Social Worker (Program Coordinator)

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

The incumbent serves as the Supervisor and Program Coordinator for the HUD-VASH program at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center. Services target all homeless Veterans eligible for HUD-V ASH throughout the facility's catchment area. Duties includes but are not limited to: Directs all work of professional, clinical, technical, and clerical staff assigned to the facility's HUD-V ASH Programs. Responsible for all position development, position management, hiring, orientation and training, performance planning, staff professional development, performance evaluation, awards, complaint resolution, minor disciplinary actions, and other supervisory functions for staff within the Program. Responsible for all long- and short-term work planning, work scheduling, and work assignments within the Program and its varied elements. Analyzes current and future workforce requirements to determine competencies and skills needed. Works with Human Resources Management Office in all steps of the recruiting and hiring process to expeditiously recruit for vacant positions and to select qualified employees, including references for the selectee. Directs, supervises, and holds ultimate responsibility for all clinical and administrative operations of the HUD-VASH program and initiatives. Often represents the VAMC and/or the VA in formal and informal meetings with community partners, working to collaborate in the provision of services to and advocate for partnerships and resources that benefit homeless Veterans in the region. Responsible to assure timely access, effective patient flow, timely consult management, consistent warm handoffs, and strong continuity of care. Provides a full scope of direct patient care to Veterans within the facility's Homeless Programs, working at Advanced Practice Level. Must have a valid driver's license without restrictions Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Available for Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 40708F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN9HREDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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/.