The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager (Social Work Program Coordinator) The position is a member of a diverse, multi-professional team who works independently and has extensive experience with program and project analysis and management. The incumbent is based at the VA Roseburg Healthcare System. Organizationally the position is located within the Roseburg campus and as a direct report to the Medical Center Director.

Duties

The position is expected to demonstrate leadership, initiative, and resourcefulness in execution of their assigned tasks. Additionally, the position is expected to make independent decisions about the appropriate allocation of time and effort to individual and collaborative projects and to keep his or her direct supervisor and DE&I leadership informed at all times should there be any issues or difficulty in achieving established timelines and/or goals. The position must also be familiar with VA policies and procedures and the importance of maintaining and enhancing relationships with the responsible program offices assigned to each of the operating plans. The primary purpose of the position is to serve as the Chief, DE&I Officer, reporting directly to the Medical Center Director. Functions: Program Management The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager will lead the development and implementation of proactive diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives that will support the VISN20/VA Roseburg Health Care System's efforts to define, understand, assess, foster, and cultivate diversity. The position serves as the facility subject matter expert on diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an expert advisor on diversity, equity, and inclusion to executive leadership at the facility and at the VISN level. Given that focus on and many national initiatives around DEI activities are new, undefined, or rapidly changing due to changing laws and federal initiatives, the counsel provided by, and expertise offered by this position is invaluable and complex. The position will lead the development of a vision and effective strategy that champions the importance and value of a diverse and inclusive work environment. Additionally, the DE&I Manager will engage managers and staff to build a welcoming and inclusive culture at all RVAHS sites. The position serves as a program manager for DEI which will encompass complex assigned projects, working directly with business owners and major initiative leads. The position will serve as an advisor by providing leadership and guidance to their responsible teams, providing valuable consultative services to senior leaders within the medical center and on collaborative, VISN level work, and will assist in the planning, development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of milestones for each plan. This includes development and ongoing review of all initiatives, program scopes and schedules, including program guidelines, requirements, and deliverables. The position will also require active, independent problem solving, including requirement refinement, corrective action, and plan modification. Mastery of project management and change management skills across multiple services and disciplines throughout the healthcare system will be essential. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 0800-1630 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Recruitment and Relocation 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/. 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: In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates. Social Worker (Program Coordinator), GS-13 (1) 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. (2) 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. (3) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs. (a) Skill in coordinating and implementing one or more specialty program(s), across the facility. (b) Skill in local policy and practice development, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program as prescribed by the program handbook or national directive. (c) Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting multiple deadlines, and evaluating assigned program area(s). (d) Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners to further program goals and enhance patient centered care. (e) 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. (f) 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. (g) Knowledge of organizational structure and impact on program operations. Preferred Experience: The incumbent of this position will be required to travel and specifically travel via car regularly to locations within the RVACHS catchment areas; on way travel does exceed 5 hours. Also travel will be required for training and conferences outside of the catchment area. Must have leadership experience around cultural transformation related to better living the values of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEi) within an organization. Must demonstrate experience with complex projects, working directly with business owners and major initiative leads.: serve as an advisor by providing leadership and guidance to their responsible teams, providing valuable consultative services to senior leaders within the medical center. References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/120 PART II APPENDIX G39 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Services.

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 Roseburg VA Medical Center 913 Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard Roseburg, OR 97471 US
• Name: Caleb Stone
• Phone: 208-422-1315
• Email: [email protected]