Summary

The VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System (VAAAHS) is a Complexity Level 1 b facility that is a major tertiary care referral center and provides care at Community-Based Outpatient Clinics in Toledo - Flint - Jackson - Livingston - Lenawee - Canton - Findley - and facilities at Packard and Green Roads. The incumbent serves as the Polytrauma / Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Coordinator for the Polytrauma Support Clinic Team (PSCT) & Post 9/11 M2VA Program TBI Case Manager (M2VA).

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:

• 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: 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/
• 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 stated above - the following qualification criteria must be met
• The candidate's qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the grade
• 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: 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
• Reference: VA HANDBOOK 5005/50 - Part II - APPENDIX G39
• SOCIAL WORKER QUALIFICATION STANDARD dated September 10 - 2019
• For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Work - divided between office and clinical settings - is primarily sedentary
• May require prolonged standing - moderate walking - and manual dexterity
• Requires carrying light items - such as books - files - or laptop computer.

Duties

• Duties include - but are not limited to: The Polytrauma / TBI Coordinator Oversees all Polytrauma TBI activities and the coordination of care and services for active-duty service members and Veterans treated in the Polytrauma/TBI Clinic
• The Polytrauma Coordinator coordinates services that include intake - assessment - and evaluation of both inpatient and outpatient referrals for Polytrauma/ TBI services for those active-duty service members and eligible Veterans
• The Polytrauma / TBI Coordinator position works closely with the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) and Post 9/11 M2VA Program (M2VA)
• Will coordinate rehabilitation services for Polytrauma TBI patients to ensure the best possible care in accordance with community and national VA standards
• The Polytrauma Coordinator is responsible for recording - compiling - and completing reports related to TBI performance measures
• The Polytrauma / TBI Coordinator is accountable for the coordination and management of services to clients and families in need of acute and chronic health management
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Coordinator Coordinator of the TBI Polytrauma Support Assessment Team
• The team comprises Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) - Rehabilitation Therapists - Mental Health and Medical Providers - a Registered Nurse - and Patient Advocate
• As the facilitator of this interdisciplinary team - the TBI Coordinator ensures that clinical reminders - patient evaluations - and referrals are facilitated
• In addition - performs social work assessments and leads interdisciplinary team conferences
• Post 9/11 M2VA Program TBI Case Manager Provides comprehensive social work case management to respective Post 9/11 transitioning and established active-duty service members and Veterans (SM/Vs) and their families across the continuum of care and during the various phases of readjustment to civilian life
• Independently provides an array of social work interventions including high-risk screening - psychosocial assessments - treatment planning - resource education and referral - and case management services
• These services are provided in healthcare settings - both inpatient and ambulatory
• Ensure that the transition of care of Veterans and Active-Duty Service members - from the DoD Military Treatment Facilities (MTF) and Warrior Transition Units (WTU) to the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is safe and continuous
• The M2VA Case Manager supports the Veteran - the Veteran's family - and the Veteran's Caregiver's and coordinates health needs across agencies - sites - and unique episodes of care to optimize service delivery - improve quality of care - and enhance both patient experiences and outcomes
• In addition to the clinical and case management responsibilities - assists with the public affairs component of the M2VA Program's national mission through outreach - e.g
• Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP) - Post Deployment Health Reassessment Programs (PDHRA) with local military units returning from combat missions
• Social Work: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Social-Worker-Career-Flyer.pdf Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00am - 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: Available-Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 94064-A Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized