Social Worker (Program Coordinator)

The Military2VA Program Manager oversees all transition activities and the coordination of care and services for post-9/11 service members and Veterans treated at the facility. The Post-9/11 Military2VA (M2VA) Case Management Program assists service members and Veterans in navigating the VA health care system and supports them in achieving health and wellness goals. Service members and Veterans come from a wide geographic area.

VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU The Military2Va Program Manager oversees all transition activities and the coordination of care and services for M2Va service members and Veterans treated at the facility. Duties may include but are not limited to: Develops and maintains a system to identify M2VA patients served by the facility and those in the catchment area not currently seen. Serves as the facility point of contact for all inquiries regarding seamless transition of M2Va Veterans and as point of contact for M2VA service members and Veterans seeking health care from the facility. Works closely with facility care management teams to include but, not limited to nurse and social worker case managers. Ensures M2VA Veterans receive comprehensive preventive mental and physical health evaluations. Promotes and coordinates evaluations for the M2VA program for the Medical Center and any outlying CBOCs. Prepares program reports for VA Central Office. Develops procedures for referrals between the VA medical center, Military Treatment Facilities and/or community hospitals that promote appropriate and timely inter-facility transfers. Maintains a current network of referral resources to include substance abuse treatment, outpatient medical and/or psychiatric care, vocational rehabilitation, etc. and with VSOs. Establishes collaborative relationships with physicians, psychologists, nurses, and other disciplines to foster their involvement in the care of M2VA Veterans. Travel may be required to CBOC's, community agencies, and outreach events. All other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Full-time; Monday - Friday; 08:00 am - 4:30 pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized 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:]Yes - as determined by the agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:405-F03160 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized NOTIFICATIONS: This position is in the Excepted Service. This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay. Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees. Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment. Current and former Federal employees may submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.

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. 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). 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.