Veterans Social Work Program Coordinator (EDRP Eligible)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP Education Debt Reduction Program

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Nashville seeks a GS-12 Social Worker to lead and coordinate a clinical program serving Veterans. Eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) with application reviewed after appointment.

Applicants must have an MSW from a CSWE-accredited school, be licensed to practice at the master’s level, and meet VA education loan repayment requirements. The role emphasizes policy development, supervision, and program leadership.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of program coordination and administration, including consultation, negotiation, and monitoring.
• Ability to write policies, procedures, and practice guidelines for the program.
• Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff.
• Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to provide training, orientation, and guidance within clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide program coordination and administration for a VA social work program.
• Develop policies and procedures for program operation.
• Prepare reports and statistics for facility, VISN, and national use.
• Oversee daily program operations and budgeting.
• Lead staff development and in-service training.

Skills

Program coordination

Policy writing

Staff supervision

Time management

Training delivery

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Nashville seeks a GS-12 Social Worker to lead and coordinate a clinical program serving Veterans. Eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) with application reviewed after appointment.

Applicants must have an MSW from a CSWE-accredited school, be licensed to practice at the master’s level, and meet VA education loan repayment requirements. The role emphasizes policy development, supervision, and program leadership.