Social Worker (Program Coordinator) - Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program Manager

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Social Worker (Program Coordinator) at GS-13 level in Fresno to oversee a specialized program, provide supervision for licensure, and ensure high-quality service delivery.

The role involves developing policies, managing budgets, and coordinating with internal and external partners to meet program goals. The position requires a CSWE-accredited MSW, a valid state license or certification, and demonstrated experience in program operation, policy

Qualifications

• Must possess a master’s degree in Social Work from CSWE-accredited school.
• License or certification required to independently practice social work at the master’s level.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of the program.
• Develop policies and procedures for program operations.
• Prepare reports and statistics; manage program budget and expenditures.
• Provide supervision and guidance for licensure and staff performance.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to advance program goals.

Skills

Licensure

Supervision

Program coordination

Policy development

Budget management

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

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. Program 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 - You must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f)
• Education and/or Experience Combination -
  • You must possess 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. Note: A doctoral degree in Social Work may NOT be substituted for the master's degree in Social Work.
• License or Certification - You must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level.

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 Grade Level Requirements:

Licensure Requirement:

You must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level, and must be able to provide supervision for licensure.

Experience Requirement:

You must possess one year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include, but are not limited to: Serving as the sole practitioner in a specialty program and typically provide direct patient care services in the program area; oversees the daily operation of the program, develop policies and procedures for program operation, and prepare reports and statistics; may be responsible for the program's budget, developing and monitoring staff compliance with practice, standards and guidelines on documentation, workload, data entry, ethical practice and service delivery; provides analysis and evaluation of clinical program data and computerized programs to identify system-wide trends and needs to enhance the quality of service. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, demonstrating progressively more professional competency.

In addition to the experience above, you must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skill in coordinating and implementing one or more specialty program(s), across the facility.
• Skill in local policy and practice development, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program as prescribed by the program handbook or national directive.
• Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting multiple deadlines, and evaluating assigned program area(s).
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners to further program goals and enhance patient centered care.
• 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.
• 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.
• Knowledge of organizational structure and impact on program operations.

Preferred Experience: VA outpatient mental health clinic (Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program) experience

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13.

Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required.