The Social Worker Program Coordinator will provide service to the Veterans enrolled at the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS). The incumbent will provide supervisory oversight for the Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Program. Responsibilities are complex in scope, involving full management of a specialty program with nationally mandated services and supervision of a diverse professional staff.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to: The incumbent provides leadership, direction, orientation, coaching, in service training, staff development, and continuing education programs for assigned staff. The program coordinator provides analysis and evaluation of clinical program data and computerized programs to identify system wide trends and needs to enhance the quality of service. The program coordinator will collaborate in the formulation and facilitation of performance standards to staff who directly reports to the he/ she, performance improvement processes and ensure compliance with performance measures as required by the VA for their specific population and/ or program. The incumbent will fulfill ethical responsibilities to veterans, staff, colleagues, and VA in accordance with NASW code of ethics, VHA code of ethics, and local ethics policies, which includes but is not limited to compliance with all laws and regulations related to confidentiality and release of information and protecting veterans personal identifying information. Attends and participates in administrative and informational meetings held by the chief of medical health service line, social work service chief, chief of staff, and facility director. Ensures compliance with all CPRS documentation procedures, including timeliness standards for documentation and proper patient's checkout procedures (e.g., entering diagnostic and procedure codes). Ensures a full range of diagnostic and evaluation services, especially in the areas of SUD evaluation and suicide assessment. Primary champion for the SAIL metrics related to SUD area of focus. Develops and implements information and workload systems to evaluate the quality of services provided and track productivity. Plans, organizes, and direct administrative, operational, patient and personnel activities for the mentioned program. Responsible for ensuring each program meets DHA's uniformed mental health services handbook requirements, VA/DoD clinical practice guidelines for PTSD and for substance use disorder (SUD), VHA case management directive, joint commission accreditation standards, and CARF accreditation standards. Thus, develops and implements policies, procedures, and programs to enhance the Veteran's mental health treatment experience. Develops the clinics to serve as a resource of expertise for the facility, including CBOC's and are the key points of contact for veteran centers, OEF/ OIF/OND programs, and others. The incumbent provides leadership, direction, orientation, coaching, and service training, staff development, and continuing education programs for assigned staff. The incumbent initiates and conducts a variety of programs or service audits and complete designated clinical practice audits and reports, including productivity assessments. Participates in social work privileging, educational and peer review activities, in accordance with Medical Center policies. Complete all other duties as assigned. VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Total Rewards Brochure: Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf Total Rewards Flyer: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Social-Worker-Career-Flyer.pdf Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm; Monday-Friday Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases; when setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of existing pay, higher or unique qualifications, or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. 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: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 619-55296F 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 SW Licensure Summary by State. Failure to Obtain License or Certification. In all cases, social workers must actively pursue meeting state prerequisites for licensure or certification starting from the date of their appointment. Failure to become licensed or certified within the prescribed amount of time will result in removal from the GS-0185 social worker series and may result in termination of employment. Loss of Licensure or Certification. Once licensed or certified, social workers must maintain a full, valid, and unrestricted independent license or certification to remain qualified for employment. Loss of licensure or certification will result in removal from the GS-0185 social worker series and may result in termination of employment. Grandfathering Provision. The following is the standard grandfathering policy for all title 38 hybrid qualification standards. Please carefully review the qualification standard to determine the specific education and/or licensure/certification/registration requirements that apply to this occupation. 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-13 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. 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. 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: VA Handbook 5005/120, Part II, Appendix G39 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

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. Program 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.

Contacts

• Address Central Alabama VA Medical Center-Montgomery 215 Perry Hill Road Montgomery, AL 36109 US
• Name: Vincent Sykes
• Phone: 334-847-0947
• Email: [email protected]