Social Science Program Coordinator Health And Well Being Coach

We're Looking for a skilled Social Science Program Coordinator Health And Well Being Coach in the Veterans Health Administration based in Spokane, Washington. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

Preferred Experience: Experienced in Exercise Psychologists or Whole Health Coach is preferred. Individual Occupational Requirements (Basic Requirements) Possess a degree: behavioral or social science or related disciplines appropriate to the position. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) OR Possess a combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) OR Possess four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. In addition to meeting the basic requirements above you must also meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements below for this position. Minimum Qualification Requirements for GS7 Superior Academic Achievement at the GS7 level: (SAA) at the baccalaureate level in the coursework detailed above is fully qualifying. Applicants who wish to apply under this provision must submit proof from their educational institution that they meet one of the criteria listed below. To qualify for SAA applicants must have completed all the requirements for a bachelors degree in a curriculum described above for the position to be filled and meet one of the following: Rank in the upper onethird of your class in the college university or major subdivision. A gradepoint average of B (a GPA of 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last two years of undergraduate study. A grade point average of B (a GPA of 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all courses in your major field of study or those courses in your major completed in the last two years of undergraduate study. Membership in a national honor society (other than freshman honor societies) recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. For a list of recognized honor societies please visit http://www.achsnatl.org/quicklink.asp. For more information regarding SAA please visit http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SECII/s2e5.aspe4f. OR Graduate Education: Possess at least one full year of graduate level study or possess a masters or higher degree in a field as stated above that provided the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to do the work. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) OR Specialized Experience: Possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS5 grade level in Federal service. Specialized experience is performing a variety of therapeutic and program related activities associated with assisting patients with identifying goals developing behavior plans and taking action steps to increase adherence to treatment for the purpose of enhancing wellness and assisting with management of chronic disease. OR Combining Education and Experience: Possess a combination of successfully completed graduate education and experience to meet total qualification requirements for the grade level. To be computed by first determining the total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level then determining the education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in order to meet the requirements of this position. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Educational Experience (ACWA) Mathematical Skills (ACWA) Rating (ACWA) Social Organizations (ACWA) Work Experience (ACWA) IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 3540 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Parttime experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional philanthropic religious spiritual community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience. Physical Requirements: Regular and recurring work involves sitting at a desk as well as the ability to move from one geographic location of the facility to another. Some physical effort such as standing walking bending or prolonged sitting may be required. The Gerofit aspect of work involves a wide range of physical demands from sedentary work in a standard office setting to moderate physical demands which include the ability to lead exercise and movement classes. For more information on these qualification standards please visit the United States Office of Personnel Managements website at https://www.opm.gov/policydataoversight/classificationqualifications/generalschedulequalificationstandards/.

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.