the role
- This position offers opportunities for professionals who value variety, teamwork, and making an immediate impact in Veterans' lives.
- 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.
- Unofficial transcripts(s) are acceptable].
Requirements
- A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work.
- Conferral of degree(s) must be stated on transcript(s).
- Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level.
- If they choose to return at a later date to the GS-0185 series, they must be licensed or certified to qualify for employment as a social worker.
- None above the basic qualifications Social Worker, GS-11 Experience and Licensure.
- In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates.
- In addition to meeting basic requirements, a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required one year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting.
Nice to have
- Preferred Experience: Holds an Independent license Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates.
Skills
- VA Handbook 5005/120, Part II, Appendix G39, Social Work Qualification Standard, GS-0185, Veterans Health Administration.
Compensation
- $79k-$124k
Visa & Work Authorization
- 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
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