The Health Technician is assigned to the Vocational Rehabilitation Services/Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) Programs in the Mental Health Service at the VA Black Hills Health Care System. This position provides physical, hands-on patient assistance and ensures patient safety, educational classes, transportation services, case management, and clerical support are available for the care and treatment of Veterans in the programs.

Duties

Major duties include but are not limited to: Oversee housekeeping duties at the CWT Transitional Residence (CWT/TR) Program, Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), and VA clinics where CWT services are provided. Conduct regular recurring building and safety inspections and fire drills, submitting work orders for correction and/or reports to VA Police, VA Fire Department, and supervisor. Coordinate with Facilities Management to ensure all safety issues are addressed. Administer breathalyzers and urine/drug screenings. Take vitals and administer medical tests within scope of practice, such as COVID-19. Document Veterans' participation in the Veteran's electronic medical record. Travel, as needed, to all four VA Black Hills CWT/TR Programs and locations where outpatient services are provided. Provide clerical and administrative support for Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Maintain CWT/TR bed reports, files, rosters, and record of patient conduct. Prepare preliminary reports of incidents involving CWT and CWT/TR participants. Perform safety checks on CWT vehicles weekly for general safe operation. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm Telework: Position may be authorized for Ad-hoc telework. Virtual: This is NOT a virtual position. Position Description Title/PD#: Health Technician/PD20862A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Bargaining Unit Position: Yes - AFGE The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• Driver's license is required
• Pre-employment physical may be required
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. GS-05 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-04 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes but is not limited to: providing clerical/administrative support (such as answering phones and/or scheduling appointments); preparing and/or maintaining various reports; assisting with patient assistance/safety; and overseeing housekeeping or safety aspects of a facility. OR Applicants may substitute education for the experience required for the GS-05 level. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, with major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position. OR Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at the GS-05 level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond the first 60 semester hours of a course of study leading to a bachelor's degree to be creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirements. Two full academic years of study, or 60 semester hours, beyond the second year is equivalent to 1 year of specialized experience. To calculate, first identify the percentage of required education you have earned (when substituting, you cannot use the first 60 semester hours that you earned). Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at the GS-05. For example, an applicant who has 90 semester hours of undergraduate level education (i.e., 50% of education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience (i.e., 50% of the required experience) would equal 100% of the required experience for the position. A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Computer SkillsPatient CareRisk Management Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

When academic credit is expressed in contract months, units, or other terms that differ from conventional semester or quarter hours, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide an interpretation of such credits from the appropriate institution in order to equate them to the semester or quarter hours specified in the standard.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

Contacts

• Address VA Black Hills Health Care System 113 Comanche Road Fort Meade, SD 57741 US
• Name: Sarah Drey
• Phone: 319-339-7047
• Email: [email protected]