Social Worker (Program Coordinator) - Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program

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.

The Oklahoma VA Health Care System, Social Work Service, is currently recruiting for one (1) Social Worker (Program Coordinator) at the North Portland CBOC, Oklahoma City, OK . VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Please complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. The Incumbent serves as Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program Coordinator (IPVAPC) whose primary responsibilities are to provide clinical and administrative support of VHA Directive 1198. These responsibilities include program development, assessment, monitoring, and provision of direct evidence-based interventions for Veterans who experience and/or use intimate partner violence and/or sexual assault. Other duties include providing VA staff and community training, education, and outreach; resource development; continuous quality improvement activities; and evaluation/consultation. The incumbent must have strong verbal and writing skills and ability to contribute to the development of strategic planning for local action plans. Major Duties and Responsibilities: The IPVAPC will develop, execute, monitor, and report on the measures related to VHA Directive 1198. The IPVAPC ensures compliance and collaboration with local facility and the directive and may also be responsible for VA Central Office Megabus Pilot Project initiatives as applicable. The incumbent oversees facility needs and program assessments to assist in the development of action plans related to fulfilling the requirements of VHA Directive 1198 and the Megabus pilot program as applicable. The IPVAPC will develop and administer information and analytical systems to evaluate and enhance the quality of service provided to Veterans, families, Caregivers and VA employees impacted by intimate partner violence or sexual violence. The IPVAPC responsibilities further include development and implementation of information systems to track service activities including visits, referrals, demographics, equipment utilization and Veteran satisfaction. The IPVAPC also develops, implements, and evaluates clinical guidelines and protocols to establish appropriate utilization of services. The incumbent participates in direct Veteran, family, Caregiver, and VA employee contacts to identify and assess risk, safety, supports and the development and application of directed clinical treatment interventions. The IPVAPC advises and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams throughout the medical center and respective communities in the service area on intimate partner violence (IPV) and sexual assault issues The incumbent provides referrals to VA medical and mental health treatment and to other VA services including VA benefits, as well as community-based social services and other non-VA entitlement programs. If appropriate, the incumbent provides referrals or consults for Veterans or their intimate partners to other VA programs including but not limited to Military Sexual Trauma, Caregiver Support Program, Family and Couples' Programs, Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, and inpatient services including psychiatric treatment, Substance Use Treatment, and Community Residential Care Programs. The incumbent serves as a consultant and advocate for helping staff understand the complex issues faced by Veterans, their families, caregivers, and their intimate partners who are impacted by intimate partner violence or sexual assault when seeking care from VA and other government and community agencies. Other Duties As Assigned Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Compressed/Flexible: Not available Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not available Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not available EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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) 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: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 60266-0 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not available

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. 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.