Summary

The Maternity Care Coordinator is a licensed social worker who is responsible for identifying, facilitating, and coordinating patient-centered care and services. The MCC assists with women Veterans to efficiently obtain prenatal and postpartum care and specific services, with an emphasis on care coordination with the Veteran's Patient Aligned Care Team and Community Obstetrician/Gynecologist, for preventative health maintenance and reintegration into the VA healthcare system after delivery.

Qualifications

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:

• The basic requirements for employment as a VHA social worker are prescribed by statute in 38 U.S.C. §
• 7402(b)(9), as amended by section 205 of Public Law 106-419, enacted November 1, 2000
• To qualify for appointment as a social worker in VHA, all applicants must meet the following: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• 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: 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
• Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/
• English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. §
• 7403(f)
• 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
• Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation, negotiation, and monitoring
• (b) Knowledge and ability to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program
• (c) Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program
• (d) Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting multiple deadlines, and evaluating assigned program area(s)
• (e) Ability to provide training, orientation, and guidance within clinical practice
• Preferred Experience: Three to five years of LCSW experience in Perinatal Services
• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12
• Reference: VA HANDBOOK 5005/120 PART II APPENDIX G39 II-G39-13
• For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Physical demands of the work are generally minor and are generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional travel
• Physical activity involves sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing stairs, and carrying light items such as papers, books or other supplies
• The incumbent uses a computer and standard office equipment to complete tasks
• The emotional demands can be stressful in working with the Veteran/Patient population and their families/caregivers
• A level of self-awareness is essential.

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-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf Social Work: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Social-Worker-Career-Flyer.pdf The incumbent possesses the knowledge, and skills to effectively apply all aspects of the clinical process with collaborative, interdisciplinary, evidence based practice that facilitates effective care coordination and implementation of health promotion and disease prevention practices
• Duties will include: Directing, administering, and managing all aspects of the program including comprehensive planning, developing, and implementing programs policies and procedures determining program needs coordinating the type quality and quantity of the services provided setting priorities and establishing short and long term program goals initiatives and direction
• Demonstrates leadership and mastery in delivering and improving efficient, comprehensive, and continuous patient-driven holistic care through collaborative strategies with others that includes creative approaches to management of complex client care
• Documents outcomes at the program or service level
• Program is defined as a substantial coordinated group of activities impacting patients and/or employees in compliance with VHA Handbook 1330.03 Maternity Health Care and Coordination
• Leads and organizes delivery of care to assure continuity of care and peer accountability for practice, including access to care and discharge planning
• Applies advanced clinical knowledge/judgment to promote staff involvement in planning, decision, making, and evaluating outcomes
• Systematically evaluates current practice and formulates outcomes for groups of patients and/or organizational processes within area of expertise
• Uses professional standards of care, scientific evidence, and practice to evaluate programs and/or service activities and seeks opportunities to improve service delivery and reduce adverse outcomes through systems redesign processes
• Monitors provision of services to be delivered in a manner that meets VA guidelines and standards to include access to care with on demand coordinator availability via telehealth modalities during regular duty hours
• Coordinates and monitors gender-specific care outcomes (i.e., maternity care, breast care/mammography, gynecological coordination, etc.) of patients throughout all aspects of the medical center, including Community Based care providers, as well as, community vendors and/or agencies
• Screens for mental health conditions and Intimate Partner Violence and facilitates specialty referrals when indicated
• Ensures regular contact with women during the perinatal and post-partum periods, based on the needs of the patient, until their care is transitioned to PACT
• Assist Veterans who have presented to a VA or non-VA emergency department for gender specific emergencies (i.e., miscarriages) and facilitate appropriate follow-up care such as lab, or ultrasound, and emotional support, and/or other services as needed in coordination with the Veterans PACT
• Documents patient care interactions in the electronic medical record accurately, succinctly, and timely using appropriate notes, templates, clinical reminders, and electronic alerts (flag) for pregnancy/lactation
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 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 #: 70319-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized