Duties

This vacancy will remain open until filled. The first cut-off date is 02/05/2024. Additional applications will be referred as needed. (NOTE: Applications expire after 90 days. Please update application thru USAJobs if you wish to be reconsidered.)
Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Providing services to and oversight of the GPD-funded community-based programs as outlined in the Grant Per Diem VHA Handbook 1162.01 and the GPD regulations. Including oversight of the GPD Program, assembling team of experts for inspection of the program site(s) and oversight of participants' care and case management, as necessary.
• Participating in the development of referral processes for admission to the program and managing extension requests for participants
• Initiating and monitoring the billing process for per diem payments by ensuring that invoices are accurate and processed within policy timelines
• Ensuring the clinical documentation, program required documentation and program records are in compliance with national, program, VISN and local VA facility policy and procedures in accordance with GPD provider original grant documenting the services to be provided
• Verifying Veteran status and eligibility of program participants
• Verifying admission and discharge dates of program participants for billing purposes
• Collecting and submitting GPD-funded program participant data as outlined by Homeless Operations Management and Evaluation System (HOMES) procedures, complying with criminal conflict of interest laws and Executive Branch Standards of Conduct to avoid conflicts of interest in carrying out liaison duties and ensuring coordination of care for homeless Veterans involved in GPD funded programs. This coordination of care is shown through assessment, planning, monitoring advocacy, and referral activities by both the GPD Liaison and the GPD funded provider to assist the Veteran in their transition from being homeless to becoming housed. Practices that support coordination of care include, but are not limited to:
  • Coordinated screening and referral processes,
  • Regular service and/or treatment planning which includes the Veteran, the GPD provider, and the GPD Liaison
  • Service and/or treatment plans which clearly delineate the roles of those responsible for the service provision to reduce duplication of services
  • Regular case discussions with the Veteran, GPD Liaison, and GPD provider to discuss progress and plan revisions.
• Providing oversight of GPD program participants' care and case management provided by the program at sites where organizations are receiving VA-funded per diem payments. The level of intensity of case management or service provision to homeless Veterans is determined by the assessed needs of the Veteran. As case management services exist within GPD-funded programs, there is coordination between the GPD liaison and the GPD provider to facilitate continuity in service provisions and to reduce duplication. Case management is defined as the provision of services by VA clinical staff to homeless Veterans, which includes:
  • Monitoring the care in and assessing the compliance of the program receiving per diem as outlined in the recipient's original grant application or approved Change of Scope
  • Intervening to facilitate compliance or correction of the program when appropriate
  • Arranging and coordinating the care, when necessary. NOTE: The term "when necessary" could mean when determined by the GPD Liaison that the provider does not offer particular services needed by the Veteran, when requested by the Veteran and/or when requested by the GPD provider (on a case-by-case basis); or when determined necessary by the GPD Liaison from admission screening
  • Linking and referring to VA medical facilities, VA Regional Offices, and/or community agencies, when necessary.
  • Intervening and advocating on behalf of the Veteran to fill gaps in the delivery of services, when necessary
• Maintaining all program records as required by the GPD Program Handbook
• Successfully completing and maintaining all nationally mandated training

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.
• 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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

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  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

  • Resume
  • Transcript

  The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.
  

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (Schedule A)
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Other (1)
  • PCS Orders
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Professional Certification
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-15
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

  Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.
  Note: 38 U.S.C. 7412 waives the requirement to apply Veterans preference to external applicants for appointments made from this announcement.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 07/26/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12292041.

  • To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

  • Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

  NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
  To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

  Agency contact information

  VISN 17 SSU USAS Group

  Email

  VISN17SSUUSAS@va.gov

  Address

  El Paso VA Clinic
  5001 North Piedras Street
  El Paso, TX 79930
  US

  Next steps

  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
  You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
  NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

This is an external job announcement. Current permanent VA employees are encouraged to apply under the internal announcement (CAZM-12292042-24-LGJ) to receive consideration based on current employment status. Although hybrid title 38 occupations follow title 5 Veterans' preference rules, 38 U.S.C. 7412 waives the requirement to apply Veterans' preference to external applicant applying for this position as identified by VHA until 09/30/2024 as outlined in OCHCO Bulletin effective 10/01/2023.