Social Worker (Program Coordinator) - BHIP Flow Coordinator

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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.

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.

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 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: 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/.

Physical Requirements: Traveling throughout the medical center is required, as is performing activities involving sitting, walking, standing, bending, and carrying such items as books, papers, and files.

In carrying out responsibilities, it may be necessary for the incumbent to travel into the community where they conduct interviews with the Veterans, their families, representatives of community health and welfare agencies and law enforcement agencies.

The incumbent must possess a current Driver's License and drive a government vehicle in carrying out professional duties when deemed necessary. Major Duties:

Duties included, but not limited to: Screening/Assessment: Develop psychosocial assessments with the treatment team, veteran, and family to identify strengths, needs, and supports, aiming to optimize functioning.

Conduct initial and reassessments as per policy, contributing to treatment planning.

Treatment Planning/Goal Setting: Collaborate with the veteran, family, and BHIP staff to develop and set achievable treatment goals.

Referrals: Serve as the expert on VA/community resources, educating and referring veterans and families to appropriate services based on preferences.

Resource Development: Maintain and enhance the social service resource files, referring veterans to needed services.

Advocacy: Act as a veteran advocate, supporting their rights within bureaucracy, and encourage self-advocacy for independence.

Crisis Intervention: Conduct rapid assessments and develop crisis management plans, following clinic protocols during emergencies.

Education/Health Promotion: Provide education on resources, entitlements, advance directives, and refer to team members for health education needs.

Service Coordination: Review provider notes, educate veterans and families on options, and collaborate to select the best course of action.

Psychotherapy: Offer ongoing therapy to address mental health challenges, substance abuse, or chronic illnesses.

Discharge/Aftercare Planning: Assist in planning discharge and aftercare, including housing and medical arrangements, involving the veteran and family.

On-call services-The incumbent will participate in on-call rotation.

HTP-Assist with social work interns as requested Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.

Contact VISN5HREDRPCoordinators@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.

Learn more 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.