The VISN 6 Network Homeless Program Manager (NHPM) is responsible for the overall coordination and oversight of the complexity of Homeless Programs on VISN 6 campuses and in the communities to include: Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH), Grant and Per Diem (GPO), Healthcare for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Contract Residential Services (CRS), Homeless-Patient Aligned Care Teams (H-PACT) Support Services for Veteran Families (SSVF), and Veterans Justice Programs (VJP).

Duties

VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited too: Leads the ·development of network-wide guidelines for program standardization of data capture and service delivery for Homeless Programs Responsible for developing mechanism for monitoring compliance with associated performance measures as well as developing a system for standardized outcome assessment across programs. Ensures that legislative directives on homelessness are implemented. Develops and recommends guidelines and criteria for proper staffing, equipment and facilities for new and existing Homeless Programs in coordination with the VISN 6 Chief Medical Officer, VISN 6 Chief Mental Health Officer, National Homeless Program Office and other entities as appropriate. Conducts and analyzes studies and projects fundamental to planning, programming and budgeting of Homeless resources such as forecasts of technological changes, bed utilization, future patient workloads, staffing projections and cost comparisons. Makes proposals to the VISN Chief Mental Health Officer and the VISN Chief Medical Officer. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Available; Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

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. 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/. English Language Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). Grade Determinations: Social Worker (Program Manager), GS-14 Experience and Education. One year of experience equivalent to the GS- 13 grade level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, demonstrating progressively more professional competency. Individual 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. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all the following KSAs: Skill in large scale program coordination and administration across multiple sites, which includes consultation, negotiation, and monitoring. Ability to translate management goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled work operations. Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and to develop and implement solutions that result in sound operation of the program. 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 which would include responsibility for assignment of work to be performed; performance evaluations; 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. Skill in developing policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program and in participating in national program development. Ability to collaborate with internal VHA partners, locally and on a national level, as well as external community partners to further program goals and enhance patient centered care. Preferred Experience: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certifications Full independent licensure at the advanced practice level At least two years should be in an area of specialized social work practice Experience in conducting visits to impacted areas and emergency shelters, possibly in conjunction with VA Disaster Emergency Medical Personal system (DEMPS) or other Emergency Management response protocols Prior experience working with homeless Veterans or any stigmatized population References: VA Handbook 5005/120, Part II Appendix G39, Social Work Qualification Standard GS-185 Veterans Health Administration. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-14. Physical Requirements: Position is primarily sedentary, with some walking, standing, bending and carrying of light items. There is a significant amount of travel to the VISN's numerous geographic locations as well as in the community - participating in interagency meetings, community providers forums, etc.

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 VHA VISN 6 Human Resources 3518 WESTGATE DRIVE DURHAM, NC 27707 US
• Name: Alexandria Williams
• Email: [email protected]