Social Worker (Program Coordinator)

Quick Facts

• Role: Social Worker (Program Coordinator)

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (subject to change)

• Telework: Not available

Description

Provide evidence-based clinical social work services including assessments and interventions, education for Veterans and support systems, and program development and evaluation. Coordinate and administer IPV-related screening, assessment, follow-up care, and clinical program activities, including the use of analytical and information systems to track service activities and outcomes. Manage program operations, policies and procedures, budgets and data oversight to improve the quality of services.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessments and interventions; develop programs and deliver education for Veterans, families, caregivers, and staff

• Conduct community outreach, resource development, program evaluation, and continuous quality improvement

• Build partnerships with local/state/federal agencies and non-governmental organizations

• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines/protocols; prepare reports and statistics for facility and system use

• Manage program budget, funding sources, and program data for oversight and evaluation

• Establish facility partnerships and coordinate services related to intimate partner violence for impacted VA employees

• Administer EHITS and/or Danger Assessments and ensure follow-up care for positive screens

• Develop and implement IPV screening and assessment tools and protocols

• Conduct psychosocial screens/assessments for Veterans referred to IPVAP programs and related services

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams, Veterans, families, and significant others

• Complete behavioral health clinical reminders in assigned specialty clinics

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Master’s degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited school (no substitution for the master’s degree)

• Submit transcripts and a license with the application

• State licensure/certification for independent practice at the master’s level; advanced practice licensure/certification for program coordinator duties

• One year of experience equivalent to GS-11 demonstrating advanced practice skills and progressively higher professional competency

• Demonstrated KSAs: program coordination/administration (consultation, negotiation, monitoring), ability to write policies/procedures/guidelines, supervise multidisciplinary staff, organize work/prioritize and meet deadlines while evaluating program areas, and provide training/orientation/guidelines within clinical practice

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Subject to background/security investigation; complete onboarding and pre-employment requirements, including physical examination and required urinalysis testing (if selected)

Benefits

A comprehensive federal benefits package is available; eligibility depends on the type of position held (contact the hiring agency for specific benefits).