Social Worker (Program Coordinator)- Suicide Prevention)
What you'd do
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
Major duties
VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU The Suicide Prevention Program Manager oversees suicide prevention activities for the Kansas City VAMC. Suicide Prevention Services include, but are not limited to: Veteran Crisis Line Calls referrals, REACH VET program, suicide prevention activities between KCVA and the regional Vet Center, Suicide Behavior and Overdose Reports, any requirements outlined in the Suicide Prevention Program Guide and additional directives, memos or policies, and various other committees and activities. The Program Manager facilitates access to care as a primary strategic priority and facilitates patient centered, recovery-focused care for this clinical population as well as supervises a number of multidisciplinary professional staff including Senior Social Workers, Social Workers, administrative support assistant, and master's level social work practicum students. Duties include but are not limited to: Program Coordination and Management Directs daily operations of the Suicide Prevention Program, including personnel, space, and equipment resource allocation. Reviews and enhances communication, workflow, and administrative systems for improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Ensures full compliance with VA and KCVA policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements applicable to suicide prevention services. Monitors medical center performance and outcomes related to populations served by Suicide Prevention. Supervision & Staff Leadership Supervises multidisciplinary staff, including senior social workers, social workers, administrative support staff, and graduate social work trainees. Provides guidance on safe working practices, occupational health, emergency preparedness, and fire protection standards. Community & Interagency Coordination Develops strong and effective partnerships with community agencies to ensure continuity of care and smooth transitions for Veterans. Represents KCVA and the Suicide Prevention Program in regional collaborations with the Vet Center and other stakeholders. Compliance, Safety & EEO Responsibilities Supports Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action objectives and ensures program adherence to these principles. Ensures workplace safety practices are applied to minimize risk of work-related injuries and illnesses. Clinical and Operational Oversight Facilitates Veteran access to care as a primary strategic priority. Promotes patient-centered, recovery-oriented care for Veterans at risk for suicide. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: As determined by the agency policy (Ad-hoc) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
What you need to qualify
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: 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. Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/. 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). Grade Determinations: Social Worker (Program Coordinator), GS-13 (1) Experience/Education. One year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, demonstrating progressively more professional competency. Candidates 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. (2) 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. (3) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs. Skill in coordinating and implementing one or more specialty program(s), across the facility. Skill in local policy and practice development, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program as prescribed by the program handbook or national directive. Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting multiple deadlines, and evaluating assigned program area(s). Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners to further program goals and enhance patient centered care. Ability to provide the full range of supervisory duties including assignment of work to be performed; performance evaluations; and selection of staff, training, and recommendation of awards, advancements, and when appropriate, disciplinary action. Ability to oversee the fiscal matters of the functions supervised (including fund controls, contracts, and equipment expenditures), forecast resource and equipment needs, and administer the allocated budget. Knowledge of organizational structure and impact on program operations. Preferred Experience: Mental Health Suicide Prevention 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-13. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-13. Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the Program Manager is frequently required to stand, walk, and bend, climb stairs, and reach with hands and arms. The Program Manager must have good manual dexterity and keyboarding skills. The Program Manager must be able to communicate efficiently by expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. In addition the Program Manager must be able to utilize, view, or read information on computer screens and operate the telecommunication equipment. The individual must be able to operate a motor vehicle or secure transportation through other means. Social worker duties include personal encounters with patients, visitors, and other employees. These individuals may experience crisis, may become volatile and require de-escalation techniques, as well as extreme patience. Social workers are required to have excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills to interact with individuals with a wide variety of medical and psychiatric conditions including handling potentially aggressive behavior.
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