Social Worker (Program Coordinator)

Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program Coordinator

The Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program Coordinator (IPVAP-C) is a Social Work Program Coordinator whose primary responsibilities are to provide clinical evidence-based services including, assessments and interventions; program development; Veteran, family, Caregiver and staff education on intimate partner violence; community outreach; resource development; continuous quality improvement activities; and evaluation/consultation. The incumbent is based in the medical center and/or facility, with potential travel required to Rochester Outpatient Clinic (ROPC) in order to support real time, in person, response to referrals. In addition, the incumbent must be a skilled communicator capable of developing effective partnerships with local, state and federal agencies as well as non-governmental organizations. The duties of the position include but are not limited to the following:

• The incumbent may be responsible for the program's budget and various control points assigned to the program within the assigned areas.
• Manages and controls the use of data related to these programs regarding day-to-day functioning and program evaluation.
• In conjunction with the Service Chief, plans, organizes and directs administrative, operational, Veteran and personnel activities for the service.
• The incumbent must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed by a state to practice at the advanced practice level.
• The incumbent will function in support of Veterans, family members, and Caregivers throughout the medical center and in community settings.
• Establishes partnerships with the Workplace Violence Prevention Committee, the Disruptive Behavior Committee, Employee Assistance Program and Employee Health Department to establish services for employees who are experience and/or use violence.
• Has specialized knowledge of practice that can be differentiated from the independent practice social worker by the ability to expand clinical knowledge in the profession, administer a facility program, provide consultation and guidance to colleagues, role model effective social work practice skills, teach or provide orientation to less experienced social workers, develop innovations in practice interventions, and provide clinical supervision for social work licensure or certification.
• Requires advanced knowledge and understanding of the services and benefits available for Veterans, their family members, Caregivers, and VA employees from both federal, state and private sector resources.
• Responsible for developing and establishing linkages and collaborates on VA Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program efforts with community healthcare and social service agencies.
• The incumbent is administratively responsible and accountable for the clinical and program development and effectiveness of the facility Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program.

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm ET

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized

Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases

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)

Parental 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 child.

Child 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 $416.66

Retirement: 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: Not available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: GS-12 : 14408-F

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized