Social Worker (MFH Program Coordinator)
Location: Augusta Maine
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is currently interviewing Social Worker (MFH Program Coordinator) right now, this job will be placed in Maine. Further informations about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): VHA-402-12-KAG-694964 (Please include on all documents)
Salary: To be determined by Professional Standard Board of your peers and based on your education, experience, and professional accomplishments.
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. Become a part of the VA Maine Healthcare System.
We are an employer of choice that is the center of excellence in patient care, education and research. We value Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence . We value you.
The VA Maine Healthcare System is seeking a Social Worker (MFH Program Coordinator).
The Medical Foster Home Program is an important element in the continuum of care for Maine Veterans offering an alternative to nursing home institutional care by providing foster care in the home setting. This position oversees the establishment of new foster homes, facilitates the placement of veterans into these homes and provides ongoing monitoring to ensure the success of these homes .
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KEY REQUIREMENTS
U. S. Citizenship
English Language Proficiency
Background /Suitability Investigation
Physical Standards â€" Must pass pre-employment examination
DUTIES:
Incumbent serves as program coordinator and is administratively responsible for the Medical Foster Home (MFH) program providing treatment to veteran patients in this national VA program. S/he is a practitioner in this specialty providing direct patient care services in the program area. They manage the daily operation of the program, develop policies and procedures for program operation and prepare reports and statistics for facility, VISN, and national use. They are responsible to provide an accounting for the programÂ's budget. The incumbent manages and controls the use of data related to these programs regarding day to day functioning and program evaluation. In conjunction with the Service Chief, plans, organizes and directs administrative, operational, patient and personnel activities for the service which includes:
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 including visits, referrals, patient demographics, equipment utilization and patient satisfaction. Develops implements and evaluates clinical guidelines and protocols to establish appropriate utilization of services.
The incumbent provides administrative, technical and clinical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the program.
Provides informal feedback to medical foster home staff and sponsors. Incumbent is able to resolve informal complaints and grievances. Incumbent provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters.
The incumbent partners with and works collaboratively with MFH staff and the Home Based Primary Care team. S/he is responsible for frequent communication with the team through interdisciplinary meetings, staff meetings and clinical documentation.
The incumbent uses sound judgment in the interpretation of trends and patterns; the application of guidelines; and the recommendation of program enhancements. The incumbent performs program analysis, development, review, research, design, and contact work as possible with various agencies (public, DOD, state, etc.).
Performs work related to the review, monitoring, analysis, planning and assessment of various programs. Responsible for key project activities related to the planning, development, and implementation of the project component. A substantial portion of the workload directed by this position is carried out at one or more locations that are physically removed from the main unit under conditions that make day-to-day supervision difficult to administer.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm
***RELOCATION EXPENSES AND/OR INCENTIVES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED***
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
- Citizenship. Be a citizen of the United States.
- Education. Have a masterÂ's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
- Licensure. Must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the masterÂ's degree level.
- English Language Proficiency. Social workers must be proficient in spoken and written English.
Experience, Education and Licensure. Individuals assigned as social worker program coordinator must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level. Their experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, demonstrating progressively more professional competency. They may have certification or other post-masterÂ'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. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the professional KSAs provided below.
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. In-depth knowledge of the program coordinated, and demonstrated knowledge and ability to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program.
2. Knowledge and skill in management/administration, which includes supervision, consultation, negotiation, and monitoring.
3. Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program.
4. Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet multiple deadlines, and evaluate assigned program area(s).
5. Ability to provide training, orientation, consultation and guidance within clinical specialization of practice.
Reference: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G39, SOCIAL WORKER QUALIFICATION STANDARD.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the United States Department of Education, AND accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), in order for it to be credited towards your qualifications for this position. You can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html . All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
Veteran's Preference : When applying for Federal jobs, eligible veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of DD-214(s) showing all dates of service as well as character of service (honorable, general, etc.). Additionally, veterans with service-connected disability of 10% or more must also submit a copy of their official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs, or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying their service-connected disability and/or their receipt of compensation for service-connected disability.
Veterans with service-connected disability of less than 10%, nonservice-connected disability, and Purple Heart recipients, as-well-as those claiming derived preference for a spouse, widow or widower, or natural mother, should refer to and submit a completed SF 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and required documentation with your application materials.
For more information on Veterans' Preference, go to http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Complete application packages will be reviewed to determine if the basic qualifications for this position have been met. A listing of candidates who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the hiring facility where the credentialing and privileging screening process is completed.
BENEFITS:
VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered: http://www.va.gov/jobs/job_benefits/benefits.asp .
OTHER INFORMATION:
This position will be filled on a full-time permanent basis. Upon completing any required probationary period, the position will be permanent.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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This job starts available on: Thu, 12 Jul 2012 04:32:52 GMT