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Social Worker (Program Coordinator)- Suicide Prevention)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
About the Role
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
What You'll Do
- →VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU The Suicide Prevention Program Manager oversees suicide prevention activities for the Kansas City VAMC.
- →Suicide Prevention Services include, but are not limited to: Veteran Crisis Line Calls referrals, REACH VET program, suicide prevention activities between KCVA and the regional Vet Center, Suicide Behavior and Overdose Reports, any requirements outlined in the Suicide Prevention Program Guide and additional directives, memos or policies, and various other committees and activities.
- →The Program Manager facilitates access to care as a primary strategic priority and facilitates patient centered, recovery-focused care for this clinical population as well as supervises a number of multidisciplinary professional staff including Senior Social Workers, Social Workers, administrative support assistant, and master's level social work practicum students.
- →Duties include but are not limited to: Program Coordination and Management Directs daily operations of the Suicide Prevention Program, including personnel, space, and equipment resource allocation.
- →Reviews and enhances communication, workflow, and administrative systems for improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- →Ensures full compliance with VA and KCVA policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements applicable to suicide prevention services.
- →Monitors medical center performance and outcomes related to populations served by Suicide Prevention.
- →Supervision & Staff Leadership Supervises multidisciplinary staff, including senior social workers, social workers, administrative support staff, and graduate social work trainees.
- →Provides guidance on safe working practices, occupational health, emergency preparedness, and fire protection standards.
- →Community & Interagency Coordination Develops strong and effective partnerships with community agencies to ensure continuity of care and smooth transitions for Veterans.
- →Represents KCVA and the Suicide Prevention Program in regional collaborations with the Vet Center and other stakeholders.
- →Compliance, Safety & EEO Responsibilities Supports Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action objectives and ensures program adherence to these principles.
- →Ensures workplace safety practices are applied to minimize risk of work-related injuries and illnesses.
- →Clinical and Operational Oversight Facilitates Veteran access to care as a primary strategic priority.
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.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 7bf0c00d-4771-4074-802b-a97ec36438e1
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