Social Work Program Coordinator (Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinator)

Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration · Balcones Heights, Texas Balcones Heights, Texas

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Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location

Balcones Heights, Texas Balcones Heights, Texas

Type

Full Time

Job Description

This is an Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) for Social Work Program Coordinator (Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinator) for Mental Health service. This vacancy will remain open until filled. The first cut-off date is 7/15/2024. Additional applications will be referred as needed.

The Social Work Program Coordinator serves as a VA's partner public health approach to suicide prevention which encompasses both community- based prevention strategies and clinically-based interventions.

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Conditions of Employment

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.
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
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).
Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
Current, valid, unrestricted driver's license is required for this position.

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

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/.
Grandfathering Provision. 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 and meet the criteria).
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: GS-12: In addition to the basic requirements above, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade level.

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 above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
- (a) Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation, negotiation, and monitoring.
- (b) Knowledge and ability to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program.
- (c) Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program.
- (d) Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting multiple deadlines, and evaluating assigned program area(s).
- (e) Ability to provide training, orientation, and guidance within clinical practice.

Preferred Experience:

Clinical experience, EBP certified
Prior experience in similar role or with population served
Clinical care coordination
Prior Veterans Healthcare administration experience
Licensed to practice at independent practice level

References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/120 PART II APPENDIX G39, September 10, 2019The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12.

Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting under 15 pounds, use of fingers, both hands required, Operation of motor vehicle; hearing (aid may be permitted), ability to perform privilege, ability to independently perform physical exam as appropriated to position, emotional and mental stability; mostly sitting with some walking.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.

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/.

Additional information

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This vacancy will remain open until filled. The first cut-off date is 7/15/2024. Additional applications will be referred as needed.

Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

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Date Posted

08/29/2024

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