Social Worker (Program Coordinator)

Department of Veterans Affairs • Augusta, GA

35d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Southeast Network (VISN 7), VA Augusta Health Care System (VAAHCS) in Augusta, GA located in the Mental Health Service. The Workplace Violence Prevention Program (WVPP) Coordinator serves as the facility-level Program Coordinator responsible for the daily operations, planning, oversight, and evaluation of the WVPP at the Augusta VA Medical Center. This position ensures compliance with VA Directives and subsequent national guidance regarding management of disruptive behavior and workplace violence prevention. The Coordinator leads implementation of the Workplace Behavioral Risk Assessment (WBRA), oversees case coordination through the Disruptive Behavior Committee (DBC) and Employee Threat Assessment Team (ETAT), collaborates with the Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior (PMDB) team, and provides supervision to assigned staff.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements policies and procedures for the Workplace Violence Prevention Program in accordance with VA standards.
• Conducts regular assessments of the workplace to identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the program, making adjustments as necessary.
• Coordinates with various departments to ensure comprehensive integration of violence prevention initiatives.
• Coordinate with hospital education regarding mandatory training programs for all employees on workplace violence prevention (e.g., PMDB).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for issues related to workplace violence prevention.
• Provide consultation to managers and employees on handling potentially violent situations.
• Participate in interdisciplinary committees and task forces related to workplace safety and violence prevention.
• Oversee and direct the activities of a multidisciplinary team of professionals involved in the Workplace Violence Prevention Program.
• Provide administrative and clinical supervision, ensuring that staff receive appropriate training, support, and performance evaluations.
• Facilitate regular team meetings to review case incidents, discuss strategies, and ensure continuous improvement of the program.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
• 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
• After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
• After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees