The Social Worker in this position is the Coordinator for the Contract Nursing Home Program and Adult Day Health Care program, managing administrative and clinical aspects of the programs across two major campuses and multiple CBOCs, as well as, managing the daily operations of the programs, developing policies and procedures for the programs operations and preparing reports and statistics for service line, facility, VISN, and national use.

Duties

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. VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Duties included, but are not limited too: Utilizing funding data related to the program regarding day to day functioning and program evaluation. Responsible for coordinating interdisciplinary staffing, work assignments and admission criteria of the program. Providing direct clinical services through visitation to contract nursing home residents and conferences with facility staff to address and resolve patient concerns as they develop and ensure services are provided with attention to dignity of resident and age-related capacity to understand treatments. Serving as the Coordinator for the Adult Day Health Care Program. Collaborating with the Director, Care Management Service Line in policy development and with Patient Services regarding funding expenditures. Tracking resource utilization and resource allocation decisions in participation with the ADHC Committee. Hold an active, current license at the advanced practice level. Responsible for assuring that monthly follow-up to Veterans in the CNHs are completed as required by the program. Responsible for assuring, in concert with GEC that the placement of veterans into the CNH program meets VA eligibility requirements. Assuring the annual VA CNH and program reviews are completed as set forth in VA policy and must have a good knowledge of Centers for Medicare/Medicaid standards concerning CNH programs. Serving as the Contracting Officer Representative for the CNH program. Responsible for assuring that quality assurance related to these programs are within program parameters. Responsible for assuring the reporting and investigating of sentinel/adverse events by program staff as necessary, and for chairing the CNH Oversight Committee. Maintaining a current list of active participants in the program to enable tracking of service activities, utilization of services and other functions. Providing administrative, technical, and educational consultation necessary for accomplishing the work of the program, including education to health care system staff across the health care system and outreach efforts to community programs such as the state ombudsman program. Resolving informal complaints and grievances. In the capacity as Coordinator for the Adult Day Health Care Program, the incumbent reviews requests for authorization of veterans to determine whether they meet eligibility criteria for inclusion in the ADHC program and is responsible for the development, evaluation, and communication of standards, policies and procedures to health care system social workers who serve as primary referral sources for the program. Providing liaison with the participating ADHC providers and providing program oversight to ensure quality care is provided by contracted agencies. Performing a wide range of services and provides technical assistance to State, local, and private agencies, and universities. Technical assistance provided is based on monitoring activities and program reviews, and the development and analysis of information. In addition, using sound judgment in the interpretation of trends and patterns; the application of guidelines; and the recommendation of program enhancements. Performing program analysis, development, review, research, design, and contact work as possible with various agencies (public, DOD, state, etc.). Performing work related to the review, monitoring, analysis, planning and assessment of various programs. Responsible for key project activities related to the planning, development, and implementation of the project component. 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 supervision difficult to administer. Performing other related duties as assigned. Responsible to the Assigned Supervisor but practices independently, exercising initiative and independent judgment in day-to-day activities. Delegated the responsibility and authority for the planning, direct staff and coordination of all elements which constitute the CNH program and the ADHC Program. This requires a high and varied level of professional expertise and collaboration to develop, revise and/or apply policies and standards which determine the scope of these programs. Work Schedule: 0730-1600 or 0800-1630 Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Functional Statement #: 000000

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 3 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/. Grade Determination - Social Worker, GS-12: Education and Experience: One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills in a specialty area or in administration demonstrating progressively more professional competency and judgment. 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 Supervisory Social Workers 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: Ability to independently organize work, set priorities, and meet multiple deadlines. Knowledge of supervisory duties which includes clinical supervision, consultation, negotiation with other departments and quality improvement. Ability to ensure provision of clinical social work services. Ability to provide staff training and development. Skill in interpersonal relationships in dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.

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]