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Summary This Social Worker position serves as the Community Residential Care Program Coordinator (CRC) for the CRC Program at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAHVS) and is responsible for overall program development, management, operations and evaluation of the CRC Program. Responsibilities Duties of the Social Worker (Program Coordinator) include, but are not limited to: Providing the appropriate level of care and an improved quality of life for Veterans who do not require hospital or a skilled nursing facility, but who are capable of independent living; Facilitating the most appropriate use of VA and community resources; Maintaining or improving the Veteran's health and social functioning in a supportive environment; Supporting the highest level of functioning of the Veteran including discharge to independent living, when possible; Providing a home environment where the Veteran may remain in comfort, retain dignity, and have the needed support through the end of life, guided by Veteran preference and feasibility; Recruiting and screening CRC facilities; Overseeing Veteran referral and monitoring placement into CRC facilities planning and developing of CRC sponsor educational programming; Record keeping in compliance with Federal regulations, state licensing requirements, and local regulations; Maintains records for each CRC home including but not limited to: facility license, inspections, background checks and education information; Coordinating of VA inspections of CRCs Monitoring and reporting quality of the CRC and evaluating status of the Veterans residing in VA approved CRC homes; Ensuring that all deficiencies are corrected, establishing timelines or deadlines for correcting of any deficiencies; Visiting each CRC facility monthly for oversight and compliance with standards; Maintains CRC database for tracking purposes, which includes but not limited to room and board rates, sponsors and persons served information, discharges, consults, etc.; Completes CRC quarterly reports and submits to national CRC director timely; Coordinates the day-to-day CRC placements, monitors quality of care received in the CRC, adverse events in CRC facilities, analyzes data gathered and reports to the Community Residential Care Oversight Committee, Director of Geriatrics & Long Term Care and the Medical Center Director significant problems and concerns; Responsible for taking appropriate actions required and follow all standard operating procedures regarding investigation of sentinel/adverse events within the program; Establishes processes and collaborates with VA HUD-VASH and local PHA's for the use of Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) that are allocated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development for Veterans experiencing homelessness; Promotes and markets the HUD-VASH/GEC initiative and CRC services. Driver's License Required: This position requires a current, valid driver's license to drive a government vehicle on a regular and recurring basis to perform the duties of this position. The incumbent is expected to drive within the catchment area of CAVHS to supervise approved VA Community Residential Care homes, provide support to CRC sponsors and Veterans and conduct outreach efforts. This means there will be checks of driving records for approval based on driving history including motor vehicle accidents, speeding, etc. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 598-00321-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Must be able to independently operate Government Vehicle. Must provide clean driving record report from the DMV during the pre-employment process. Qualifications Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency: You must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f). Education: 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 masters of social work. 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. Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/. 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 and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates. Social Worker (Program Coordinator), GS-12 Experience and Education: One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, demonstrating progressively more professional competency. Candidate may have certification or other post-master's degree training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship, or equivalent supervised professional experience Licensure/Certification: Individuals assigned as Social Worker (Program Coordinator) must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level, and must be able to provide supervision for licensure (except for licenses issued in California, which administers its own clinical examination for advanced practice). Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): In addition to the experience above, candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation, negotiation, and monitoring. Knowledge and ability to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program. Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program. Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting multiple deadlines, and evaluating assigned program area(s). Ability to provide training, orientation, and guidance within clinical practice. Preferred Experience: Two years working with individuals with serious mental illness Performs mental health evaluations for a diverse population, including geriatric and post-deployment combat Veterans, who have a serious mentally illness, such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective, and bipolar disorders and who may also have psychosocial issues such as homelessness, unemployment, or a poor family support network. Two years experience collaborating with community stakeholders Ensures practice of mental healthcare is consistent with TJC, HIPPA, VA policies and procedures, clinical practice guidelines, national statutes and regulations, medical record documentation, and maintain mandatory continuing education. Maintains appropriate licensing and board certifications as applicable. Participates effectively in team meetings and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to enhance coordination of comprehensive patient care. Orders consultations appropriately. Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings and makes appropriate treatment decisions. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Primary responsibilities are in outpatient Mental Health Services. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is 12. Physical Demands: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation, see Duties section for essential job duties of the position. May require standing, lifting, carrying, sitting, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing. Education IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on 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/. Additional Information During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.