Social Worker - Caregiver Support Program Coordinator

This Social Worker - Caregiver Support Program Coordinator supports the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care | Veterans Affairs. The health care system as a whole has outpatient clinics throughout Colorado: Alamosa, Aurora, Denver, Golden, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, La Junta, and Lamar. There are Primary Care Telehealth Outreach Clinics in Burlington and Salida. Travel is necessary, must possess and maintain a current valid state driver's license. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : VA offers a Comprehensive TOTAL REWARD$ package. The Social Worker - Caregiver Support Program Coordinator's responsibilities are to provide clinical evidence-based services and interventions. They must be a skilled communicator capable of developing effective partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies as well as non-governmental organizations. Must possess and maintain a current valid state driver's license. Duties include but are not limited to: Travel is necessary for half of the tour. must possess and maintain a current valid state driver's license. Develops and implements the Caregiver Support Program specific to his/her area of assignment and ensures compliance and collaboration with local facility and the VA Central Office Caregiver. Responsible to complete the initial, interim, and annual in-home visits for patients enrolled in the Caregiver Support Program. Administers information and analytical systems to evaluate and enhance the quality of service provided to Caregivers, families, and Veterans. Develops and implements information systems to track service activities including visits, referrals, Caregiver demographics, equipment utilization, and Caregiver and Veteran satisfaction. Develops implements and evaluates clinical guidelines and protocols to establish appropriate utilization of services. Participates in direct Caregiver and Veteran contacts to identify and assess Caregiver stress/burden and the development and application of directed clinical treatment interventions. Advises and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams throughout the medical center on Caregiver issues. Creates educational tools, develops programs, and implements training focused on specific Caregiver needs/issues. Provides education and in-service training to VAMC employees, Veterans, families, and Caregivers. Provides ongoing consultation and support to colleagues regarding Caregiver support. Develops and facilitates Caregiver support groups (face-to-face or VANTS telephone line) and educational programs. Distributes educational materials provided by VA, local, state, and national Caregiver organizations. Provides referrals to VA medical and mental health treatment and to other VA services. serves as the major consultant for information on negotiating the complex processes Caregivers, Veterans, and families encounter when interacting with government and community agencies. Collaborate with the patient aligned care team, mental health clinicians, and specialty care providers to provide Veteran and staff education on Caregiver issues. Coordination will include hands-on support group work involvement and training of patient aligned care team clinical social work staff in the development and facilitation of such groups. Coordinates the events and programs for the annual National Family Caregivers Month, advertising of month-long activities, mobilization of participants, educational sessions, Caregiver recognition events, and Caregiver support programs. Work Schedule: Full-time | Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Compressed/Flexible: Available 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

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Interested in a career that offers a balance of work and family life? Look no further! The VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) offers a balance of professional and clinical complexity that stimulates growth yet also allows the professional an opportunity to enjoy life outside of work. If you are interested in a career that offers an integrated patient-centered approach while providing compassionate and state of the art care to Veterans, we welcome you to apply. By serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans, we fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors". The new, state of the art campus is in Aurora, CO, just east of Denver. The city's central location makes it ideal for accessing the surrounding mountain ranges for outdoor activities and enjoying the rich art of the area. Denver Metro offers a perfect mix of social activity, modern businesses,