The Social Worker - Whole Health Program Coordinator is assigned to Whole Health Service and is responsible for development and maintenance of professional standards of service, initiating and effecting changes in methods that will promote efficient practice, and coordination of the Whole Health System with other programs within the Jonathan M. Wainwright VA Medical Center catchment area and in conjunction with other sites through the VISN 20 Whole Health Telehealth Service Agreement.

Duties

Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf Social Work: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Social-Worker-Career-Flyer.pdf The incumbent is responsible to the Whole Health Clinical Director of the Whole Health Service and practices independently, exercising initiative and independent judgment in day-to-day activities. FUNCTIONS OR SCOPE OF ASSIGNED DUTIES: 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 including visit, referrals, patient demographics, equipment utilization, and patient satisfaction in concert with the Whole Health leadership. Supervises provides clinical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit/services including monitoring outreach efforts and for the coordination, planning, and development of key administrative activities for the Whole Health Program. Adheres to all current directives of Veterans Healthcare Association (VHA) and meet current Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (GARF) and The Joint Commission (T JC) standards and accreditations in a timely and efficient manner. Formulates, interprets, and implements policies and procedures for outpatient programs and the Whole Health Service as appropriate. Incumbent represents the administrative decisions of the Clinical Director, Whole Health Service, and is responsible for the integration of the Well-Being programs in Whole Health operations. Assists the Whole Health Clinical Director in initiating action to fill Whole Health vacancies and works with the other members of the Whole Health leadership team in interviewing and selecting job applicants. Serves as a member of the Whole Health Leadership team and serves on other Jonathan M. Wainwright VA Medical Center and VISN 20 committees, focus groups, and administrative/clinical boards in addition to representing Whole Health Service on special projects as deemed appropriate. Oversees the development and implementation of a financial management system, which includes cost and budget analysis, forecasting, and control of any funds which may be assigned to the program under the incumbent's oversight. The incumbent is responsible for budget formulation, control point management, and ethical and appropriate procurement of supplies. Participates and plans "in-service" training programs and works with the individual staff in identifying learning needs and necessary special educational programs and readings to meet these needs to further staff growth in professional/clinical knowledge and skills. Expects to perform collateral duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 0800 - 1630 Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Available. Ad=hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 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. 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. 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). 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: Social Worker (Program Coordinator), GS-12 Experience and Education. One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, demonstrating progressively more professional competency. Candidate 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. 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. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation, negotiation, and monitoring. Knowledge and ability to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program. Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program. Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting multiple deadlines, and evaluating assigned program area(s). Ability to provide training, orientation, and guidance within clinical practice. Preferred Experience: Preferred 2 years of experience working with individuals experiencing crisis and suicidal ideation preferable within a VA setting References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/120 PART II APPENDIX G39 II-G39-1 APPENDIX G39. SOCIAL WORKER QUALIFICATION STANDARD GS-0185 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-12 Physical Requirements: Light lifting, under 15 pounds; Light carrying, under 15 pounds; Use of fingers; Walking, 2 hours; Standing, 2 hours; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Hearing (aid may be permitted); Emotional/Mental Stability; Working outside; Working in excessive cold; Working in dry atmospheric conditions; Working near electrical energy; Working near slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Working closely with others or alone.

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 Jonathan M Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center 77 Wainwright Drive Walla Walla, WA 99362 US
• Name: Hector Jebulan
• Phone: (253) 582-8440 X75538
• Email: [email protected]