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Summary

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.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Education
• Have a master's 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 master's 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
• Licensure
• Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level
• Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/
• Physical Requirements
• See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Services
• English Language Proficiency
• Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f)
• GRADE DETERMINATIONS
• In addition to the basic requirements for employment - the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates
• Social Worker (Program Coordinator) - GS-12 Experience and Education
• One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level
• Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment - demonstrating progressively more professional competency
• Candidate may have certification or other post-master's 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
• Licensure/Certification
• Individuals assigned as social worker program coordinator must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level - and must be able to provide supervision for licensure
• Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities
• In addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: 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
• Assignments
• For all assignments above the full performance level - the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope - complexity (difficulty) - and variety and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time
• Program coordinators at the GS-12 grade level are administratively responsible for a clinical program providing treatment to Veterans in a major specialty area - such as but not limited to: Spinal Cord Injury - Homeless Continuum Veteran Program - Hospice and Palliative Care Program - Suicide Prevention Program - Veterans Justice Outreach - Caregiver Support Program and Community Nursing Home Program
• The program coordinator oversees the daily operation of the program - develop policies and procedures for program operation - and prepare reports and statistics for facility - VISN - and national use
• They may be responsible for the program's budget - developing and monitoring staff compliance with practice - standards and guidelines on documentation - workload - data entry - ethical practice and service delivery
• The program coordinator provides analysis and evaluation of clinical program data and computerized programs to identify system-wide trends and needs to enhance the quality of service
• They may be responsible for - or contribute to - the program's resource and fiscal management - monitoring control points developing the annual budget - operating within that budget - and accounting for appropriated funds
• The program coordinator is administratively responsible for the clinical programming and prepares reports and statistics for facility - VISN - and national use
• They provide leadership - direction - orientation - coaching - in-service training - staff development - and continuing education programs for assigned staff
• They initiate and conduct a variety of program or service audits and complete designated clinical practice audits and reports - including productivity assessments
• They oversee program operations and evaluations - identifying areas for improvement - gathering relevant data - assessing the data - developing and implementing ideas for improvement and evaluating efficacy of improvement efforts
• Driving is required for this position: The incumbent must possess an active California driver's license - be able to drive and maintain the license in good standing
• Travel: Up to 75% to settings including the medical center
• street-based settings - in client - group or family homes
• community-based outpatient settings - community agencies
• or in transport vehicles
• References: VA Handbook 5005/120 Part II Appendix G39 - Dated September 10 - 2019.The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12
• Physical Requirements: The physical demands of this position involve primarily walking - talking - driving - use of the telephone - etc
• Strenuous physical activity is not required although the incumbent is expected to withstand pressure and stress as part of their daily activities
• Light lifting and carrying - under 15 pounds.

Duties

• The Compensated Work Therapy CWT Transition Residence (TR) and Transitional Work (TW) Outreach Coordinator works at the San Francisco VA Health Care System Downtown CBOC - independently coordinates the CWT Transitional Work (TW) and CWT Transitional Residence (TR) Programs
• The CWT TR/TW Outreach Coordinator provides outreach to homeless or marginally housed Veterans who underutilize VA services
• The mission of the position is to identify and engage Veterans who are interested in vocational rehabilitation services - would benefit from a transitional living experience - or are experiencing homelessness/marginally housed and would benefit from outreach and linkage to the San Francisco VA Health Care System
• The CWT TR/TW Outreach Coordinator provides Veterans with a range of social work services - including assessment and referrals - clinical treatment - short-term case management - advocacy and service coordination - and linkage with VA and community services
• This is accomplished in concert with other members of the Downtown CBOC multidisciplinary team and community partners
• The CWT TR/TW Outreach Coordinator possesses knowledge and is sensitive to the vocational/employment needs of Veterans hoping to return to the workforce - and marginally housed Veterans - and has working knowledge and experience in medical - mental health - and substance abuse treatment modalities
• The CWT TR/TW Outreach Coordinator is able to complete a comprehensive psychosocial assessment to identify strengths - needs - social support systems - disabilities - and barriers to accessing housing and available treatment options
• The CWT TR/TW Outreach Coordinator has general knowledge of Veterans' benefits and services related to special programs - service-connected compensation - non-service connected pensions and benefits that are available on the federal and state levels and through city/county social services
• The CWT TR/TW Outreach Coordinator possesses knowledge of work hardening skills and the philosophy of preparing Veterans for re-entry into regular employment or are not engaged with VA services and require outreach
• The CWT TR/TW Outreach Coordinator is sensitive to the needs of Veterans and is aware of the unique challenges in working with Veterans with co-morbid physical - mental health and substance use disorders
• The CWT TR/TW Outreach Coordinator must possess a valid California driver's license to be able to drive between the houses and might transport Veterans on activities such as social outings
• The CWT TR/TW Outreach Coordinator's work site - in addition to the Downtown CBOC - is the Medical Center's CWT Transitional Residences - located on Lombard Street and Burnett Avenue
• Duties also include participating as a member of the Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) team - which includes assisting with screening - admissions and case management needs for Veterans presenting at the San Francisco Downtown CBOC
• Other duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm or as determined by supervisor
• Telework: Not available at this time
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact v21ccoedrp@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
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