Social Worker (Program Coordinator)

This Social Worker Program Coordinator Position is organizationally located at the Clement J. Zablocki VAMC in Milwaukee, WI. The incumbent serves as a Social Worker Coordinator and will be administratively responsible for providing treatment to patients in the Housing and Urban Development/VA Supportive Housing program at the Clement J. Zablocki VAMC in Milwaukee, Wi.

The incumbent is responsible for program oversight, monitoring and administration, serving as primary contact with the local Public Housing Authority (PHA's) and direct patient care (directly or through referral) necessary to ensure that VA Medical Centers, community health or mental health providers and agencies that serve homeless populations. Prepares reports and statistics for facility, VISN, and national use. Manages and controls the use of data related to this program regarding day to day functioning and program evaluation and, in conjunction with the Program Manager, plans and organizes patient care activities. The Social Worker Program Coordinator exercises mature professional judgment and is licensed to practice at the independent clinical level, has specialized knowledge of practice typically related to specific diagnoses and the population of homeless veterans. DUTIES: Administrative: Administers information and analytical systems to evaluate and enhance the quality of service provided to patients .Develops and implements information systems to track service activities including visits, referrals, inpatient days, patient demographics, equipment utilization and patient satisfaction. Develops, implements and evaluates clinical guidelines and protocols to establish appropriate utilization of services. Performs a wide range of services and provides technical assistance to the medical center, State, local, and private agencies, and universities. Provides Technical assistance based on monitoring activities and program reviews, and the development and analysis of information. Uses sound judgment in the interpretation of trends and patterns; the application of guidelines; and the recommendation of program enhancements. Performs work related to the review, monitoring, analysis, planning and assessment of the HUD/VASH program. Responsible for key project activities related to the planning, development, and implementation of the project component. Patient Care: Independently performs case finding functions and outreach, identifying and screening patients for psychosocial needs. Independently diagnoses mental and substance use disorders, implement treatment modalities, provide counseling or psychotherapy for individuals, families and groups. Performs clinical social work functions and specialized clinical social work functions. Performs case finding functions and outreach independently, identifying and screening patients for psychosocial needs. Independently conducts psychosocial assessments. Develops treatment plans in collaboration with the veteran/family and with the interdisciplinary treatment team. Independently identifies high-risk patients and provides clinical care and services. Establishes and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with veterans and their families. Incumbent is able to independently work with patients and families who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical and social problems utilizing individual, group and family counseling and therapy skills. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Will be discussed during interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:08603F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU 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.

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. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. 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.