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. 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. English Language Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). 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 tohttp://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: In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates. Social Worker (Program Coordinator), GS-12 Experience and Education. One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, demonstrating progressively more professional competency. Candidate 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) Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation, negotiation, and monitoring. (b) Knowledge and ability to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program. (c) Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program. (d) Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting multiple deadlines, and evaluating assigned program area(s). (e) Ability to provide training, orientation, and guidance within clinical practice. References: VA Handbook 5005/120 Part II Appendix G39 Physical Requirements: Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. They must have good manual dexterity, must be able to express or exchange ideals by means of spoken and written word. Must be able to view and read information on computer screens. ["Major duties of the position include: The Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) Social Work Coordinator will have primary administrative and clinical responsibility for assigned GEC programs, which may include: ADHC (Adult Day Health Care), PACE (Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly), Homemaker/Home Health Aide (H/HHA), and Contract Nursing Home (CNH). Screening/Assessment - The GEC Coordinator screens and assesses the Veteran and his/her caregivers' psychosocial needs and barriers in order to facilitate his or her access to appropriate VA and community resources. Through collaborative relationships with the Veteran, his or her family/caregiver and other VA programs and VA staff, the GEC Coordinator coordinates the gathering of information vital to the process of setting appropriate care goals and time frames for achieving those goals. Assessment information may include, but is not limited to: - Marital/family/social/care giver status - Medical status - Guardianship, POA, DPOA, other legal issues - Financial status - Use of entitlement programs - Strengths/Limitations Treatment Planning/Goal Setting - From screening/assessment information, the GEC Coordinator determines realistic goals with the Veteran and his/her caregiver, including such factors as a) the appropriate type of intervention and/or level of care, b) the setting conducive to providing such intervention or care, c) the need for intervention to allow for the least restrictive level of care, d) transportation options/barriers and e) the steps to obtaining resources (VA or community) that make the achievement of goals possible. Case Management- The GEC Coordinator will provide case management services as needed to Veterans and their caregivers. As a lead coordinator for the CCICM program, the GEC Coordinator may be assigned as a lead coordinator for Veterans outside of the Medical Foster Home program. Referral to service providers - To facilitate the continuity of a Veteran's care to maintain optimum functioning and quality of life, the GEC Coordinator will arrange referrals to needed VA and/or community resources (e.g., home health care, services available through area agencies on aging, community support groups, hospice care). Resource Usage/Development - As a subject matter expert on the services and resources available to Veterans through both VA and the community, the GEC Coordinator will monitor patterns of resource availability, identifying unmet needs and the resultant impact on the Veteran's psychosocial functioning. The GEC Coordinator will communicate with appropriate stakeholders to encourage the development of new and innovative resources. Advocacy - The GEC Coordinator will advocate for Veterans and caregivers to ensure that they have access to all needed care and resources within VA and in the community. By availing the Veteran and caregiver of his or her choices in complex decisions and by guiding them through complicated enrollment procedures and bureaucratic processes, the GEC Coordinator facilitates the best possible outcome for the Veteran and caregiver. When appropriate and feasible, the GEC Coordinator will educate and encourage the Veteran and his or her family/caregiver to advocate on his/her own behalf, fostering independence and empowerment. Crisis Intervention - The GEC Coordinator will assess and intervene in any medical or psychiatric crises presented by the Veteran and participate in developing crisis management and safety plans to minimize the event of future crises. Education/Health promotion and prevention - The GEC Coordinator will provide education about VA and community resources, entitlement programs, VA benefits and Advance Directives/Living, completing the advanced directive or living will as requested. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD565630/Social Worker (Program Coordinator) Geriatric Extended Care Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Contact Martha Kimmel at 307-433-3744 or martha.kimmel@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator, for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]

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