Social Worker (Program Coordinator)-Hospice and Palliative Care

01Basic Requirements

United States Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.) English Language Proficiency: Social workers must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j, this part.

02Education

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. A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work.

Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the 4 accreditation standards for a masters of social work.

03Licensure

Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level. Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/.

04Grade Determinations

Social Worker (Program Coordinator) GS-12: Experience and Education: One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. 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. 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.

Applicants must meet the requirements for providing supervision in the state where they are licensed at the advanced practice level and should list these qualifications within the assessment narrative and their resume. Documentation is required if part of your state's requirements for providing supervision for licensure is beyond your licensure only (example: certification of continuing education credits).

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs (submission of a document with written demonstration of KSAs is highly recommended with application). Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation, negotiation, and monitoring. Knowledge and ability to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program. Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program.

Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting multiple deadlines, and evaluating assigned program area(s). Ability to provide training, orientation, and guidance within clinical practice. All qualifying experience you possess must be clearly described in your application package. We will not make assumptions when reviewing applications. Failure to demonstrate your experience in your resume may result in disqualification. It is strongly recommended that you write to each KSA in your application package.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-12 Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position.

Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.

VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU The incumbent has the following knowledge, skills, duties and responsibilities: 1. Must have a high level of skill and expertise to establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with Veterans and/or their families. Be able to independently work with Veterans and their families experiencing a wide range of complicated medical, psychiatric, emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial problems through the continuum of care at the end of life. 2.

Independently complete thorough psychosocial assessments to determine the mental health diagnosis, psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and/or their families. 3. Incumbent independently conducts psychosocial assessments, navigating and managing complex, sometimes ethically challenging, case dynamics and assessing suicide risk when appropriate. 4.

Independently exercises mature, insightful, professional judgement and uses a wide range of social work skills to navigate complex systems within, and outside, of the VAHCS. 5. Incumbent will independently serve patients in outpatient settings, inpatient settings, including the Community Living Center and medicine units, and serve as a liaison to those receiving care in community settings. 6. Incumbent will serve as the primary social worker on the Inpatient Hospice and Palliative Care Consultation Team. 7.

Incumbent will serve as the lead on the development, creation and implementation of bereavement service initiatives. 8. Actively participate as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team through collaboration with Veterans and family, in the development and implementation of treatment goals and interventions. 9. Serve as a liaison between Veterans and/or their loved ones and VA and community resources to ensure thorough delivery of services. 10.

Possess knowledge and ability to implement psychotherapeutic treatment modalities, provide educational classes, and/or provide treatment, supportive groups, and bereavement for Veterans and families. 11. Provide consultation and education to Veterans and their families regarding community resources, VA benefits and specialty programs, and advance directives. 12.

Provide consultation to other treatment team and staff members regarding psychosocial needs of Veterans and/or their families and the impact of the identified psychosocial problems on the Veteran's health care planning and compliance with treatment. 13. Maintain knowledge of Veteran's benefits and services, community resources, and process for making appropriate referrals to community and other governmental programs or agencies. 14.

Possess skills and knowledge to provide case management services to Veterans and their families throughout the continuum of care 15. Facilitate action for community placements through collaboration with Veterans and their families as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members to ensure that appropriate community placements are completed in a timely manner. 16.

Serve as a consultant to less experienced social workers and other staff in complex cases requiring advanced clinical knowledge and experience in end of life care. Administrative Functions: 1. Is responsible for supporting the mission, policies, and procedures of the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) 2. Will work in direct collaboration with the Hospice and Palliative Care Medical Director on all projects and initiatives. 3.

Is responsible for the advancement and oversight of end-of-life care, including palliative care, hospice service, and bereavement services to Veterans and their loved ones who are serviced by the MVHCS. 4. Is responsible for monitoring data and outcome measures related to end-of-life care. 5. Is responsible for and developing and implementing action plans, educational initiatives, and strategic plans specific to Hospice and Palliative Care programming. 6.

Is willing to serve on committees, work groups, and task forces at the facility as deemed appropriate by the REC Social Work Supervisor . 7. Is responsible for developing and fostering collaboration and partnerships in working with Veterans and families throughout the continuum of care. 8. Is mindful of keeping the supervisor apprised of problems and recommended solutions to problems encountered in the incumbent's area of responsibility. 9.

Is responsible for furthering one's own professional growth through continuing education and for ensuring continuing education appropriate to the area of assignment. 10. Is able to provide assistance with the orientation and learning of less experienced social workers within the MVHCS. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized