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Social Worker (Program Coordinator) Caregiver Support
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 10 days ago
Hybrid Colorado Springs, CO $99K – $128K Apply by Jul 13, 2026 Social Work INFJINFP OperationsHealthcare
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This Social Worker (Program Coordinator) Caregiver Support will serve at the PFC James Dunn VA Clinic in Pueblo, CO or PFC Floyd K. Lindstrom Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic in Colorado Springs, CO, to be determined during the selection process. The incumbent is administratively responsible for the clinical programming and daily operations of the program.
What You'll Do
- →VA offers a Comprehensive Total Rewards package: Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional.
- →The primary responsibilities are to provide 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.
- →Duties include but are not limited to: Develops and implements the Caregiver Support Program specific to his/her area of assignment and ensures compliance and collaboration with local facility and the VA Central Office Caregiver Support Program initiatives.
- →Responsible to complete the initial, interim, and annual in-home visits for patients enrolled in the Caregiver Support Program who reside in VA ECHCS' catchment area and includes rural areas locations, travel is necessary for half of the tour.
- →Administers information and analytical systems to evaluate and enhance the quality of service provided to Caregivers, families, and Veterans.
- →Develops and implements information systems to track service activities including visits, referrals, Caregiver demographics, equipment utilization, and Caregiver and Veteran satisfaction.
- →Develops implements and evaluates clinical guidelines and protocols to establish appropriate utilization of services.
- →Participates in direct Caregiver and Veteran contacts 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.
- →Provides ongoing consultation and support to colleagues regarding Caregiver support.
- →Develops and facilitates Caregiver support groups (face-to-face or VANTS telephone line) and educational programs.
- →Distributes educational materials provided by VA, local, state, and national Caregiver organizations.
Requirements
- ✓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.
- ✓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 identification 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).
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 049a2248-e112-4015-b41e-8c13dd475095
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