Social Worker Program Coordinator Hchv

We're Looking for a skilled Social Worker Program Coordinator Hchv in the Veterans Health Administration based in San Angelo, 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 Requirement Per VA Handbook 5005 Part II Chapter 3 Section A Paragraph 3j: No person will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. chapter 73 or 74 to serve in a direct patientcare capacity in VHA who is not proficient in written and spoken English. Physical Standards. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. Education: Have 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. A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the masters 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. Independent Practice Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the masters degree level. Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/. Advanced Practice Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS0185 series at the GS12 level or higher in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the advanced practice level. Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/. 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). Preferred Experience: 1. Experience in crisis intervention case management resources community referrals and discharge planning. 2. Knowledge and experience in program development performance measures and budgets. 3. Knowledge and experience in the role of administration and management addressing staffing and performance needs productivity and disciplinary action. 4. Knowledge of addressing and assessing complicated psychosocial problems with those experiencing crisis to include provision of shortterm solutionfocused counseling. 5. Certification in Case Management is preferred not required. 6. Certification in Clinical Supervision is preferred not required. Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment the following criteria must be met for the GS13 grade level.Experience: One year of experience equivalent to the GS12 grade level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment demonstrating progressively more professional competency. Candidates may have certification or other postmasters 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. In addition to the experience above candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:(a) Skill in coordinating and implementing one or more specialty program(s) across the facility.(b) Skill in local policy and practice development procedures and/or practice guidelines for the program as prescribed by the program handbook or national directive.(c) Skill in organizing work setting priorities meeting multiple deadlines and evaluating assigned program area(s).(d) Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners to further program goals and enhance patient centered care.(e) 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.(f) 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.(g) Knowledge of organizational structure and impact on program operations. References: VA Handbook 5005/120 Part II Appendix G39 September 10 2019 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS13. Physical Requirements: moderate lifting/carrying (1544 pounds) reaching above shoulder use of fingers walking/standing (up to 5 hours) kneeling (up to half hour) operation of motor vehicle near vision correctable at 13 to 16 to Jaeger 1 to 4 far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other ability to distinguish basic and shades of colors hearing (aid permitted) cognitive mental and 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.