Social Worker (Community Nursing Home) in Spokane, WA

Social Worker (Community Nursing Home) - Federal government of the United States - Spokane, WA - work from home job Company: Federal government of the United States Job description: Summary 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. 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. Overview • Accepting applications Open & closing dates 09/11/2023 to 09/25/2023 Salary $76,017 - $98,819 per year Pay scale & grade GS 11 Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Remote job No Telework eligible Yes—as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent - Work schedule Full-time - Service Excepted Promotion potential None Job family (Series) Supervisory status No Security clearance Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Trust determination process Announcement number CBSV-12123254-23-HBJ Control number 748187000 This job is open to Clarification from the agency Open to U.S. Citizens. In accordance with Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO) Bulletin, Annual Determination of Staffing Shortages dated 09/30/2022, Veteran's Preference will not be applied to this occupation. Videos Duties The Social Worker serves as the liaison of the Community Nursing Home (CNH) program. The Social Worker is delegated responsibility for planning and carrying out all elements of the CNH program, including recruiting new contracts for CNH. The incumbent is responsible for independently assuring that VA Central Office Geriatrics and Extended Care program standards and policies are adhered to in a timely and effective manner. The CNH Social Worker is assigned to work at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center located in Spokane, Washington. The position entails travel into the community 50-75% of the time, including visits to CNH facilities for oversight visits, facility assessments, and case management of Veterans. FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: • Carries out the daily operation of the CNH program. Assists in developing policies and procedures for program operation. Tracks program data. Organizes and prepares reports and statistics for the Chief of Social Work Service (SWS) and Contract Nursing Home Oversight committee, service leadership, the health system director, VISN 20 GEC Liaison, and the VA Central Office. • Participates in interdisciplinary staff work assignments in the CNH program. Ensures that follow-up visits to Veterans in CNH facilities are completed by the CNH Social Workers and CNH RN Liaisons, as required in program guidelines. • Provides direct clinical services to Veterans through visits to CNH residents. Consults with CNH facility staff to address and resolve Veterans' concerns as they develop. Ensures services are provided with attention commensurate with the dignity of the resident and consideration of the resident's capacity to understand treatment options. • Ensures that Veterans placed in the CNH program meet VA eligibility requirements. • Serves as the Alternate Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for all CNH contracts. Obtains and maintains COR certification. Conducts the assessments of CNH facilities for which the incumbent has been assigned COR responsibility. • Ensures that annual CNH assessments are completed in accordance with VA policy. Maintains a working knowledge of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) standards for long-term care facilities. • Attends and participates in monthly and quarterly conference calls and training sessions related to the program. Communicates with coordinators at other VA healthcare systems to exchange information and resources and to facilitate referrals between catchment areas. • Possesses the ability to coordinate community-based services, including information and referral for additional services from other VA programs, other government programs, and community agency programs. • Establishes and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with Veterans and their families. Incumbent can independently work with patients and families who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical, and social problems utilizing individual, group, and family counseling and therapy skills. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 0800 - 1630 Telework: Available, Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Please contact the EDRP Coordinator @ . Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Requirements Conditions of Employment • You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 • You may be required to serve a probationary period • Subject to a background/security investigation • Must be proficient in both written and spoken English • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) • Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Personnel Qualifications 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: Social Worker. Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Graduates 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 in social work. NOTE: You must submit transcripts/documentation showing degree and conferred date. • Licensure: Social Worker. Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level. • English Language Proficiency: Social Workersmust be proficient in both spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). Grade Determinations: Social Worker, GS-11 Experience and Licensure. Appointment to the GS-11 grade level requires completion of a minimum of one year of post-MSW experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the field of health care or other social work-related settings, (VA or non-VA experience) and licensure or certification in a state at the independent practice level; ~OR~ A doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required one year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting. ~AND~ Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: -Knowledge of community resources, how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services, and ability to coordinate services. -Skill in independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational and other diversified backgrounds. -Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e. acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology) to formulate a treatment plan. -Skill in independently implementing different treatment modalities in working with individuals, families, and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical, and social problems to achieve treatment goals. -Ability to provide consultation services to new social workers, social work graduate students, and other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE: The Behavioral Health Service Line is looking for a highly qualified/ fully licensed Social Worker to fill this position, but will also consider other qualified/ Non Licensed applicants. References: VA Handbook 5005/120, Part II, Appendix G39, Social Worker Qualification Standard Dated: September 10, 2019 and Appendix G43, The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11 . The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-11. Physical Requirements: Use of fingers, Both hands required, See computer screen, Hearing (aid permitted), Mental and emotional stability, Working closely with others and alone, Ability to communicate clearly with patients. Education IMPORTANT: An Official transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: . 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. For further information, visit: . Additional information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an . • Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. . Expected salary: $76017 - 98819 per year Location: Spokane, WA Job date: Thu, 21 Sep 2023 07:44:19 GMT Apply for the job now! Apply tot his job Apply To this Job