Social Worker Intimate Partner Domestic Partner Violence Program Coordinator

We're Looking for a skilled Social Worker Intimate Partner Domestic Partner Violence Program Coordinator in the Veterans Health Administration based in Abilene, Texas. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Noncitizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency You must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) Education: You must possess a masters 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. Note: A doctoral degree in Social Work may NOT be substituted for the masters degree in Social Work. License or Certification You must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the masters degree level. 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). Grandfather Provision. A Social Worker employed in VHA on the effective date of the qualification standard (9/10/2019) who did not meet all the basic requirements in this standard but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed the following provisions apply: 1. Employees may be reassigned promoted up to and including the full performance (journey) level or changed to lower grade within the occupation but may not be promoted beyond the journeyman level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions. 2. Employees in an occupation that requires a licensure/certification/ registration only at higher grade levels must meet the licensure/ certification/registration requirement before they can be promoted to those higher grade levels. 3. Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed on a temporary or permanent basis until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard. 4. Employees who are converted to title 38 hybrid status under this provision and subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation. 5. Employees initially grandfathered into this occupation who subsequently obtain additional education and/or licensure/certification/registration that meet all the basic requirements of this qualification standard must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation. Grade Determinations: Social Worker (Program Coordinator) Quals GS018512 Licensure Requirement: You must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level and must be able to provide supervision for licensure. Experience Requirement: You must possess one year of experience equivalent to the GS11 grade level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment demonstrating progressively more professional competency. Examples of specialized experience at the GS11 include but are not limited to: assessing and documenting identified behaviors or symptoms of abuse neglect exploitation and/or intimate partner violence use of clinical social work skills maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality per policies handbooks or directives acting as an advocate with appropriate community service providers and agencies when it serves the best interest of the patient and family members/caregiver independently assessing the psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and their family members identifying the patients strengths weaknesses coping skills and psychosocial acuity. In addition to the experience above you must demonstrate the following Knowledge Skills and Abilities: 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: Knowledge in crisis intervention seeking to address cause of the presenting problem coordinate family conferences and serve as a liaison to family members. Ability to coordinate and/or integrate into IDTTs of various VA programs: (Patient Aligned Care Team Caregiver Support Health Care for Homeless etc.) Create education tools: develop and implement training focused on domestic violence intimate partner violence for inservice to VA nonVA staff stakeholders. Build rapport and community partnerships to build community resources for Veterans and staff who experience Certification in Case Management is preferred not required. Certification in Clinical Supervision is preferred not required. References: Reference can be found at the VA Qualification Repository VA Qualifications Standards Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO) GS0185 Social Worker Qualification Standard dated 09/10/2019. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS12. Physical Requirements: In carrying out responsibilities it may be necessary for the incumbent to travel into the community where they conduct interviews with the Veterans their families representative of community health and welfare agencies and law enforcement agencies. The incumbent must possess current valid drivers license and drive a government vehicle in carrying out professional duties when deemed applicable. Moderate Lifting 25 lbs or less Moderate Carrying 25 lbs or less Walking up to 2 hours Standing up to 2 hours Repeated bending up to 2 hours Operation of crane truck tractor or motor vehicle Ability to distinguish basic colors Mental emotional stability

What’s on Offer

The role offers excellent opportunities for top performers to further develop their competencies as a social worker and improving the lives of people.