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 individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Travel regularly within the Mann-Grandstaff catchment area to provide services and fulfill assigned duties. Drive a personal or government vehicle to VA sites, community partners, and other care locations as needed. Complete occasional travel assignments that may require up to three hours of travel each way. Report suspected child, adult, or elder abuse in accordance with federal law, VHA policy, and state requirements. Document social work interventions, assessments, and activities in the patient's medical record. Ensure appropriate care coordination and handoff during patient transitions. Participate in committees, discipline-specific meetings, and service initiatives. Provide supervision, training, orientation, or mentorship to social work interns and less experienced social workers. Participate in urgent care on-call rotations, including weekend coverage, as assigned. Coordinate daily operations of Purchased Care Services (PCS) programs and ensure compliance with VA policies and procedures. Review consults to determine Veteran eligibility for PCS programs and services. Conduct assessments to determine appropriate levels of care and service needs. Process consults, initiate Standard Episodes of Care (SEOC), and coordinate required authorizations. Collaborate with the Office of Veteran Community Care (VCC), community providers, and VA staff to ensure timely service delivery. Complete reauthorizations and reassessments to maintain appropriate care and support for Veterans. Monitor program performance and implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and patient outcomes. Develop and track quality indicators and evaluate service delivery improvements. Recruit community service providers and assist with establishing contracts for home health, home health aide, respite care, and related services. Educate staff regarding PCS eligibility criteria, program requirements, and policy updates. Coordinate with VCC to address billing and invoicing issues and maintain community partnerships. Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments of Veterans and their families. Evaluate clinical, social, and environmental factors to identify patient strengths, needs, and service options. Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team. Maintain effective relationships with Veterans, caregivers, family members, and community agencies. Monitor patient progress and modify care plans as needed to achieve treatment goals. Provide supportive counseling to Veterans and caregivers coping with chronic illness, disability, catastrophic illness, end-of-life issues, grief, and loss. Assist patients and families in accessing appropriate resources and services. Perform other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: AD-HOC. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 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. Must possess a current, valid drivers' license and be cleared to drive. 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/.