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The Program Coordinator is administratively responsible for the Medical Foster Home Program. Coordinator manages the daily operation of the program, markets the community to find potential Medical Foster Homes, and provides direct Veteran-centric services in the program area. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education: Have a master's degree in social work form a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Graduate 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 of social work. Verification of the degree can be made by going to the CSWE website to verify if that social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a Master of Social Work. Licensure: Persons hired to social worker positions in the GS-185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level. English Language Proficiency. Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). Grade Determinations: Social Worker (Program Coordinator), GS-12 (1) 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. (2) 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. (3) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation, negotiation, and monitoring. (b) Knowledge and ability to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program. (c) Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program. (d) Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting multiple deadlines, and evaluating assigned program area(s). (e) Ability to provide training, orientation, and guidance within clinical practice. Preferred Experience: The incumbent is a senior social worker who is capable of practicing at the advanced level and has specialized knowledge of practice typically related to dementias, chronic illnesses, and care for the older adult and caregiver. Incumbent should have at least 2 years in an area of specialized social work practice and licensed or hold certification in a state at the independent practice level. The incumbent is a senior social worker who is capable of practicing at the advanced level and has specialized knowledge of practice typically related to dementias, chronic illnesses, and care for the older adult and caregiver. Incumbent should have at least 2 years in an area of specialized social work practice and licensed or hold certification in a state at the independent practice level. References: VA Handbook 5005/120, Part II, Appendix G39 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting (15-44 pounds), Moderate carrying (15-44 pounds), Reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, Both hands required, Walking, Standing, Climbing (use of legs and arms), Both legs required, Operation of motor vehicle, Depth perception, Ability to distinguish basic colors, Ability to distinguish shades of colors, Unencumbered Driver's license Environmental Factors: Working outside and inside, Working closely with others and working alone ["VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Duties include, but are not limited to: Provides administrative oversight of program and administers information and analytical systems to evaluate and enhance the quality of service provided to Veterans. Develops and implements information systems to track service activities such as consults, visits, referrals, inpatient days, Veteran demographics, equipment utilization and caregiver & Veteran satisfaction. Develops, implements, and evaluates clinical guidelines and protocols to establish appropriate utilization of services. Provides assessment, treatment, and planning for a complex population of Veterans which reflect the age-specific, psychosocial, and functional needs of the Veteran (e.g., spinal cord, geriatric, and mental health population). Demonstrates knowledge of VA and community resources to meet the complex psychosocial needs of this unique population of Veterans and to ensure they are referred to the least restrictive environment that meets the level of care needed. Performs a wide range of coordination and education services, both internally and externally, and provides technical assistance to local, community partners. Performs program analysis, development, review, research, and design, as applicable. Oversees program development, recruitment, and development of the foster homes, recruitment and admission of veteran residents, case management, development of policies and care processes, and coordination with interdisciplinary home care treatment teams. Responsible for using critical judgment and discernment when expanding the program and accepting additional applicants. Sets up and implements mandatory education sessions for the MFH caregivers to meet the standards set forth is the directives. Performs work related to the review, monitoring, analysis, planning, and assessment of the Medical Foster Home Program. Independently deals with crises and effectively uses his/her problem-solving skills to assist the Veteran, family, and staff. Monitors homes with unannounced visits at least once per month. Communicates with entire multidisciplinary team regarding Veteran's contentment with home and care received in the home. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm\nCompressed/Flexible: Not available\nTelework: Not Available\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized\nPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]