Social Work (Program Coordinator)

The Social Worker Program Coordinator works for the Central Virginia VA Health Care System at the Fredericksburg Health Care Center (HCC) in Fredericksburg, VA. This position is a direct report to the Outpatient Specialty and Community Based Programs Supervisor. This position provides services to homeless Veterans in communities and rural areas outside of the Fredericksburg Health Care Center and will operate separately from the main facility. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Social Worker will support the Healthcare for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program under the Social Work Service Line. This position provides services to homeless Veterans in communities and rural areas outside of the Fredericksburg Health Care Center and will operate separately from the main facility. The Social Work Coordinator is the Fredericksburg Coordinated Entry (CE) Specialist for Homeless Programs as well as the Homeless Outreach Coordinator. This position enables VA homeless programs to fully collaborate with the community, including the Continuum of Care (CoC) and community partners, in the coordinated entry efforts in that community. Major Duties Include, but are not Limited to: Provide leadership in the community by actively participating in the local plans to end Veteran homelessness, as well as conducting and leading the coordination of outreach services to homeless Veterans. Develop appropriate professional relationships with community stakeholders, and is responsible for communicating potential CoC policy or protocol changes to local VA leadership where such changes would enhance the VA's ability to coordinate housing and services for homeless Veterans with the CoC or other key partners. Facilitate VA involvement in the CoC's Coordinated Entry System (CES) and will be responsible for helping VA meet federal guidelines on CES, as described by regulations and guidance published by HUD. Coordinate outreach efforts with local community partners; including ensuring linkages to VA services and the local SPC for those Veterans who are experiencing literal street homelessness and are at high risk for suicide. Provide individualized care coordination and discharge planning highlighting patients strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences within patient interaction along with family and collateral contacts. Coordinate efforts with local planning and support currently provided by VA, HUD and United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) technical assistance initiatives designed to support local planning and the creation of a CES. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). 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. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. QUALIFICATIONS

Salaire : $110,910 – $144,186/Per Year | Avantages : http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp

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