Social Worker Program Coordinator - Grant and Per Diem Liaison

Veterans Health Administration • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

The Social Worker Program Coordinator oversees the Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Program, which provides transitional housing with clinical and case management services to homeless Veterans with complex needs. Services may be delivered at GPD grantee locations. The coordinator oversees admissions, program practices, grantee compliance, clinical care, and corrective actions, and works with VA and community partners to help Veterans access housing, services, and benefits. The role also provides clinical support, crisis intervention, advocacy, training, and program leadership.

This is a permanent, non-virtual position. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Telework may be available on an ad-hoc basis according to agency policy. Significant local community travel is required to meet with service providers and stakeholders and provide community-based care, using a government vehicle or other arrangements. A valid state driver's license is required.

The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, subject to individual eligibility and application approval. The program may reimburse up to $200,000 over an eligibility period of one to five years. The position is in the Excepted Service and requires a one- or two-year trial period.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work from a school fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; a doctoral degree cannot substitute for the master's degree.
• State licensure or certification to independently practice social work at the master's degree level.
• For the GS-12 program coordinator assignment, advanced-practice-level licensure or certification and the ability to provide supervision for licensure.
• At least one year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level, demonstrating advanced practice skills, judgment, and progressively greater professional competency.
• Demonstrated knowledge of program coordination and administration, including consultation, negotiation, and monitoring.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to write program policies, procedures, or practice guidelines.
• Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program.
• Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting multiple deadlines, and evaluating assigned program areas.
• Ability to provide clinical-practice training, orientation, and guidance.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Valid state driver's license; the position requires local travel for community-based care.
• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when recruiting qualified citizens is not possible under VA policy.
• Meet applicable background and security investigation requirements, complete onboarding and application requirements, pass a pre-employment physical evaluation, and participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Serve a one- or two-year trial period.
• Ability to perform primarily light and sedentary duties with occasional moderate physical demands, including sitting, walking, bending, and carrying supplies; maintain patience and emotional control; and perform tasks requiring close visual acuity and repetitive wrist, hand, or finger motions.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of experience working with homeless populations or substance use disorders.
• At least three years of experience as a Licensed Independent Practitioner in social work, with some experience handling grants, contracts, or funding.
• Post-master's certification or other training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university, including a defined curriculum or course of study and internship, or equivalent supervised professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee admissions into the GPD Program in coordination with community agencies and HJCR Outreach Specialists.
• Monitor the timeliness of GPD admissions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on GPD procedures, community-resource alignment, transitional housing, and other HCHV grant housing opportunities.
• Develop and administer GPD preadmission practices and procedures.
• Advocate for best practices and help develop local policies and procedures for service delivery.
• Monitor, assess, and oversee clinical care and compliance for programs receiving per diem funding, including Bridge Housing, Low Demand, Service Intensive, Clinical Treatment, and Hospital to Housing models.
• Facilitate compliance and corrective actions, and develop, facilitate, and monitor plans of correction to help Veterans maintain housing.
• Coordinate with community agencies and organizations to identify resources for homeless Veterans and provide current information about VA services and benefits to GPD participants.
• Coordinate care, advocate for Veterans, and link or refer them to VA medical centers, VA regional offices, and community agencies.
• Provide crisis intervention, including evaluation, assessment, and triage, when indicated.
• Use individual and group work, casework, community organization, and outreach to address problems that interfere with participants' independence.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams and community agencies to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of healthcare services for GPD Program Veterans.
• Provide leadership, direction, orientation, coaching, in-service training, staff development, and continuing education for grantees.
• Organize work, set priorities, meet multiple deadlines, and evaluate assigned program areas.
• Travel locally in the community to provide care and meet with representatives and stakeholders supporting Veterans.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program reimbursement of up to $200,000, subject to eligibility, approval, and program terms.
• Competitive salary and regular salary increases; a higher step rate may be considered based on higher or unique qualifications or VA needs.
• 37–50 days of annual paid time off per year, comprising 13–26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid federal holidays.
• Potential credit toward annual-leave accrual based on prior work or military service experience.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of employment, in connection with birth, adoption, or foster-care placement of a child.
• Potential childcare subsidy after 60 days of employment for eligible full-time employees and families, subject to income and other eligibility criteria.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting and federal 401(k), with up to 5% in VA contributions.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs may be carried into retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior