Social Worker (Program Coordinator) - COMPACT Act

Expand Show Other JobsJob Saved Save JobSocial Worker (Program Coordinator) - COMPACT ActVeterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationFacebook X LinkedIn ShareApplicationFirst NameLast NameEmail addressCaptcha / Bot CheckCopy from hereto hereClick to hear these letters.What is this?The application opened in a new tab.You may close this popup.By using this feature you agree to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.DetailsPosted: 07-May-26Location: Prescott, ArizonaCategoriesMental Health/Social ServicesInternal Number: 868157700SummaryThis position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.QualificationsApplicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.Basic RequirementsUnited States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA PolicyEducation: 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 accreditedA doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social workLicensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed at the advanced practice level which included an advanced generalist or clinical examination - unless they are grandfathered by the state in which they are licensed to practice at the advanced practice level (except for licenses issued in California - which administers its own clinical examination for advanced practice) and they must be able to provide supervision for licensure[A copy of current license showing date of issuance and expiration must be submitted with application] English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. Â7403(f)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: Social Worker (Program Coordinator) - GS-12 Experience and Education: One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade levelExperience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment - demonstrating progressively more professional competencyCandidate 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 experienceLicensure/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 licensureDemonstrated 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 monitoringKnowledge and ability to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines for the programAbility to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the programSkill in organizing work - setting priorities - meeting multiple deadlines - and evaluating assigned program area(s)Ability to provide training - orientation - and guidance within clinical practiceAssignmentsFor all assignments above the full performance level - the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope - complexity (difficulty) - and variety and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the timeProgram coordinators at the GS-12 grade level are administratively responsible for a clinical program providing treatment to Veterans in a major specialty area - such as but not limited to: Spinal Cord Injury - Homeless Continuum Veteran Program - Hospice and Palliative Care Program - Suicide Prevention Program - Veterans Justice Outreach - Caregiver Support Program and Community Nursing Home ProgramThe program coordinator may be the sole practitioner in this specialty at the facility and typically provide direct patient care services in the program areaThe program coordinator oversees the daily operation of the program - develop policies and procedures for program operation - and prepare reports and statistics for facility - VISN - and national useThey may be responsible for the program's budget - developing and monitoring staff compliance with practice - standards and guidelines on documentation - workload - data entry - ethical practice and service deliveryThe program coordinator provides analysis and evaluation of clinical program data and computerized programs to identify system-wide trends and needs to enhance the quality of serviceThey may be responsible for - or contribute to - the program's resource and fiscal management - monitoring control points developing the annual budget - operating within that budget - and accounting for appropriated fundsThe program coordinator is administratively responsible for the clinical programming and prepares reports and statistics for facility - VISN - and national useThey provide leadership - direction - orientation - coaching - in-service training - staff development - and continuing education programs for assigned staffThey initiate and conduct a variety of program or service audits and complete designated clinical practice audits and reports - including productivity assessmentsThey oversee program operations and evaluations - identifying areas for improvement - gathering relevant data - assessing the data - developing and implementing ideas for improvement and evaluating efficacy of improvement efforts.] References: VA Handbook 5005/120 - Part II - Appendix G39 - Social Worker Qualification Standard GS-0185 Veterans Health AdministrationPhysical Requirements: Involve active listening - reading - observing - and evaluating verbal and nonverbal behavior - speaking - writing reports - writing policies and procedures - writing clinical notes - using office equipment such as computers - telephones and other electronic medium of communicating.DutiesNOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this positionFor more information - refer to Required Documents belowTotal Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The incumbent operates within Suicide Prevention Program in the Mental Health Behavioral Sciences (MHBS) Service Line serves as the COMPACT Act Coordinator and has responsibility as the primary navigator for Veterans receiving care under COMPACT ActThe incumbent will be instrumental in providing connection and referrals to assist with proper evaluation for eligibility in other programs and is the facility subject matter expert on the COMPACT Act - providing education and outreach - as neededMajor duties include - but are not limited to: Utilize program coordination skills to develop and monitor administrative and clinical plans for Veterans receiving COMPACT Act servicesOversees daily operations of the program and provides reports and metrics to facility - VISN and VACO as requestedCaptures and analyses local data trends to inform program development and improvement Collaborate with local facility revenue and finance departments Advocate for Veteran - ensuring they do not receive bills for COMPACT related care Provide education and training on COMPACT Act to internal and external stakeholders as the facility subject matter expertReviews and develops policies - standard operating procedures - practice guidelines for the programCoordination between health care providers and care managers in direct care and community care Collaborate with interprofessional teams within the VA healthcare system and community to navigate complex care coordinationConsultation and negotiation across program areas to ensure appropriate resources are secure in a clinically relevant and timely mannerCoordinate with local Patient Advocate Tracking System - Replacement (PATS-R) COMPACT clinical review teams Coordinates with local facility Office of Integrated Veteran Care (IVC) Care Coordinators Provides training - education - orientation and guidance on clinical program area Provides clinical social work assessment - intervention - treatment and follow-up - using a social determinant of health frameworkAssists with navigation between varying levels of care and conducts comprehensive transition planningUtilizes designated COMPACT Act templates and coding requirements when documenting in the medical recordSkill in organizing work - setting priorities - meeting multiple deadlines - and evaluating assigned program areaOther duties as assignedWork Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized to highly qualified candidatesEDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentiveContact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistanceLearn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increasesWhen 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 experienceParental 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 childChild 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 $416.66Retirement: 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: Ad Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual positionFunctional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Bargaining Unit: Yes REMINDER: Your full resume/CV may be uploaded without page limitation into the 'Other' document upload field.Create a Job Match for Similar JobsLogoAbout Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationThe Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.Connections working at Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationMore Jobs from This Employerhttps://jobnet.nacsw.org/jobs/22259256/social-worker-program-coordinator-compact-act