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This 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. 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. Learn more ****This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2022. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be April 22, 2022.. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.**** Applicants 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 Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education. 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 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 http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work. Licensure. Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level. Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/. 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-13 Experience/Education. One year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, demonstrating progressively more professional competency. Candidates 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. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs. a) Skill in coordinating and implementing one or more specialty program(s), across the facility. b) Skill in local policy and practice development, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program as prescribed by the program handbook or national directive. c) Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting multiple deadlines, and evaluating assigned program area(s). d) Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners to further program goals and enhance patient centered care. e) Ability to provide the full range of supervisory duties including assignment of work to be performed; performance evaluations; and selection of staff, training, and recommendation of awards, advancements, and when appropriate, disciplinary action. f) Ability to oversee the fiscal matters of the functions supervised (including fund controls, contracts, and equipment expenditures), forecast resource and equipment needs, and administer the allocated budget. g) Knowledge of organizational structure and impact on program operations. Preferred Experience: Driving Requirements: Must have a valid driver's license. References: VA Handbook 5005-/120 Part II Appendix G39 Physical Requirements: Duties are performed in an office setting and/or on hospital wards and clinics where there is exposure to communicable diseases common of the client population. May require off site visits to agencies or home visits. ["VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UUThe Post 9/11 Military to Veteran (M2VA) and Care Coordination & Integrated Case Management Program Coordinator is responsible for supervising and managing M2VA, Rural Access Network Growth Enhancement (RANGE) and Home Telehealth Remote Patient Monitoring (HT-RPM) programs. They are responsible for co-leading the systemic implementation of CC&ICM at the facility with the support of the Chief, Care Management and Social Work and the Executive Sponsor. The incumbent facilitates efficient and appropriate delivery of services across episodes of care within the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) and Community-based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC), including Mental Health Service. The incumbent plans, develops, implements and evaluates all programs under their purview to ensure continual quality improvement and excellence in customer service. The work affects a wide range of agency activities and operations. It directly affects the health and well-being of the patients served and relationships with community organizations and stakeholders.The Social Work Program Coordinator has full oversight, including programmatic and administrative responsibility for multidisciplinary facility staff that includes GS 11 Social Workers, Nurses, Administrative Staff, etc. providing services. Work involves oversight of a complex array of services, both clinical and administrative, for all Veterans treated by the VA Western Colorado Health Care System. Work requires the exercise of mature professional judgment and flexible use of administrative, leadership, and social work skills. The population served has unique needs, and the re-adjustment to civilian life, mental health issues, and the necessary involvement of family and other agencies often result in serious and complicated cases. Patients present with a wide range of psychosocial and environmental problems that require creative problem solving and planning. Decisions concerning planning, organizing, and implementing the plans are often complicated by the various agencies and individuals involved in the care plan.Responsible for providing leadership to major programs across all campuses at and providing direction to staff responsible for care coordination, care management and case management including establishing policy and procedure that ensures timely access to high quality care across the continuum. Works collaboratively with Executive Leadership including Service Line Managers, and other clinical and administrative staff in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating programs to support and enhance patient care across the continuum. Develops policy and procedure to promote timely and appropriate patient-centered care and interdisciplinary communication to ensure the right care, at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. Assists in developing and interpreting the mission, goals, policy, and performance improvement for care coordination, care management and case management services. Facilitates efficient and appropriate delivery of services across episodes of care within the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) and Community-based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC), including Mental Health Service. Accountable for managing resources, supporting M2VA, RANGE, HT-RPM, CC&ICM and other patient-centered initiatives, research, and maintaining standards of practice to ensure high quality care across the continuum. Plans, develops, implements and evaluates all programs under their purview to ensure continual quality improvement and excellence in customer service. The work affects a wide range of agency activities and operations. Manages, plans, implements, monitors, and evaluates the delivery of services utilizing CC&ICM. Coordinating interdisciplinary staffing, work assignments, budget, treatment services provided, and admission criteria for all three programs Identifies areas for improvement, gathers relevant data, assesses the data, develops and implements ideas for improvement, and evaluates efficacy of improvements. Prepares the goals for each new fiscal year and reports on outcomes regularly and as requested by the Chief, Care Management and Social Work. Responsible for developing a systematic plan for reviewing and appraising the effectiveness of CC&ICM. Participate in program development and other special duties and projects as assigned by the Chief, Care Management and Social Work. Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm\nTelework: Available\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nFunctional Statement #: 54349-O\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized\nEDRP Authorized: Contact Martha.Kimmel@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance\nPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]