Social Worker (Medical Foster Home Program Coordinator)
Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Location: Johnson City
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Summary The Social Worker (Medical Foster Home Program
Coordinator) serves as a Program Coordinator. Administratively
responsible for the Medical Foster Home (MFH) Program. The MFH
Coordinator manages the daily operation of the program and direct
patient care services in the program area. Develops policies and
procedures for the program's operation, and prepares reports for
local and national use. Responsible for clinical program
development, effectiveness and modification of service patterns.
Responsibilities Duties of the position include, but are not
limited to: Develops and implements information systems to track
service activities. Establishes functional work relationships and
facilitates communication regarding MFH Program issues and changes
with various disciplines. Ensures that work reflects quality
documentation in accordance with Service, Medical Center, VA and
Joint Commission policy and standards. Develops implements and
evaluates clinical guidelines and protocols to establish
appropriate utilization of services. Coordinates work activities
with other disciplines in other services that participate in the
MFH Program. Ensures that the process for selection of homes and
caregivers complies with pertinent regulations. Conducts reviews of
the MFH facilities Implements procedures for suspension of
placements and revocation of VA approval as a MFH when facilities
are out of compliance. Recruits individuals in the community to
serve as MFH caregivers for Veterans. Coordinates initial and
annual inspections of Medical Foster Homes. Serves as liaison to
local committees and councils. Provides monthly, quarterly or
annual reports to the Extended Care Leadership Committee.
Participates in conference calls to coordinate the implementation
of policies and procedures related to the program assigned. Work
Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:45am - 4:30pm; occasional evenings or
weekends, depending on program/Veteran needs Telework: Not
available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional
Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not
Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Requirements Conditions
of Employment 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. You
may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to
background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be
required to complete an online onboarding process. 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). Participation in
the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a
requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care
Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
Qualifications 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. English
Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English in
accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, chapter 3, section A,
paragraph 3. Education: Must have a Master's Degree in Social Work
(MSW) from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council
on Social Work Education (CSWE) (transcript required). 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 the CSWE website to verify if that social
work degree meets the accreditation standards for a Master of
Social Work. Licensure: Must have a full, current, and unrestricted
license to practice social work in a State, Territory, Commonwealth
of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or the District of
Columbia. Certification: Must be licensed or certified at the
advanced practice level and must be able to provide supervision for
licensure. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering
Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this
occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in
this occupation and meet the criteria).Grade Determinations: To
qualify for the GS-12, Social Worker Program Coordinator must meet
the following criteria in addition to the Basic Requirements listed
above: Experience and Education: One (1) year of experience
equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Experience must demonstrate
possession of advanced practice skills and judgement, 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 (KSAs): In
addition to the experience/education and licensure/certification
above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
(a) Knowledge of program coordination and administration which
includes consultation, negotiation, and monitoring. (b) Knowledge
and ability to write policies, procedures, and/or practice
guidelines for the program. (c) Ability to supervise
multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program. (d) Skill in
organizing work, setting priorities, meeting multiple deadlines,
and evaluating assigned program area(s). (e) Ability to provide
training, orientation, and guidance within clinical practice.
References: VA Handbook 5005/120, Part II, Appendix G39, Social
Worker Qualification Standard, dated September 10, 2019. The full
performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. Physical Requirements:
The physical demands of this position involve active listening,
reading, observing and evaluating verbal and nonverbal behavior;
walking, speaking, writing reports, writing policies and
procedures, writing clinical notes, using office equipment such as
computers, telephones, fax machines, and photocopy machines. Must
possess a valid driver's license. Education IMPORTANT: A transcript
must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or
part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or
degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from
accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be
used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your
education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using
foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send
a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order
to receive credit for that education. For further information,
visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual
(Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4,
6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years
they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may
qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work
experience or military service experience. This credited service
can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual
leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the
appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity
announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This
position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive
status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The
health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not
covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. Pursuant
to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are
required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such
accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or
pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only
infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required
to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of
proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will
provide additional information regarding what information or
documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally
required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable
accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need to
fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the
following link for information regarding an Alternate
Application.
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