Social Worker (Program Coordinator - Veterans Outreach)

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your 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 complete review of the EDRP application. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Veteran Outreach Program Coordinator establishing outreach services provision with military installations Reserves, and National Guard facilities within the White River Junction VA Health Care Catchment area. The incumbent ensures transitional briefings are provided to military, Reserve and National Guard personnel transitioning from combat service/active duty as well as unenrolled Veterans within the White River Junction VA Health Care catchment area. Duties may include, but are not limited too: Develops and distributes outreach material to include brochures, fact sheets, web content, and other targeted information which highlights White River Junction VA healthcare systems facilities. Works with local and regional media including television, radio and print media to alert veterans of the services that are available in ways in which they can enroll. Provide training and information to VA staff, other federal agencies and community agencies regarding services available and information specific to White River Junction via healthcare system. Maintain a master list of all outreach activities at White River Junction VA healthcare system. Incumbent will develop and maintain health system communication plan by working with internal and external stakeholders to identify gaps in current areas of communication and developing strategies to mitigate those gaps. Once the communication plan has been developed the incumbent will maintain the plan and update when police, procedure and directive & impact. The incumbent serves as the liaison between the VA Health Care System, veterans, staff, and the community regarding the patient experience, patient rights and advocacy. The incumbent overseas the management of the Veteran Experience & Outreach activities through coordination with the internal and external outreach department including but not limited to, mental health services, social work and homeless programs, Women's Health, voluntary services, mental education, visual information specialist, public affairs, Veterans Benefit Services, National Cemetery and Veteran Center. Incumbent ensures entitlements are explained to Veterans and their families. Assists facility leadership & staff membership recognizing the need to remove institutional barriers to ensure optimum healthcare is delivered to our veterans Work Schedule: Full-time: Monday-Friday; 08:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Hannah Neilson, Hannah.Neilson@va.gov,, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more 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) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or

Salaire : $101,375 – $131,790/Per Year | Avantages : http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans?