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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Social Worker-Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Program Coordinator

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$105K/yr - $137K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Social Worker for the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Program Coordinator position at the Veterans Health Administration. The role involves overseeing program development, quality improvement projects, and providing comprehensive case management and psychosocial assessments for veterans and their families.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Oversees program development, quality improvement projects, written and oral communication between internal and external customers, assessment, counseling and recommending to Veterans and caregivers, case management, development of policies and care processes, and coordination with HCBS interdisciplinary treatment teams

Identifying community agencies, establishes intake processes, establishes oversight responsibilities, and maintains a record-keeping system for the program

Marketing the model of care and reaches out to community groups and agencies to promote program expansion

Providing training to caregivers, students, residents, interns, and fellows from other disciplines regarding the advantages and disadvantages of a HCBS programs

Have extensive knowledge of geriatrics, community agencies and partnerships and VA HCBS programs, to include but not limited to; (Homemaker Home Health Aide Respite, Purchased Skilled Home care, Home Based Primary Care, Veteran Directed-Home And Community Based Services, Hospice, Palliative Care, Geriatric Evaluation and Management, Community Nursing Home, State Veterans Home, Caregiver Support, Bowel and Bladder, Geriatric and Extended Care policies and procedures

The work may require assisting physically disabled veterans

The program coordinator receives and completes referrals from interdisciplinary teams and VA PC teams. Also provides consultation to referral sources and is responsible for development and maintenance of professional standards of practice and educating others regarding such. Documents independently in the medical records, including psychosocial assessments, diagnostics, treatment, progress notes, follow up and referrals

The program coordinator interviews and conducts psychosocial assessments; interviews veterans and family members or significant others to establish facts about the veteran's unique situation; presenting problems and their causes, and the impact of such problems on the veteran's functioning and health

Develops psychosocial treatment plans in collaboration with HCBS interdisciplinary team, including goals for psychosocial treatment, makes initial and continuing decisions regarding use of VA and non-VA services and referrals. Provides independent consultation and makes recommendations to interdisciplinary team on course of treatment

The program coordinator establishes a continuing relationship with the community agencies, caregiver, and veteran, and involved family members, evaluating progress towards goals, and adjusting the program plan as appropriate. Evaluates on an on-going basis the needs of the Veterans as progress is made or Veterans health condition changes. Monitors progress, maintains comprehensive documentation, ensures expert diagnosis and treatment of clinical disorders, and shows competent discretion in decision to adjust treatment. Makes recommendations for care and changes to interdisciplinary treatment plan

Will provide the patient or caregivers and family members with ongoing supportive counseling. Will assist patient and caregivers in coping and dealing with the loss and grief experienced in chronic illness, terminal illness, and death

Qualification

Master's in Social WorkState LicensureProgram CoordinationPolicy WritingSupervision SkillsCommunity Agency KnowledgePsychosocial AssessmentTrainingGuidanceCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Must be proficient in written and spoken English

You may be required to serve a trial period

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Must pass pre-employment physical examination

Must have an unrestricted State Driver's License

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

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

Loss of Licensure or Certification: Once licensed or certified, social workers must maintain a full, valid, and unrestricted independent license or certification to remain qualified for employment

One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level

Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation, negotiation, and monitoring

Knowledge and ability to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program

Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program

Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting multiple deadlines, and evaluating assigned program area(s)

Ability to provide training, orientation, and guidance within clinical practice

Benefits

This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program.

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)