Social Worker Program Coordinator -Veteran Directed Care

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.

VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Veteran Direct Care Program promotes patient-centered, non-institutional long-term care. Its primary objective is to provide enhanced options for Veterans choosing to receive extended care services in the home and community rather than in an institutional setting. They have in-depth knowledge of numerous programs within VHA and the communities in which participating Veterans reside. The program coordinator conducts administrative oversight and scope of programs have various program designs, operations, guidelines, standards, performance, and outcome measures. They provide direct patient care on-site when applicable Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and communicates with Veterans, staff, and other parties as appropriate Develops and monitors compliance with program practice, standards and guidelines Works to identify and reduce the inefficiencies of hand-off communication with community members to ensure better access for patient care. Utilizes knowledge of community resources, makes referrals to the community and other government agencies and coordinates services Works directly with local and state-wide Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) to monitor individual service plans as well as monitoring and evaluating overall program effectiveness Establishes clear, concise guidelines for program referral process between the VASLCHCS and the AAA. Functions as the authorizing official for all service recommendations from the AAA. Streamlines the process for Veterans who transition from traditional community home health services (homemaker, home health, skilled nursing, etc.) to the VDC Program Screens and refers Veterans for participation in the VDC Program. Comprehensive psychosocial assessments and reassessments are conducted by the VDC Coordinator on a recurring basis and in compliance with national program guidelines Works with AAA's to develop individualized treatment plans to assure funding is optimally utilized for the purchase of a broad range of community services on behalf of beneficiaries and their families Collaborates with organization staff and community agencies in establishing and coordinating access to services for Veterans Provides consultation and education to the community relating to Veterans benefits or concerns. Provides leadership, direction, orientation, coaching, in-service training, staff development, and continuing education programs for staff and community partners involved in the VDC Program. Utilizes individual, group, couples, and family therapy treatment modalities as needed. Oversees 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 Establishes clear, concise guidelines for program referral process between the VASLCHCS and the AAA Demonstrates skills in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting multiple deadlines, and evaluating assigned program areas Consults, negotiates, and monitors community partners and Veterans directly regarding monthly budget allocations and discrepancies in reporting. Work Schedule: M-F 8:00am-4:30pm EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, 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: Ad-Hoc may be authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement # 56267-0: Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. 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.