Social Worker (Caregiver Support Program Coordinator)
Develops and implements the General Caregiver Support Program specific to his/her area of assignment Ensures compliance and collaboration with local facility and the VA Central Office Caregiver Support Program initiatives Administers information and analytical systems to evaluate and enhance the quality of service provided to caregivers, families and Veterans Develops and implements information systems to track service activities including visits, referrals, caregiver demographics, equipment utilization and caregiver and Veteran satisfaction Develops, implements and evaluates clinical guidelines and protocols to establish appropriate utilization of services Participates in direct caregiver and Veteran communication to identify and assess caregiver stress/burden and the development and application of directed clinical treatment interventions Advises and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams throughout the medical center on caregiver issues Creates educational tools, develops programs and implements training focused on specific caregiver needs/issues Provides education and in-service training to VAMC employees, Veterans, families and caregivers Provides ongoing consultation and support to colleagues regarding caregiver support Develops and facilitates caregiver support groups (face-to-face or VANTS telephone line) and educational programs Distributes educational materials provided by VA, local, state and national caregiver organizations Conducts caregiver and family clinical interventions to facilitate the identification of caregiver stress, psychiatric illness, emotional distress and social needs as treatment issues Coordinates with other disciplines within the medical center to maintain the Veteran Assessment Clinic, for the purpose of providing a comprehensive assessment for the veterans and caregivers in the General Caregiver Support Program and those seeking assistance from the program Provides referral 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. Provides referrals or consults, or in some cases direct admission of a Veteran to other VA programs including but not limited to the Community Residential Care Program, Respite Program, Community Health Care Coordination Program, Hospice, Home Based Primary Care, Telehealth and Community Nursing Home Program. Serves as the major consultant for information on negotiating the complex processes caregivers, Veterans and families encounter when interacting with government and community agencies Other duties as assigned Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:
30pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, October 6, 2020. 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/ Preferred
Experience:
REACH Individual & Group Certified Experience with and extensive knowledge of the geriatric population Experience in The Campaign for Inclusive Care Ability to manage large volumes of consults and prioritizing Experience with VVC and use of format to run support groups Experience in setting up and running large outreach events for Caregivers Grade Determinations:
Social Worker (Caregiver Support Program Coordinator), GS-0185-12 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 experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation, negotiation, and monitoring. Knowledge and ability to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program. Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program. Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting multiple deadlines, and evaluating assigned program area(s). Ability to provide training, orientation, and guidance within clinical practice. References:
VA Handbook 5005/120 Part II Appendix G39 Physical Requirements:
The incumbent will need to have the ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination, correctable vision, hearing with or without aid, depth perception, ability to distinguish basic colors and emotional and mental stability.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:
30pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, October 6, 2020. 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/ Preferred
Experience:
REACH Individual & Group Certified Experience with and extensive knowledge of the geriatric population Experience in The Campaign for Inclusive Care Ability to manage large volumes of consults and prioritizing Experience with VVC and use of format to run support groups Experience in setting up and running large outreach events for Caregivers Grade Determinations:
Social Worker (Caregiver Support Program Coordinator), GS-0185-12 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 experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation, negotiation, and monitoring. Knowledge and ability to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program. Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program. Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting multiple deadlines, and evaluating assigned program area(s). Ability to provide training, orientation, and guidance within clinical practice. References:
VA Handbook 5005/120 Part II Appendix G39 Physical Requirements:
The incumbent will need to have the ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination, correctable vision, hearing with or without aid, depth perception, ability to distinguish basic colors and emotional and mental stability.
- Department:
0185 Social Work - Salary Range:
$79,943 to $103,931 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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