Social Work (Program Coordinator)

NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does NOT apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. The Social Work Program Coordinator is responsible for the professional and administrative management of the Veteran Directed Care (VDC) within the NAVAHCS system. The incumbent manages and controls the use of data related to all programs regarding day to day functioning and program evaluation.

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and may be posted up to July 15, 2026, OR until vacancy filled. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be April 29, 2025, with subsequent cut-off dates every two weeks until vacancy is filled. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The incumbent performs a wide range of services and provides technical assistance to State, local, and private agencies. Technical assistance provided to monitor activities and program reviews, and the development and analysis of information. In addition, the incumbent will uses sound judgment in the interpretation of trends and patterns; the application of guidelines; and the recommendation of program enhancements. The incumbent performs work related to the review, monitoring, analysis, planning and assessment of each program under his/her authority as well as quality improvement aspects. Responsible for key project activities related to the planning, development, and implementation of the project component. Major duties and responsibilities of the position. Administrative Provides administrative, technical, budgetary monitoring and oversight necessary for accomplishing the program coordination and management functions for the VDC program. Performs a wide range of services and provides technical assistance to State, local, and private agencies. Technical assistance provided to monitor activities and program reviews, and the development and analysis of information. Uses sound judgment in the interpretation of trends and patterns; the application of guidelines; and the recommendation of program enhancements. Performs work related to the review, monitoring, analysis, planning and assessment of each program under his/her authority as well as quality improvement aspects. Responsible for key project activities related to the planning, development, and implementation of the project component. Initiates consultation with social work service staff as well as GEC staff and possibly with other authoritative resources at the Medical Center. Program Coordination Serves as the Social Work Coordinator of the VDC program. Duties include all administrative oversight and clinical responsibility for all programs under responsibility and is responsible for weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings and reports respective to each assigned program. Responsible for program reports to VISN and VACO for the coordinated programs. Duties include ensuring Medical Center Memorandum compliance with the VDC program. As the Coordinator, incumbent is responsible for scheduling, organizing and inspecting of community provider facilities of each program respectively and completion of appropriate required reports and follow-up to ensure program operation. Responsible for negotiating, facilitating and completing basic ordering agreements/contracts for the VDC. Responsible for the development, coordination, selection and evaluation of VDC, implementation and application of VA guidelines to ensure standards are maintained. The VDC Coordinator will be the primary Contracting Officer's Representative, level 2 (COR) assigned to oversee existing nursing home contracts, and the acquisition of new contracts. Maintains an unrestricted, unsuspended license to practice social work. Must be able to provide supervision for licensure Other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM- 4:30PM Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be Authorized for highly qualified candidates. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): May be Authorized for highly qualified candidates. Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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) Telework: ADHOC - May be available for highly qualified candidates Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You 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. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.