The Women Veteran Health Program and Maternity Care Program Social Work Program Coordinator provides clinical evidence-based services and interventions and assists in the execution of comprehensive planning for women's health issues that improve the overall quality of care provided to Women Veterans. The Program Coordinator demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts, cognitive skills, and technically competent social work practice in providing coordination to Women Veterans
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: a. Citizenship. Be a citizen of the United States. b. Education. 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 this 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 http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work. c. Licensure. 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. Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/. d. English Language Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). Grade Determinations: Social Worker (Program Coordinator), GS-12 Experience and Education: One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, demonstrating progressively more professional competency. Candidate 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. Licensure/Certification: Individuals assigned as social worker program coordinator must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level and must be able to provide supervision for licensure. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation, negotiation, and monitoring. Knowledge and ability to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program. Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program. Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting multiple deadlines, and evaluating assigned program area(s). Ability to provide training, orientation, and guidance within clinical practice. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The GS-12 Social Worker Program Coordinator position is above full performance level Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Services.
VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Responsible for ensuring implementation of VHA Directives: Health Care Services for Women Veterans, Women Veterans Program Manager, Maternity Health Care and Coordination, and related VHA directives, handbooks, and/or program guidance. Coordinates women's health services with the WVPM at the main facility and CBOCs. Serves as the point of contact who communicates with the WVPM about issues related to women's health care, environment of care, and policy, and communicating these messages to other staff at the CBOC; and for ensuring and/or providing social work services for pregnant Veterans (e.g., comprehensive psychosocial assessment, intervention plan developed with WHC team, services provided); and that pregnant and post-partum Veterans are screened for depression, intimate partner/domestic violence (IPV/DV), military sexual trauma (MST), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, substance use, and postpartum depression; submits referrals and authorizations for care, as appropriate, of confirmed conditions (cf. 1330.03). Provides clinical evidence-based services including assessments and interventions; program development; Veteran, family, caregiver, and staff education; community outreach; resource development; program evaluation; continuous quality improvement activities; and consultation. Responsible for clinical and administrative programming and operations; developing policies and procedures for program operation; preparing reports and statistics for facility, VISN, and national use. The incumbent may have limited responsibility for the program's budget and control points. The incumbent manages the use of program data for oversight and evaluation. Establishes partnerships and collaborates with facility departments and staff, programs, committees, and community agencies. Participates in direct Veteran, family, and caregiver services to identify and assess risk, safety, supports, resources, and the development and appropriate interventions. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm or 8:0am to 4:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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 #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized