Social Worker (H/HHA Coordinaor)
The H/HHA-IHR Coordinator is an advance practice social work coordinator who is primarily responsible for the management, integration and evaluation of these programs at the NCHCS. In addition to these duties, the H/HHA-IHR Coordinator has clinical responsibilities and provides social work services to eligible veterans, either in the context of program management, or as an adjunct social worker in the Community Care Program.The Social Work Coordinator evaluates consults for the Homemaker/Home Health Aide and In-Home Respite programs and assesses the Veterans' eligibility for services based on established criteria such as the Respite Handbook, Purchased Home Health Care Services Handbook, and NCHCS policies pertaining to these services. The coordinator assesses the appropriate services based on the Veteran need, recommendation of VA providers, and the availability of H/HHA services. The SW coordinator reviews the plan of service every 6 months, and/or as often as needed, and maintains regular contact with home health agencies and Veterans in the programs to address problems or issues, with the goal that the service helps support the Veteran in the home setting. The coordinator is aware of federal, state and Joint Commission regulations pertaining to home health agencies, and ensures that agencies follow all pertinent regulations. The coordinator audits agency records as needed to ensure compliance with these regulations. Duties consist of monitoring H/HHA programs, acting as a point person for referrals, admissions and providing oversight of Veterans that are placed in these programs. Work Schedule:
8:
00am - 4:
30pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Be a citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA policy). English language proficiency:
Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English. Education:
must have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited. A doctoral degree in social work may NOT be substituted for the master's degree in social work. Verification of the degree can be made by going to http:
//www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a Master of Social Work. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) Licensure:
Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level. (COPIES OF LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION PACKET) May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation). Grade Determinations:
Social Worker, GS-11 Experience and Licensure. Appointment to the GS-11 grade level requires completion of a minimum of one year of post-MSW experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the field of health care or other social work-related settings, (VA or non-VA experience) and licensure or certification in a state at the independent practice level. Education. In addition to meeting basic requirements, a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required one year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
(a) Knowledge of community resources, how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services, and ability to coordinate services. (b) Skill in independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational and other diversified backgrounds. (c) Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e. acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology) to formulate a treatment plan. (d) Skill in independently implementing different treatment modalities in working with individuals, families, and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical, and social problems to achieve treatment goals. (e) Ability to provide consultation services to new social workers, social work graduate students, and other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment. SUBSTITUTING EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-11 LEVEL:
To meet the required specialized experience for the GS-11 level, applicant may substitute a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work. You must submit a transcript to receive credit for this education. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. References:
VA Handbook 5005/23, Part II, Appendix G39, SOCIAL WORKER, available in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
Light lifting, under 45 pounds; Light carrying, under 15 pounds; Standing (1 hour); Hearing (aid permitted) Environmental Factors:
Outside and inside; Working closely with others; Working alone.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
8:
00am - 4:
30pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Be a citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA policy). English language proficiency:
Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English. Education:
must have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited. A doctoral degree in social work may NOT be substituted for the master's degree in social work. Verification of the degree can be made by going to http:
//www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a Master of Social Work. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) Licensure:
Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level. (COPIES OF LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION PACKET) May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation). Grade Determinations:
Social Worker, GS-11 Experience and Licensure. Appointment to the GS-11 grade level requires completion of a minimum of one year of post-MSW experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the field of health care or other social work-related settings, (VA or non-VA experience) and licensure or certification in a state at the independent practice level. Education. In addition to meeting basic requirements, a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required one year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
(a) Knowledge of community resources, how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services, and ability to coordinate services. (b) Skill in independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational and other diversified backgrounds. (c) Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e. acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology) to formulate a treatment plan. (d) Skill in independently implementing different treatment modalities in working with individuals, families, and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical, and social problems to achieve treatment goals. (e) Ability to provide consultation services to new social workers, social work graduate students, and other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment. SUBSTITUTING EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-11 LEVEL:
To meet the required specialized experience for the GS-11 level, applicant may substitute a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work. You must submit a transcript to receive credit for this education. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. References:
VA Handbook 5005/23, Part II, Appendix G39, SOCIAL WORKER, available in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
Light lifting, under 45 pounds; Light carrying, under 15 pounds; Standing (1 hour); Hearing (aid permitted) Environmental Factors:
Outside and inside; Working closely with others; Working alone.
- Department:
0185 Social Work - Salary Range:
$93,587 to $121,668 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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