Social Worker (Program Coordinator)
- Must have an advanced level of skill & expertise to establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with Veterans in the RRTP and/or their families. These therapeutic relationships also extend to family members.
- Must independently complete thorough psychosocial assessments to determine the psychosocial functioning & needs of Veterans and/or their families.
- Must possess advanced skills & provide best practice interventions related to safety. The incumbent will import best practices related to safety into the Valor Point DCHV RRTP & provide guidance to the team in the implementation of best practices.
- Must actively participate as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team & actively participate through collaboration with Veterans & family as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members in the development & implementation of a resident centered treatment plan.
- Must possess a working knowledge & experience in use of medical & mental health diagnoses, disabilities, & treatment procedures, including acute, chronic & traumatic illnesses, common medications & their effects/side effects, & medical terminology.
- Must facilitate discharge planning through collaboration with Veterans & their families as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members to ensure that appropriate discharge plans are executed in a timely manner.
- Must provide consultation &education to Veterans &their families regarding community resources, VA benefits &specialty programs, & advance directives.
- Must maintain knowledge of Veteran's benefits & services, community resources, &process for making appropriate referrals to community & other governmental programs or agencies.
- Must possess skills &knowledge to provide advanced case management services to Veterans & their families throughout the continuum of care.
- Is responsible for supporting the mission, policies, & procedures of the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), the appropriate Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN), &the facility.
- Is willing to serve on committees, work groups, &task forces at the facility as deemed appropriate by the supervisor &Chief of Social Work Services.
- Must keep their supervisor apprised of problems &recommended solutions to problems encountered in the incumbent's area of responsibility.
- Must supervise, as appropriate, the practice of social work students or a less experienced social worker.
- Must demonstrate knowledge &skill in the use of software applications for drafting documents &data management as well as other computer systems in use by the VHA.
- Must maintain a level of productivity & quality consistent with the complexity of the assignment &consistent with Social Work standards, accrediting body standards & facility standards.
- Will document all encounters for appropriate workload capture in accordance with ECHCS policies & professional Social Work standards.
- Will participate in a modification of tour of duty to accommodate patient care needs & coverage on weekends.
- Will need to drive a government vehicle to travel throughout the Denver metro area.
- Must possess &maintain a current valid state driver's license.
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. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
- Citizenship Must be US citizen Non-citizens only appointed when it's not possible to recruit qualified US citizens
- English Language Proficiency Must be proficient in spoken & written English
- 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
Loss of Licensure or Certification. Once licensed or certified, social workers must maintain a full, valid, and unrestricted independent license or certification to remain qualified for employment. Loss of licensure or certification will result in removal from the GS-0185 social worker series and may result in termination of employment. 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 Determination Requirements: Candidates must possess the following grade determination requirements in addition to basic requirements
Social Worker-Program Coordinator, GS-12
Experience/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.
AND
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.
AND
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, candidates must demonstrate all the following KSAs:
1) Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation, negotiation, and monitoring.
2) Knowledge and ability to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program.
3) Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program.
4) Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting multiple deadlines, and evaluating assigned program area(s).
5) Ability to provide training, orientation, and guidance within clinical practice.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit .
The full performance level of this vacancy is 12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is a GS-12.
Physical Requirements: Physical demands of the work are generally minor, as the position requires sitting, standing, and walking. Some travel is required as the incumbent is required to conducted outreach to community partners and provide community based case management to Veteran residents which may require traveling long distances. The emotional demands can be stressful in working with high-risk for suicide veteran population and their families. A high level of self-awareness is essential. 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.
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: . 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: .
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.
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 at .
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
- Citizenship Must be US citizen Non-citizens only appointed when it's not possible to recruit qualified US citizens
- English Language Proficiency Must be proficient in spoken & written English
- 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
Loss of Licensure or Certification. Once licensed or certified, social workers must maintain a full, valid, and unrestricted independent license or certification to remain qualified for employment. Loss of licensure or certification will result in removal from the GS-0185 social worker series and may result in termination of employment. 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 Determination Requirements: Candidates must possess the following grade determination requirements in addition to basic requirements
Social Worker-Program Coordinator, GS-12
Experience/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.
AND
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.
AND
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, candidates must demonstrate all the following KSAs:
1) Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation, negotiation, and monitoring.
2) Knowledge and ability to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program.
3) Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program.
4) Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting multiple deadlines, and evaluating assigned program area(s).
5) Ability to provide training, orientation, and guidance within clinical practice.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit .
The full performance level of this vacancy is 12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is a GS-12.
Physical Requirements: Physical demands of the work are generally minor, as the position requires sitting, standing, and walking. Some travel is required as the incumbent is required to conducted outreach to community partners and provide community based case management to Veteran residents which may require traveling long distances. The emotional demands can be stressful in working with high-risk for suicide veteran population and their families. A high level of self-awareness is essential. 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.
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: . 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: .
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.
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 at .