This position is located within the Home and Community-Based Care (H&CBC) department. The Social Worker in this position coordinates the daily operation of the program, develops policies and procedures for program operation, and prepares reports and statistics for the department, Medical Center, VISN, and National use. The Social Worker Program Coordinator utilizes funding data, as well as other information, related to the day-to-day functioning of the MFH in the overall program evaluation.

Duties

The incumbent is a senior social worker who is capable of practicing at the advanced level and has specialized knowledge of practice typically related to dementias, chronic illnesses , and care for the older adult and caregiver. The incumbent should have at least two years in an area of specialized social work practice and be licensed or hold certification in a state at the independent practice level. Provides administrative oversight of the program and administers information and analytical systems to evaluate and enhance the quality of service provided to Veterans. Develops and implements information systems to track service activities such as consults, visits, referrals, inpatient days, Veteran demographics, equipment utilization, and caregiver & Veteran satisfaction. Develops, implements, and evaluates clinical guidelines and protocols to establish appropriate utilization of services. Provides assessment, treatment, and planning for a complex population of Veterans that reflects the age-specific, psychosocial, and functional needs of the Veteran (e.g., spinal cord, geriatric, and mental health population). Performs a wide range of coordination and education services, both internally and externally, and provides technical assistance to local, community partners. In addition, the incumbent uses sound judgment in the interpretation of local, regional, state, and national trends and patterns; the application of guidelines; and the recommendation of program enhancements. The incumbent performs program analysis, development, review, research, and design, as applicable. Performs work related to the review, monitoring, analysis, planning, and assessment of the Medical Foster Home Program. A substantial portion of the workload directed by this position is carried out at one or more locations that are physically removed from the main unit under conditions that make day-to-day coordination complex to administer. Independently deals with crises and effectively uses his/her problem-solving skills to assist the Veteran, family, and staff. Monitors homes with unannounced visits. In addition, the incumbent communicates with the entire multidisciplinary team regarding the Veteran's contentment with the home and the care received in the home. Addresses any circumstance that may arise during weekly team meetings or sooner depending on the issue. This position willingly accepts additional and special assignments that are necessary to meet program goals or Veteran needs. VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Work Schedule: MON-FRI 8:00a.m-4:30p.m Telework: N/A Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: U.S. citizenship: Must a citizen of the United States. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency: 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 (MSW) 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. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) Licensure. Must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the advanced practice level to qualify at the GS-12 level. (COPY OF LICENSE REQUIRED) GS-12 GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Experience: Must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, demonstrating progressively more professional competency. Program coordinators at the GS-12 grade are administratively responsible for a clinical program providing treatment to patients in a major specialty. They may be the sole practitioner in this specialty at the facility and typically provide direct patient care services in the program area. They manage the daily operation of the program, develop policies and procedures for program operation, and prepare reports and statistics for facility, VISN, and national use. They may be responsible for the program's budget. Applicants must also meet the Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below: 1. In-depth knowledge of the program coordinated, and demonstrated knowledge and ability to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program. 2. Knowledge and skill in management/administration, which includes supervision, consultation, negotiation, and monitoring. 3. Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program. 4. Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet multiple deadlines, and evaluate assigned program area(s). 5. Ability to provide training, orientation, consultation and guidance within clinical specialization of practice. References: VA Handbook 5005/23, Part II, Appendix G39. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12 .Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary, but requires some walking, standing, bending, the carrying of light items such as books and papers, and traveling.

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 Oscar G Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility 325 East H Street Iron Mountain, MI 49801 US
• Name: Jeremy Burton
• Phone: 7089010850
• Email: [email protected]