Social Worker (Program Coordinator) - Tribal HUD VASH Coordinator
The Fargo VA Health Care System is recruiting for 1 full-time Coordinator for the Tribal HUD VASH program. This vacancy will be filled with either a Social Worker (Program Coordinator), Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (Program Coordinator), or a Registered Nurse Program Manager. Social Workers should apply under this announcement. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).
VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU 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 is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. 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 incumbent will work to synchronized service, including care and case management along the health care continuum. This incumbent is a champion and leader in the Tribal HUD VASH program. The incumbent will provide program coordination at least 25% of the time to implement and maintain this new and growing program. This is accomplished in collaboration with all of the ICC's as well as care and case managers across the healthcare system. As a social worker, the incumbent demonstrates innovation, creativity, expertise and skill in an expeditious and efficient manner. The incumbent is accountable to the Homeless Program Manager in carrying out operational functions described above. The incumbent has clinical involvement in patient care by providing clinical case management along with the program management. Clinical social work services may be delivered in person or by electronic media, such as phone, VTel or home tele-health. Travel is required up to 75% and will include transporting patients in a non-commercial vehicle. A valid driver's license is required. 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: Psychosocial Assessment Clinical diagnosing using DSM-5 and ICD-10 behavior codes Treatment Planning/Goal Setting Therapy Referral to service providers Resource Development Advocacy Crisis Intervention Education/Health promotion and prevention Supportive counseling Administrative responsibilities This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit our 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 review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Learn more 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: Ad-hoc only Virtual: This is not a virtual position. 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 identification 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. A valid driver's license is required. 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.