Social Worker Program Coordinator

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Incumbent serves as a Social Worker Program Coordinator at the GS-12 grade level and is administratively responsible for a clinical program providing treatment to patients in the Housing and Urban Development/VA Supportive Housing program at the Clement J.

Zablocki VAMC in Milwaukee, WI.

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: Social workers must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j.

Education: Must 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.

Licensure: You must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level, and must be able to provide supervision for licensure.

This is typically satisfied at the LCSW level and varies per state requirements.

GS-12 ASWB Examination: Complete and pass the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) advanced generalist or clinical examination.

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).

GS-12 Level: You must possess one year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level (VA or Non VA) Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, demonstrating progressively more professional competency Examples of specialized experience at the GS-11 include, but are not limited to: assessing and documenting identified behaviors or symptoms of abuse, neglect, exploitation and/or intimate partner violence use of clinical social work skills maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality per policies, handbooks or directives acting as an advocate with appropriate community service providers and agencies when it serves the best interest of the patient and family members/caregiver independently assessing the psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and their family members, identifying the patient's strengths, weaknesses, coping skills, and psychosocial acuity.

In addition to the experience above, you must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 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 is Above the Full Performance Level. for Social Workers.

The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS 12 Preferred Experience: Experience with home visits, mental health and substance use disorder preferred.

Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary. Physical demands do not exceed those of a typical office setting.

There may be some walking, standing, twisting, turning, sitting, pushing, bending, repetitive keyboarding, or carrying of light items. Major Duties:

Responsible for program oversight, monitoring and administration, serving as primary contact with the local Public Housing Authority (PHA's) and direct patient care (directly or through referral) necessary to ensure that VA Medical Centers, community health or mental health providers and agencies that serve homeless populations.

Prepares reports and statistics for facility, VISN, and national use.

Manages and controls the use of data related to this program regarding day to day functioning and program evaluation and, in conjunction with the Program Manager, plans and organizes patient care activities.

The Social Worker Program Coordinator exercises mature professional judgment and is licensed to practice at the independent clinical level, has specialized knowledge of practice typically related to specific diagnoses and the population of homeless veterans.

Functions of Practice Include: Administers information and analytical systems to evaluate and enhance the quality of service provided to patients.

Develops and implements information systems to track service activities including visits, referrals, inpatient days, patient demographics, equipment utilization and patient satisfaction.

Develops, implements and evaluates clinical guidelines and protocols to establish appropriate utilization of services.

Provides Technical assistance based on monitoring activities and program reviews, and the development and analysis of information.

Responsible for key project activities related to the planning, development, and implementation of the project component. Must maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license.

Patient Care Independently performs case finding functions and outreach, identifying and screening patients for psychosocial needs.

Independently diagnoses mental and substance use disorders, implement treatment modalities, provide counseling or psychotherapy for individuals, families and groups.

Performs clinical social work functions and specialized clinical social work functions Performs case finding functions and outreach independently, identifying and screening patients for psychosocial needs.

Develops treatment plans in collaboration with the veteran/family and with the interdisciplinary treatment team. Independently identifies high-risk patients and provides clinical care and services.

Provides crisis intervention services, seeking to address the cause as well as the presenting complaint, coordinates family conferences and serves as liaison to family members.

Establishes and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with veterans and their families.

Independently provides consultation services to other staff regarding the psychosocial needs and substance use disorder treatment needs of veterans and the impact of psychosocial problems and substance use on health care and adherence to treatment plan.

Performs other related duties as assigned. Preferred Experience: Experience with home visits, mental health and substance use disorder preferred.

VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Full Time Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: May Be available with Supervisory approval and needs of the Service.

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: AD-HOC Not on a Regular Re-occurring Basis.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 08603F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized