Women Veterans Program Coordinator
Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary Full time Social Work position within complexity level
1b facility including two (2) campuses and six (6) Community Based
Outpatient Clinics. The Women Veterans Program Coordinator (WVPC)
is a clinical social worker who executes leadership and has an
expanded knowledge of the Women Veterans Health Program. The WVPC
has the responsibility to ensure appropriate, efficient,
evidence-based services and interventions for Women Veterans.
Responsibilities Duties for the Women Veterans Program Coordinator
are as follows: Administration: Ensures the Women Veterans Health
Care Program at VA Western New York Healthcare System (VAWNYHS)
complies with all existing Department of Veterans Affairs' policies
and regulations, VAWNYHS procedures and policies, Joint Commission
on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), and other
relevant requirements. Manage the development of local policy
concerning this program area, providing clinical and administrative
supervision of assigned staff and students, formulating policy and
establishing program guidelines Participates in system planning
activities, therapies, and construction modifications, which
reflect the needs of female patients. Coordinates women veterans'
activities and programs within the system Collaborates with
community agencies to develop and implement programs and activities
for women veterans. Coordinates public relations and advertising
efforts including print, radio, and television media with system
public affairs staff Develops and maintains effective working
relationships with the women veterans' veteran's service
organizations and auxiliaries. Serves as Chairperson, Women
Veterans Advisory Council and is a member of the Sexual Trauma
Treatment Team Acts as VAWNYHS liaison for the Women Veterans
program representing the Women Veterans Programs on network
committees Program Evaluation: Conducts ongoing reviews of the
VAWNYHS environment to ensure that it promotes comfort, privacy,
feelings of security, and a sense of welcome Monitors and ensures
patient satisfaction among women veterans throughout the system
developing effective mechanisms for feedback and for implementation
of improvements in service Conducts ongoing internal reviews and
quality assurance monitoring, developing appropriate quality
indicators and coordinating compliance mechanisms and communicates
results of patient satisfaction and quality management efforts
related to women veterans to VAWNYHS management, in all aspects of
women veterans' health care. Reviews clinical records and technical
reports for appropriateness of care and accuracy as needed Prepares
reports and recommends program modifications in compliance with
Department of Veterans Affairs requirements and objectives for the
integrated facility Complete periodic program planning evaluations
and reviews. Recommends and implements new programs or
modification/expansion of existing programs throughout the system
Advises, consults, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams
throughout the medical center on Women's issues Clinical Care and
Case Coordination: Provides intake and initial assessments, screens
referrals, and ensures timely access to treatment services Provides
outreach to women veterans, transitioning active duty personnel and
community service providers Provides appropriate support care for
outpatients particularly gynecology and breast screening Provides
telephone or outpatient follow-up after discharge for patients as
appropriate Interviews women patients in inpatient areas to provide
information and assistance to the Women Veterans Health Care
Program Research and Education: Compiles demographic and
health-related research data throughout the system. Collaborates
with research projects at the local network, or national level,
impacting women veterans, as appropriate Conducts training for
staff, students, and interns of all disciplines regarding women's
issues. Provides technical assistance and educational sessions to
the National Guard/Reserve administration, women veterans, their
families, and community organizations Identified, develops, and
coordinates orientation and training programs for new service
providers. Maintains appropriate documentation of the training.
Makes presentations at New Employee Orientation to new employees
about the Women Veterans Health Program Supervisory and Managerial
Authority: Orients, trains, and provides appropriate supervision
within VAWNYHS WWC Orients, trains, and manages the WVPMs
(collaterals) at the VAWNYHS including the outpatient facilities
and CBOC's Supervises qualified Social Work Interns within Women
Veterans Health Care Program Manages fund control point accounting
for significant resources directed by the VA toward the Women
Veterans Program Supervises and manages a variety of work carried
out in varied locations away from the main office Other duties as
assigned Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8 AM - 4:30 PM Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S.
Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected
for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to
urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with
VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after
12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You
may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to
background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be
required to complete an online onboarding process. Must pass
pre-employment physical examination. 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 Veterans Health Administration Health Care
Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or
certification/licensure requirements may be referred and
tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements
are met. 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. May
qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as
described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation
(only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this
occupation and meet the criteria). 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.
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. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In
addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate
all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of program coordination and
administration which includes consultation, negotiation, and
monitoring Knowledge and ability to write policies, procedures,
and/or practice guidelines for the program Ability to supervise
multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program Skill in organizing
work, setting priorities, meeting multiple deadlines, and
evaluating assigned program area(s) Ability to provide training,
orientation, and guidance within clinical practice Assignments. For
all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level
duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty),
and variety and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the
time. Program coordinators at the GS-12 grade level are
administratively responsible for a clinical program providing
treatment to Veterans in a major specialty area, such as but not
limited to: Spinal Cord Injury, Homeless Continuum Veteran Program,
Hospice and Palliative Care Program, Suicide Prevention Program,
Veterans Justice Outreach, Caregiver Support Program and Community
Nursing Home Program. The program coordinator may be the sole
practitioner in this specialty at the facility and typically
provide direct patient care services in the program area. The
program coordinator oversees 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
may be responsible for the program's budget, developing and
monitoring staff compliance with practice, standards and guidelines
on documentation, workload, data entry, ethical practice and
service delivery. The program coordinator provides analysis and
evaluation of clinical program data and computerized programs to
identify system-wide trends and needs to enhance the quality of
service. They may be responsible for, or contribute to, the
program's resource and fiscal management, monitoring control points
developing the annual budget, operating within that budget, and
accounting for appropriated funds. The program coordinator is
administratively responsible for the clinical programming and
prepares reports and statistics for facility, VISN, and national
use. They provide leadership, direction, orientation, coaching,
in-service training, staff development, and continuing education
programs for assigned staff. They initiate and conduct a variety of
program or service audits and complete designated clinical practice
audits and reports, including productivity assessments. They
oversee program operations and evaluations, identifying areas for
improvement, gathering relevant data, assessing the data,
developing and implementing ideas for improvement and evaluating
efficacy of improvement efforts. References: : VA HANDBOOK 5005/120
PART II APPENDIX G39 Physical Requirements: Work demands standing,
walking, bending, twisting, carrying light items and driving,
transporting of patients in Government issued vehicle. See VA
HANDBOOK 5005/120 PART II APPENDIX G39 Education IMPORTANT: A
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: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
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. Selected applicants may
qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work
experience or military service experience. 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 fully vaccinated 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 Alternate
Application.
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