Social Worker

About the position

The Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program Coordinator (IPVAP-C) is a Social Work Program Coordinator whose primary responsibilities are to provide clinical evidence-based services including assessments and interventions; program development; Veteran, family, Caregiver and staff education on intimate partner violence; community outreach; resource development; continuous quality improvement activities; and evaluation/consultation. The incumbent is based in the medical center and/or facility in order to support real-time, in-person response to referrals. In addition, the incumbent must be a skilled communicator capable of developing effective partnerships with local, state and federal agencies as well as non-governmental organizations. Incumbent is administratively responsible for the clinical programming and daily operations of the program. Develops policies and procedures for program operation and prepares reports and statistics for facility, VISN, and national use. The incumbent may be responsible for the program's budget and various control points assigned to the program within the assigned areas. The incumbent manages and controls the use of data related to these programs regarding day-to-day functioning and program evaluation. In conjunction with the Service Chief, plans, organizes and directs administrative, operational, Veteran and personnel activities for the service. Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program Coordinator develops and implements the Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program specific to his/her area of assignment and ensures compliance and collaboration with local facility and the VA Central Office Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program initiatives. The incumbent administers information and analytical systems to evaluate and enhance the quality of service provided to Veterans, families, caregivers and VA employees impacted by intimate partner violence. Develops and implements information systems to track service activities including visits, referrals, demographics, equipment utilization and Veteran satisfaction. Develops implements and evaluates clinical guidelines and protocols to establish appropriate utilization of services.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical evidence-based services including assessments and interventions.
• Develop and implement the Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program.
• Educate Veterans, families, caregivers, and staff on intimate partner violence.
• Conduct community outreach and resource development.
• Manage clinical programming and daily operations of the program.
• Develop policies and procedures for program operation.
• Prepare reports and statistics for facility, VISN, and national use.
• Manage program budget and control points.
• Evaluate and enhance the quality of service provided to impacted individuals.
• Track service activities including visits, referrals, and demographics.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in seasonal influenza vaccination program is required.
• Participation in COVID-19 vaccination program is required.
• One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level.
• Must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in program coordination and administration.
• Ability to write policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.
• Experience supervising multidisciplinary staff.
• Skill in organizing work and meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to provide training and guidance within clinical practice.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package for federal employees.