Social Worker (Program Coordinator)
What you'd do
The role of the Women Veteran Program Coordinator (WVPC) is a Social Work Program Coordinator whose primary responsibilities are to provide clinical evidence-based services and interventions; program development; Veteran and staff education on Women's Health programming and resources; community outreach; resource development; continuous quality improvement activities; and evaluation/consultation.
Major duties
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The role of the Women Veteran Program Coordinator (WVPC) is a Social Work Program Coordinator whose primary responsibilities are to provide clinical evidence-based services and interventions; program development; Veteran and staff education on Women's Health programming and resources; community outreach; resource development; continuous quality improvement activities; and evaluation/consultation. In addition, the incumbent must be a skilled communicator capable of developing effective partnerships with local, state and federal agencies as well as non-governmental organizations. The WVPC includes administrative, leadership and clinical elements combined to support activities relative to Women's health care and meeting the needs of Women Veterans such as: Collaborating with the WVPM, Women Veteran Program staff and V AMC staff to design, develop and evaluate program performance and activities to enhance health care delivery. Conducting outreach activities at the local level to increase awareness of Women Veterans health services offered in the Veterans' Health Administration (VHA). Being knowledgeable of and implementing the VHA and Veterans Integrated Network System (VISN) strategic goals related to the provision of healthcare to Women Veterans. Being knowledgeable of and using data sources to assess and evaluate the Saginaw V AMC Women's Health Program. Serving as subject matter expert regarding communication of health care trends and issues involving Women Veterans' health at the facility level. Conducting program and/or service audits and completing designated clinical practice audits and reports. Encouraging and participating in work groups to validate and improve health care delivery to Women Veterans. Assists in the development of policies and procedures for program operation in the area of specialty and assists the WVPM with reports and statistics for the facility, VISN and national use. Works directly with Women Veterans to assess their satisfaction and experience of care received within the Saginaw VAMC, as well as to assure a safe environment free from harassment. May participate in the facility's Social Work On Call Program, providing after hours coverage in accordance with established eligibility criteria, scheduling procedures, and program protocols. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): 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 #: 93270-0 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
What you need to qualify
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. 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. 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. Grandfathering Provision. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). 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: In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates. 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. Preferred Experience: Working within the area of women's mental and physical healthcare, as well as coordinating outreach events and activities. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. Physical Requirements: The incumbent must able to sit at a desk to work at a computer, engage in light to moderate physical activity including sitting, walking, bending, and carrying supplies. Must be able to perform primarily light and sedentary duties with occasionally moderate physical demands, exercise patience, and control emotions, with reasonable accommodation if necessary, without endangering the health and safety of the social worker or others. Position requires walking throughout the clinic and/or Medical Center, standing for extended periods of time, and involves sitting at a computer and in counsel and consultation with Veterans and interdisciplinary teams. Position will require travel to other VA sites such as Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), for Women's Health related trainings, into the community for outreach activities, to community agencies and/or partners in support of the Women's Health and the Women Veterans Program. Applicant must have a valid, active, unrestricted driver's license. This position also requires close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
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