Social Worker (Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Coordinator)
About The Position
The Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program Coordinator at the Central Alabama Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHCS) is a licensed independent social work practitioner. The role helps reintegrate homeless veterans with psychiatric and substance use disorders into the community and supports them in achieving the highest possible level of health and social functioning. The Coordinator serves in two related roles: program coordinator and outreach clinician, with responsibility across the CAVHCS catchment area. The position manages and coordinates the HCHV program, including developing services and coordinating program staff. It oversees transitional living and housing activities, community residences, contract facilities, program standards, continuity of care, and compliance with VA requirements and applicable standards. The Coordinator also collaborates with community agencies and other VA programs, provides staff and student training, and represents the program within the medical center and community. The role plans and evaluates program services, monitors applicable payments and program information, and supports clinical care through treatment planning, case conferences, and coordination of outreach and care. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on deployment or facility needs. This is not a virtual position.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work from a school fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE); 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 licensure or certification and 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.
- Knowledge of program coordination and administration, including consultation, negotiation, and monitoring.
- Knowledge and ability to write program policies, procedures, and/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 training, orientation, and guidance within clinical practice.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English.
- U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated exception for appointments when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
- Must meet applicable background/security investigation and onboarding requirements and participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
- Must serve a one- or two-year trial period, subject to the conditions described in the announcement.
Nice To Haves
- Certification or other post-master’s degree training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university, including a defined curriculum or course of study and internship, or equivalent supervised professional experience.
- Experience as a field instructor or preceptor; may serve as an adjunct faculty member.
Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate the HCHV program, including developing the services needed to provide care.
- Provide functional leadership and coordination for HCHV program staff as designated by the Chief, Social Work Service.
- Develop, coordinate, select, and evaluate community residences in the catchment area, and interpret and apply VA guidelines to maintain standards that support residents’ health, safety, welfare, and well-being.
- Ensure HCHV program compliance with VA policies and regulations, CARF standards, medical center policies and procedures, and other relevant requirements.
- Ensure continuity of patient care through development and implementation of care plans with expected short- and long-range outcomes.
- Evaluate and treat veterans in HCHV contract facilities and participate in case conferences with them.
- Collaborate with community agencies and other VA programs to develop and implement services for homeless veterans.
- Participate in staffing recommendations and interview panels; assist with regular staff training and consultation.
- Represent the HCHV program within the VA Medical Center and in the community.
- Provide orientation and ongoing training to social workers and interdisciplinary team members; conduct staff development and support practice-skill development.
- Mentor other social workers, particularly entry-level staff, and serve as a senior clinician with advanced practice expertise.
- Supervise social work graduate students as a field instructor or preceptor; develop training plans and goals, assess progress, report to school liaisons, and participate in field-instructor training and affiliation processes.
- Provide psychosocial treatment and service training to students, residents, interns, fellows, and staff from other disciplines, including instruction on family dynamics and psychosocial issues affecting veterans’ health and treatment.
- Plan, coordinate, and evaluate Homeless Program activities to ensure care and continuity of outreach and care coordination services.
- Oversee and supervise HCHV-related applications and implementation of programs to ensure compliance with VA policies, procedures, and standards of care.
- Monitor payment of bills resulting from HCHV contacts and agreements to ensure prompt reimbursement.
- Manage the accuracy of statistical information exchanged by the HCHV Program with internal VA services and local, state, and federal agencies.
Benefits
- Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
