Social Worker (Program Coordinator)

Program Coordinator Geriatrics & Extended Care (GEC)

Responsible for the supervision of five GS-12 social workers, two CNH Coordinators, the Respite Coordinator, HBPC CBOC Social Worker and the LTC Rehab Coordinator. Three GS-11 HBPC social workers a budget technician and two program support staff.

Will be State Veteran Home VA Medical Center Representative for five homes and responsible for conducting Annual Surveys, For-Cause Survey's.

Administers information and analytical systems to evaluate and enhance the quality of service provided to patients in assigned GEC Social Work programs.

Develops and implements information systems to track service activities including visits, referrals, inpatient days, patient demographics, equipment utilization and patient satisfaction.

Responsible for establishing the yearly CNH, ADHC, H/HHA, MC and LTC Rehab budget. They are responsible for reviewing and approving control point payment data and projecting budgetary needs for the CNH program.

Is the Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) for the CNH program and is responsible for identifying and procuring VA contracts with community nursing homes.

Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system.

The incumbent plans coverage to ensure adequate professional services are available.

Incumbent assures that subordinates are trained and fully comply with the provisions of the safety regulations.

The incumbent is responsible for furthering the goals of equal employment opportunity (EEO).

Exercises supervisor authorities and responsibilities involving work assignment and review, as well as the administrative and personnel management functions relative to the staff supervised.

The incumbent establishes workload and productivity standards with subordinates and monitors to ensure compliance.

The incumbent performs program analysis, development, review, research, design, and contact work as possible with various agencies (public, DOD, state, etc.).

Responsible for key project activities related to the planning, development, and implementation of the project component, a substantial portion of the workload directed by this position is carried out at one or more locations that are physically removed from the main unit under conditions that make day-to-day supervision difficult to administer.

Attending Practice meetings as required in the Bylaws. Providing sufficient clinical care for competency assessment, peer review, and credentialing and privileging processes. Participation in a peer review process, as assigned. Participating in a competency assessment process.

Social Worker must possess and maintain a current valid state driver's license.

Position requires occasional, to significant travel, within the community, using a Government Vehicle or other individual arrangements, to meet with Veterans, visit clinics, medical centers, community clinics, and visit community agencies, partners, representatives, and stakeholders who assist and support Veterans.

Full-Time. Mon-Fri; 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized

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Competitive salary and regular salary increases When 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).

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 experience.

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.

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

Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Telework: Available

This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 51540

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized