Social Worker - Program Coordinator

Job TitleDutiesHelp VA Careers - Social Work Total Rewards of an Allied Health ProfessionalAdministers information and analytical systems to evaluate and enhance the quality of service provided to patients.Develops and implements information systems to track service activities including visits, referrals, inpatient days, patient demographics, equipment utilization and patient satisfaction.Develops implements and evaluates clinical guidelines and protocols to establish appropriate utilization of services.Supervises a group of employees performing work at various GS levels (e.g. nurses, addiction therapists, clerical staff, health techs, program support assistants, etc.)Provides administrative, technical and clinical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit/service including outreach efforts, CBOC involvement and efforts at other sites within a Health Care System.Performs the administrative and personnel management function relative to staff supervised.Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system.Observes workers' performance; demonstrates and conducts work performance critiques.Provides informal feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance.Able to resolve informal complaints and grievances.Develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions as necessary.Provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters.Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area.Reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests.Assures that subordinates are trained and fully comply with the provisions of the safety regulations.Responsible for furthering the goals of equal employment opportunity (EEO) by taking positive steps to assure the accomplishment of affirmative action objectives and by adhering to nondiscriminatory employment practices in regard to race, color, religion, sex, and affirmative action.Supervises employees to accomplish the work of the organization unit.Exercises supervisor authorities and responsibilities involving work assignment and review, as well as the administrative and personnel management functions relative to the staff supervised.Performs a wide range of services and provides technical assistance to State, local, and private agencies, and universities.Technical assistance provided is based on monitoring activities and program reviews, and the development and analysis of information.Uses sound judgment in the interpretation of trends and patterns; the application of guidelines; and the recommendation of program enhancements.Performs program analysis, development, review, research, design, and ensures that the program meets standards as set forth by CARF, TJC, and other regulatory entities.Performs work related to the review, monitoring, analysis, planning and assessment of various programs.Responsible for key project activities related to the planning, development, and implementation of the project component.Work Schedule: Monday to Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pmRecruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not AuthorizedEDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn morePay: Competitive salary and regular salary increasesPaid 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 $416.66Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VAInsurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)Telework: May be availableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement #: 25105FPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized