Social Worker (Caregiver Support Program)

Location

Prescott, AZ | United States

Job description

Summary The GS-11 Social Worker for the Caregiver Support Program ( CSP ) provides clinical evidence-based services and interventions; program development; caregiver, Veteran and staff education on caregiver issues; community outreach; resource development; continuous quality-improvement activities and evaluation/consultation related to the caregiver program. The social worker will function in support of caregivers, Veterans and family members throughout the Medical Center and in the community. Responsibilities *This is an Open and Continuous announcement for this position and can be taken down at any time. * VA Careers – Social Work: ua\ UU The social worker will function in support of caregivers, Veterans and family members throughout the Medical Center and in the community and will support the development and implementation of General Caregiver services. This includes working with the facility CSP supervisor to provide program support and oversight of the CSP program. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Assists with the development of policies and procedures for program operation and assist with development of reports and statistics for facility, VISN , and national use. The social worker plans, organizes caregiver, Veteran and personnel activities for the program when directed by the supervisor. Demonstrates the independent practice skill level in social work and function in support of caregivers, Veterans and family members throughout the medical center and in community settings. Possesses knowledge and understanding of the services and benefits available for caregivers from both federal, state and private sector resources. As an independently licensed social worker, the social worker is assigned to work independently with multiple VA healthcare services and with community agencies, leaders and organizations where he/she has access to direct social work clinical supervision. Adheres to the NASW Code of Ethics, all local social work policies, and maintain an unrestricted, unsuspended license to practice social work. Develops and implements program specific to his/her area of assignment and insures compliance and collaboration with local facility and the VA Central Office Caregiver Support Program initiatives in concert with the facility CSP supervisor. Participates in direct caregiver and Veteran communication to identify and assess caregiver stress/burden and the development and application of directed clinical treatment interventions. Advises and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams throughout the medical center on caregiver issues. Creates educational tools, develops programs and implements training focused on specific caregiver needs/issues. Provides education and in-service training to VAMC employees, Veterans, families and caregivers. Develops and facilitates caregiver support groups (face-to-face or VANTS telephone line) and educational programs. Conducts caregiver and family clinical interventions to facilitate the identification of caregiver stress, psychiatric illness, emotional distress and social needs as treatment issues. Coordinates with other disciplines within the medical center to maintain the program goals, for the purpose of providing a comprehensive assessment for the veterans and caregivers in the PCAFC and seeking assistance from the program. Provides referral to VA medical and mental health treatment and to other VA services including VA benefits, as well as community-based social services and other non-VA entitlement programs. serves as consultant for information on negotiating the complex processes caregivers, Veterans and families encounter when interacting with government and community agencies. Stays abreast of current federal and state legislation directed at assisting caregivers to continue providing caregiving in an environment that is safe for both themselves and the Veteran. Collaborates with the VA Patient Aligned Care Team ( PACT ), mental health and geriatric primary care clinicians to provide Veteran and staff education on caregiver issues. Develops a library of caregiver support information materials for distribution through the various inpatient/outpatient and specialty clinic settings. Serves as a liaison between the VA and community agencies. Participates in caregiver support activities in the local community and state to promote and recognize the role of the caregiver. Participates on state and local caregiver support committees. Invites state and community caregiver related agencies to participate on the local VA Caregiver Support Advisory Board. Coordinates the events and programs for the annual National Family Caregivers Month every November that includes announcement and advertising of month-long activities, mobilization of participants, educational sessions, caregiver recognition events and caregiver support programs. Serve Veterans and their caregivers in the community settings including their homes and at offsite VA locations including Community Based Outpatient Clinics ( CBOC ) including those who might live in rural parts of Northern Arizona. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, Tour hours are negotiable and MUST meet Veterans needs. Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized Permanent Change of Station ( PCS ): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required 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 evaluation. 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. Qualifications Basic Requirements Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States. 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 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 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). Preferred Experience: One Year of VA Social Work experience in a medical setting. Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements above, candidates must meet the following grade requirements. Social Worker GS-11 1) 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. NOTE : For appointment licensure or certification at this level pl

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