Social Worker (Program Coordinator) - Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program
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 individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
Major duties
The Oklahoma VA Health Care System, Social Work Service, is currently recruiting for one (1) Social Worker (Program Coordinator) at the North Portland CBOC, Oklahoma City, OK . VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Please complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. The Incumbent serves as Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program Coordinator (IPVAPC) whose primary responsibilities are to provide clinical and administrative support of VHA Directive 1198. These responsibilities include program development, assessment, monitoring, and provision of direct evidence-based interventions for Veterans who experience and/or use intimate partner violence and/or sexual assault. Other duties include providing VA staff and community training, education, and outreach; resource development; continuous quality improvement activities; and evaluation/consultation. The incumbent must have strong verbal and writing skills and ability to contribute to the development of strategic planning for local action plans. Major Duties and Responsibilities: The IPVAPC will develop, execute, monitor, and report on the measures related to VHA Directive 1198. The IPVAPC ensures compliance and collaboration with local facility and the directive and may also be responsible for VA Central Office Megabus Pilot Project initiatives as applicable. The incumbent oversees facility needs and program assessments to assist in the development of action plans related to fulfilling the requirements of VHA Directive 1198 and the Megabus pilot program as applicable. The IPVAPC will develop and administer information and analytical systems to evaluate and enhance the quality of service provided to Veterans, families, Caregivers and VA employees impacted by intimate partner violence or sexual violence. The IPVAPC responsibilities further include development and implementation of information systems to track service activities including visits, referrals, demographics, equipment utilization and Veteran satisfaction. The IPVAPC also develops, implements, and evaluates clinical guidelines and protocols to establish appropriate utilization of services. The incumbent participates in direct Veteran, family, Caregiver, and VA employee contacts to identify and assess risk, safety, supports and the development and application of directed clinical treatment interventions. The IPVAPC advises and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams throughout the medical center and respective communities in the service area on intimate partner violence (IPV) and sexual assault issues The incumbent provides referrals to VA medical and mental health treatment and to other VA services including VA benefits, as well as community-based social services and other non-VA entitlement programs. If appropriate, the incumbent provides referrals or consults for Veterans or their intimate partners to other VA programs including but not limited to Military Sexual Trauma, Caregiver Support Program, Family and Couples' Programs, Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, and inpatient services including psychiatric treatment, Substance Use Treatment, and Community Residential Care Programs. The incumbent serves as a consultant and advocate for helping staff understand the complex issues faced by Veterans, their families, caregivers, and their intimate partners who are impacted by intimate partner violence or sexual assault when seeking care from VA and other government and community agencies. Other Duties As Assigned Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Compressed/Flexible: Not available Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not available Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not available EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more 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) 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 #: 60266-0 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not available
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. English Language Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). 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/Certification. Individuals assigned as supervisory social workers must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level, and must be able to provide supervision for licensure. 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. 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: (a) Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation, negotiation, and monitoring. (b) Knowledge and ability to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program. (c) Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program. (d) Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting multiple deadlines, and evaluating assigned program area(s). (e) Ability to provide training, orientation, and guidance within clinical practice Assignments. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty), and variety and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. Program coordinators at the GS12 grade level are administratively responsible for a clinical program providing treatment to Veterans in a major specialty area, such as but not limited to: Spinal Cord Injury, Homeless Continuum Veteran Program, Hospice and Palliative Care Program, Suicide Prevention Program, Veterans Justice Outreach, Caregiver Support Program and Community Nursing Home Program. The program coordinator may be the sole practitioner in this specialty at the facility and typically provide direct patient care services in the program area. The program coordinator oversees the daily operation of the program, develop policies and procedures for program operation, and prepare reports and statistics for facility, VISN, and national use Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. This vacancy is being announced above the full performance level at a GS-12 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019
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