VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that promotes professional growth and teamwork. We offer an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where we celebrate our individual differences and unite as a team toward a common goal of providing outstanding service to our Nation's Veterans.

Duties

Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program Community Engagement/Coordinated Entry Coordinator (CEC) The HCHV Community Engagement/Coordinated Entry Program Coordinator enables the VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System Homeless Programs to fully collaborate with community partners, including all Continuum of Cares (CoC), so VA EKHCS can effectively implement and monitor compliance with community coordinated entry guidelines. The VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System VAMC Community Engagement Coordinated Entry Coordinator (CEC) is responsible for: Community Engagement - Participating in VA EK Catchment area of service (County COCs) and the Balance of State Coe meetings and planning efforts which may include leadership roles within the CoC groups. Participating in case conferencing process within the CoC's coordinated entry system to help inform and facilitate referrals to VA programs such as HUD-VASH, SSVF, CERS, and GPO. The incumbent will be the main point of contact for all CoC By Name List (BNL) meetings and should be prepared to discuss individual Veteran case status. Coordinated Entry - Ensuring timely and accurate entry by all members of the HCHV Outreach Team into VA data systems, such as HOMES, and reviewing the data to improve performance and delivery of services to homeless Veterans. Ensuring that this information is shared (in a manner consistent with VA information sharing directives) so that community By-Name Lists are up-to-date and complete. Direct Patient Care Providing coverage for the HCHV Outreach clinic, when needed, by completing psychosocial histories and assessments to aid in the development of treatment plans. Coverage may also include provision of case management services to include: assisting Veterans in searching for housing, gathering documents, acquiring food resources, going to medical appointments, or transporting to emergency shelter options. The CEC will at times need to transport Veterans within the VAEKHCS catchment area in government vehicles. The Community Engagement Coordinated Entry Coordinator reports directly to the Social Work Supervisor but practices independently, exercising initiative and independent judgment in day-to day activities. Supervision/consultation is of an administrative and professional nature with the Social Work Supervisor providing guidelines as to the general policy and direction of the Coordinated Entry Program. In unusual and/or complex administrative and clinical problems, the incumbent initiates consultation with Chief of Social Work Service as well as with other authoritative resources at the Medical Center, such as Behavioral Health, Homeless Programs, Patient Services, Business Services, Fiscal Services, and Regional Counsel. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Meets the qualification standard for the GS 12 Social Work Program Coordinator as defined in VA Handbook 5005/120, Part II Appendix G39, Social Worker Qualification Standard GS-185 VHA. The Community Engagement/Coordinated Entry Coordinator must hold a valid unrestricted driver's license. The CEC will need to pass a pre-employment driving physical through Occupational/Employee Health to transport Veterans in a Government vehicle and must have a Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Work Schedule: 0730-1600 or 0800-1630 Telework: Regular Telework 1-2 days per pay period Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact [email protected], for questions/assistance. Learn more Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS - The basic requirements for employment as a VHA social worker are prescribed by statute in 38 U.S.C. § 7402(b)(9), as amended by section 205 of Public Law 106-419, enacted November 1, 2000. To qualify for appointment as a social worker in VHA, all applicants must meet the following: Citizenship - Be a citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g this part). 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.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-12Experience 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: (a) Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation, negotiation, and monitoring. (b) Knowledge and ability to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program. (c) Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program. (d) Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting multiple deadlines, and evaluating assigned program area(s). (e) Ability to provide training, orientation, and guidance within clinical practice. References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/120 PART II APPENDIX G39 Physical Requirements: Traveling throughout the medical center and the community is required, as is performing activities involving sitting, walking, and prolonged standing, bending and carrying such items as books, papers, and files. In carrying out responsibilities it may be necessary for the incumbent to travel into the community where he/she conducts interviews with the Veterans, their families, representatives of community health and welfare agencies and law enforcement agencies. The incumbent must possess current driver's license and drive a government vehicle in carrying out professional duties when deemed necessary.

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/.

Contacts

• Address VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System 2200 SW Gage Blvd Topeka, KS 66622 US
• Name: Christopher Jackson
• Phone: 785-350-3111 X53152
• Email: [email protected]