Senior Social Worker (Program Coordinator)

Summary

The Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program Coordinator (IPVAP-C) provides clinical evidence-based services, program development and education on intimate partner violence. This position is also responsible for the Spinal Cord Injury and Disorder (SCI&D) Program.

Duties

• VA Careers – Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU VA Careers – Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major Duties May Include but are not limited to: The 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 specialized training, independent functioning and complex and unpredictable caseload requirements warrant the experience of an Advanced Practice Social Worker.
• The incumbent must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, demonstrating progressively more professional competency.
• They must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level and must be able to provide supervision for licensure.
• Provides education and in-service training to VAMC employees, Veterans, families and Caregivers.
• Provides ongoing consultation and support to colleagues regarding IPV assistance.
• Develops and facilitates support groups (face-to-face or virtually or via telephone line) and educational programs.
• Distributes educational materials provided by VA, local, state and national IPV organizations.
• The GS-12 Social Work Program Coordinator performs duties independently, reporting to the SW Supervisor and the Chief of Social Work.
• Social Work Professional supervision/consultation is of an administrative and professional nature; with SW Leadership providing guidelines as to the general policy and direction of Social Work and the Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program the incumbent coordinates.
• The social worker is given authority to make his/her own work assignments within the program to which assigned.
• The social worker is professionally accountable for the quality and quantity of the work.
• The social worker consults with the Social Work Leadership Team and the Chief of Social Work around complex or unusual situations but is ultimately responsible for decisions and actions taken.
• Quality of work is monitored through audits, Social Work peer review, and other evaluations as required by Social Worker Qualification Standard GS-185 Veterans Health Administration.
• The SCI& D Social Worker serves as program coordinator at the GS-12 grade level.
• The incumbent is administratively responsible for the Beckley VAMC Spinal Cord Injury and Disorder (SCI&D) program.
• The Spinal Cord Injury and Disorder program provides a full-range of care for all eligible Veterans who have spinal cord injuries (SCI) and spinal cord disorders (SCD).
• These include both traumatic SCI due to such events as motor vehicle accidents, falls, and acts of violence and Nontraumatic disorders and diseases of the spinal cord to include Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
• The incumbent will provide an array of clinical services to include but not limited to psychosocial assessment of needs, linkage and referral, brief counseling, discharge planning and psychoeducation.
• Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8am-4:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
• Paid Time Off: 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) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
• Parental Leave: 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.
• Child Care Subsidy: 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.
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
• Functional Statement #: 517-260264-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

Requirements

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English.

Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver’s licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the “Required Documents” section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Required Documents

Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:

• This one-page document does not need to be modified and must be uploaded into the two-page restricted 'Resume' document upload field.
• Your full resume/CV may be uploaded without page limitation into the 'Other' document upload field.
• Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.
• Cover Letter License resume/CV may be uploaded without page limitation Professional Certification Resume SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript