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Social Worker Program Coordinator – Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time Social Worker Program Coordinator job at the VA Western Colorado Health Care System in Grand Junction, Colorado, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The job runs the Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program (IPVAP) and the Survivors Assistance and Memorial Support (SAMS) program. The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, which repays student loans, and involves travel of 25% or less.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Open to all U.S. citizens, according to the agency. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

What you would do

  • Build partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies and nonprofit groups.
  • Coordinate referrals to VA care, VA benefits, and community services.
  • Run support groups and educational programs, in person or by video.
  • Oversee the daily operations of the IPVAP and SAMS programs.
  • Track service activity and Veteran satisfaction with information systems.
  • Write policies, procedures, and practice guidelines for the program.

Do you qualify for GS-12?

With experience: One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level that shows advanced social work practice skills and judgment. You must also show skills in program coordination, policy writing, supervising multidisciplinary staff, and training others.

With education: A master's degree in social work from a school fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). A doctoral degree in social work cannot replace the master's. Schools in candidacy status do not count until they are fully accredited. Certification or post-master's training may also count toward the experience requirement.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • State license or certification to independently practice social work at the master's level
  • License or certification at the advanced practice level, able to provide supervision for licensure
  • Valid state driver's license

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Copy of your state license
  • Transcript showing your accredited degree
  • Cover letter, if applicable
  • DD-214 or Statement of Service, if claiming veterans' preference
  • VA disability letter, if applicable
  • Professional certification, if applicable
  • SF-50, if you are a current or former federal employee
  • SF-15, if applicable

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications listed in the announcement. Your application, resume, and supporting documents will be verified. Errors or missing information may lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment if you want loan repayment.
  • Include a copy of your license and a long-form resume or CV, since a missing document can lower your rating.
  • Clearly show one year of experience at the GS-11 level, including program coordination and supervision work.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Incentives and relocation: Eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (student loan repayment, up to $200,000 over one to five years, decided after review). You must submit the EDRP application within four months of appointment. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are not authorized. Former EDRP participants cannot apply for the incentive.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Subject to background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable identification (REAL ID compliant)
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination required, or an approved exemption
  • 1 or 2-year trial period
  • Significant community travel, 25% or less of the time
  • Must be able to sit at a computer and do light to moderate physical activity

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$99,119 – $128,857 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-12 · General Schedule
Location
Grand Junction, Colorado
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
25% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Social Work (0185)
Announcement
CBSU-13100246-27-AGL

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