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. 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.

Duties

The Social Worker (Program Program Coordinator - Workplace Violence Prevention Programs) is responsible for the administrative and clinical aspects of the Workplace Violence Prevention Program at the VAPSHCS, including the Disruptive Behavior Committee (DBC), Employee Threat Assessment Team (ETAT), Disruptive Behavior Reporting System (DBRS), and the Workplace Behavioral Risk Assessment (WBRA). Additionally, the WVPP program manager works closely with the Center for Education and Development to ensure the Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior (PMDB) program is implemented as outlined in the national directive. Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties: Maintains a cohesive team of staff from a variety of disciplines and supervisory chains of authority to ensure targeted and evidence-based efforts to promote the safety of beneficiaries and personnel of the VAPSHCS. The incumbent provides administrative oversight and clinical consultation to more than 25 over interdisciplinary team members for whom the incumbent is not the designated first line rating authority. The incumbent collaborates effectively with the facility's Executive Leadership Team, VA Police, the VA Office of Inspector General, the national WVPP Office, and other key stakeholders on an ongoing basis. Coordinates and chairs the inter/multidisciplinary Behavioral Threat Assessment Teams including the e DBC and the ETAT. The incumbent cochairs the Workplace Violence Prevention Committee (WVPC) and serves on multiple facility national level committees. The WVPP Program Manager demonstrates experience in leading diverse and interdisciplinary teams. Maintains proficiency in current evidence-based behavioral threat assessment and management practice and overseeing the day-to-day business of the inter/multidisciplinary committee that reviews incidents of Patient-Generated Disruptive Behaviors and Visitor Generated Disruptive Behaviors. This role involves staying abreast of the latest evidence-based risk assessment and management literature and tools; conducting and delegating clinical threat/risk assessments to determine recommendations for risk mitigation strategies to use in consultation with VA providers, clinical staff, and DBC members; informing and providing risk relevant clinical interventions in cases of disruptive or violent behavior history; providing and overseeing education to staff; providing timely and accurate responses to action items and recommendations made by the DBC; and ensuring ongoing training of team members in evidence-based threat assessment and threat management practice. The DBC Chair provides biannual updates to the Clinical Executive Board and collaborates closely with the Chief of Staff and Deputy Director. Serves as a Facility Administrator for the Disruptive Behavior Reporting System (DBRS). The DBRS is a secure and facility managed web-based data collection site of disruptive behavior events occurring at VHA facilities. The WVPP Program Manager is responsible for collecting, quickly communicating, and managing disruptive event information at all VAPSHCS locations. Additionally, the WVPP Program Manager is responsible for responding to FOIA and Congressional requests and inquiries directed to the DBC, ETAT, PMDB program and/or the WVPP. The incumbent also takes a lead role in the annual submission of the annual WBRA which provides data for each fiscal year to the National WVPP Office. Maintains a primary responsibility for the development and implementation of all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) within the Workplace Violence Prevention Programs. The incumbent works effectively with several different services and programs (i.e. Medicine, Mental Health, Nursing, SW, Safety Office, Executive Leadership, Regional council, Pharmacy, and others) to develop specific procedures designed to promote the safety of the VAPSHCS. The WVPP Program Manager has oversight and administrative authority over all programming and participates in program development, implementation, and evaluation. Additionally, the WVPP Program Manager works closely with leadership to develop strategic plans for the growth and development of the program. The incumbent ensures that the VAPSHCS is in full compliance with all VHA directives and other regulations. The WVPP Program Manager is responsible for reporting required data to VHA and other monitoring entities and for ensuring internal and external surveys and reviews result in a fully successful review. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 0800 - 1630, Seattle Division Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Please contact the EDRP Coordinator @ [email protected]. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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 social worker program coordinator 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: GS-13, Social Worker (Program Coordinator) 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. AND 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. References: VHA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G39, Qualifications for Social Workers. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. Physical Requirements: The physical demands of this position involve primarily walking, talking, driving, use of the telephone, etc. Strenuous physical activity is not required although the incumbent is expected to withstand pressure and stress as part of their day-to-day activities.

Education

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

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. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address VA Puget Sound Health Care System 1660 South Columbian Way Seattle, WA 98108 US
• Name: Hector Jebulan
• Phone: (253) 582-8440 X75538
• Email: [email protected]