Supervisory Social Worker - (Associate Director of Comprehensive Homeless Center Programs)

Summary

The Assistant Director of Comprehensive Homeless Center Programs (ADCHCP) Supervisory Social Worker supports the Director in overseeing all departmental operations. The incumbent assists with strategic direction and provides leadership to staff. The ADCHCP offers a diverse continuum of services across multiple levels of care - managed through continuous coordination - liaison - and consultation with internal program managers - Veterans - community partners - and VA Central Office officials.

Duties

• The ADCHCP Supervisory Social Worker acts as the liaison between the Director CHCP and for the Grant Per Diem (GPO) and Health Care for Homeless Veterans Contract Residential programs (HCHV) - overseeing operations - strategic resource allocation
• budget - personnel - space - and equipment - and program efficiency
• In collaboration with the Associate Chief Social Worker for Mental Health - the incumbent directs staffing and recruitment efforts
• The incumbent drives cost-effectiveness by collaborative with and as assigned reviews operational workflows - communication systems - and equipment needs
• The incumbent manages appropriate and non-appropriate accounts - authorizing and monitoring expenditures for transitional residences - equipment - and supplies across all VANTHCS CHC programs
• The incumbent ensures full compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action initiatives and upholds strict adherence to VA safety policies regarding work-related injuries - environmental health - emergency preparedness - and fire safety
• The incumbent provides leadership by training and mentoring staff on safe work practices - protocols - and standard operating procedures
• The incumbent cultivates strategic partnerships with community stakeholders to facilitate seamless continuity of care and support successful service transitions
• Leveraging advanced expertise in community engagement - the incumbent serves as a primary liaison for the GPO - HCHV Residential Contract - and other CHC programs
• The incumbent ensures that the GPO - HCHV Contract Residential - and - when acting for the Director CHC - the CHC programs comply with all relevant regulations - policies - and procedures for the target population and monitors the SAIL measures and medical center performance related to those services
• The incumbent develops and maintains treatment and documentation standards for CHCP that meet the expectations and requirements of accreditation organizations such as Joint Commission
• The incumbent performs additional and special assignments that are related to program goals - and the needs of the CHC programs
• The incumbent identifies high-risk patients and provides crisis intervention services
• The incumbent provides collaboration - evaluations - and assists with disposition of high-risk CHCP cases to ensure Veteran access to care and provision of services
• Incumbent completes suicide risk screens and documents assessments as required by policy
• The incumbent performs additional and special assignments that are related to CHC programs and for other members of the Mental Health Executive Leadership Team with coordination and concurrence of the Director CHCP
• The incumbent proactively identifies - assesses - and develops comprehensive strategies to mitigate organizational and operational barriers - ensuring continuity and excellence in service delivery
• The incumbent designs and implements innovative solutions that optimize operational efficiency across the GPO - HUDNASH - HCHV Residential Contract - and other CHC programs - aligning with agency performance goals
• The incumbent leverages advanced data analytics to track - store - and utilize performance metrics effectively - facilitating the management of Social Work and other discipline workload - quality assurance - and productivity standards within homeless and community based programs
• The incumbent develops and implements comprehensive training and orientation programs for CHC staff - while also facilitating ongoing professional development activities
• The incumbent monitors all CHCP-associated contracts - collaborating with the assigned Contracting Report Officer to ensure full compliance
• The incumbent provides oversight - interventions - and support - to any of the Comprehensive Homeless Center Programs as directed by the Director of CHCP
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am to 4:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact VISN17EDRP2@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
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• his position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program
• You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment
• Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application
• Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 55640-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized