Social Worker (Program Coordinator)

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 your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & 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 ineligible

VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU DUTIES: The Local Recovery Coordinator Social Worker administers information and analytical systems to evaluate and enhance the quality of service provided to patients. Develops and implements information systems to track service activities related to the implementation of the Recovery model and evidence based practices and provides clinical supervision to accomplish implementation of recovery oriented, direct service. The Local Recovery Coordinator Social Worker will function to do the following: Implement policies & procedures from National Recovery Coordinator (NRC). Provide oversight and guidance on recovery-based programs and interventions in all Mental Health programs within CAVHCS. Train providers within CAVHCS on recovery and evaluate implementation. Educate Veterans & their families on recovery and evaluate implementation. Facilitate and support recovery services (advisory boards, consumer councils, peer support services etc). Work Schedule: 0800-1630 Telework: Not eligible for Telework Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 60784F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive, contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more 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. 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.