Social Worker (Program Coordinator) - Tribal HUD-VASH

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Social Worker (Program Coordinator) to lead the Tribal HUD VASH program in the Fargo area. This role involves coordinating services, conducting psychosocial assessments, and providing therapy to veterans. The ideal candidate will possess a master's degree in social work and be licensed to practice independently. Join a team that values the health and well-being of veterans and empowers them to take charge of their lives. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the community while working within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Benefits

37-50 days of annual paid time off

Paid parental leave

Child care subsidy

Federal health/vision/dental insurance

Traditional federal pension

401K with contributions by VA

Qualifications

• Must have a master's degree in social work from an accredited school.
• Licensed to practice social work at the master's degree level.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement the Turtle Mountain Tribal HUD VASH Program.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide ongoing psychotherapy.
• Provide education and training regarding Tribal HUD VASH across the HCS.

Skills

Psychosocial Assessment

Treatment Planning

Group Facilitation

Community Resource Coordination

Knowledge of DSM-5

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Summary

The Fargo VA Health Care System is recruiting for 1 full-time Social Worker (Program Coordinator) to serve as Tribal Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/ Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) program coordinator for Turtle Mountain - operating in Belcourt - ND and the surrounding areas as feasible.

Qualifications 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.
• 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.
• English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).
• Grade Determinations: GS-12 Social Worker (Program Coordinator) (1) Experience and Education: One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level - which is defined as: Working knowledge of community resources - how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services - and ability to coordinate services.
• Independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic - cultural - ethnic - educational and other diversified backgrounds.
• Working knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities and treatment procedures to formulate a treatment plan.
• Independently implementing different treatment modalities in working with individuals - families - and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric - medical - and social problems to achieve treatment goals.
• Providing consultation services to new social workers - social work graduate students - and other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment.
• 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.
• (2) 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.
• (3) 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.
• All qualifying experience you possess must be clearly described in your application package.

Duties

• The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers.
• This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest.
• As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care - you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.
• This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
• The position will be responsible for coordinating and implementing the Turtle Mountain Tribal HUD VASH Program.
• The incumbent will be attending National - VISN calls and training on Tribal HUD VASH programming.
• In addition - the position will be in a program development/implementation role.
• The incumbent will identify outcomes and measurements to highlight the success of the Tribal HUD VASH Program.
• They will monitor process outcomes for education - accountability opportunities and/or continuous process improvement.
• Duties include - but are not limited to: Subject Expert - The position will be a subject expert for the Tribal HUD VASH Program.
• The position will be a champion for the implementation and maintenance of the Turtle Mountain Tribal HUD VASH Program.
• Groups - The position may complete groups for Tribal HUD VASH.
• The position will demonstrate an understanding of group facilitation - development - and recruitment.
• When appropriate the position will utilize telehealth for groups.
• Program Coordination - The position will coordinate Turtle Mountain Tribal HUD VASH development and implementation at the facility and with other tribal nations at least 25% of their time.
• The position will provide facility education to staff.
• Veteran recruitment for Tribal HUD VASH.
• The position will provide training regarding Tribal HUD VASH across the entire HCS and tribal nations in the Fargo VA HCS catchment area (7 tribal nations).
• This position will also be the lead for inquiries for tribal nations interested in starting a tribal HUD VASH partnership.
• The incumbent is an expert on the Tribal HUD VASH Program and uses that knowledge to promote the program and solving problems that may develop between the VAH and Tribal Nations.
• Psychosocial Assessment - The social worker will develop an assessment of the veteran - family - economic - community - and psychosocial support systems when clinically indicated.
• The assessments must reflect a high level of skill in gathering - analyzing - interpreting - and documenting data that is pertinent and directly related to patient health care planning - treatment - education and case management.
• Clinical diagnosing using DSM-5 and ICD-10 behavior codes - Incumbent demonstrates knowledge in DSM-5 diagnosing and documents diagnostic impressions in psychosocial assessments when appropriate.
• Treatment Planning/Goal Setting - Incumbent demonstrates basic knowledge of psychosocial treatment modalities and demonstrates the ability to implement treatment modalities in working with individuals - families - and groups to achieve treatment goals.
• Therapy - Social worker will provide the veterans and their caregivers with ongoing psychotherapy (group and/or individual) and/or supportive counseling when appropriate.
• Referral to service providers - Throughout the course of treatment the social worker is the subject matter expert on VA - community and tribal resources.
• The social worker will collaborate with other service providers in reassessing the veteran's needs for VA and community resources and entitlements.
• Travel is required up to 75% and will include transporting patients in a non-commercial vehicle.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Telework: Available (Ad-hoc) Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized 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.
• 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.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.