Social Worker- Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program -EDRP Approved

Department of Veterans Affairs

This 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.

• The Primary Purpose of the Position is: To provide social work care coordination and psychosocial services to VA North Texas Healthcare System Veterans. The Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program (IPVP) Social Worker has the primary responsibility to provide clinical evidence-based services including, assessments and interventions; program development; Veteran, family, Caregiver, and staff education on intimate partner violence. GS 9 Social Worker: The Social Worker uses their skills in assessing and treating psychosocial problems of Veterans and their families/significant others. Social work responsibilities include the assessment of psychosocial problems that cause distress, often impacting the health condition and creating barriersto care. The incumbent must complete comprehensive assessments to determine the underlying cases of the presenting problem(s), the interpersonal and environmental factor impacting the problem, and its effect on the patient. Through shared decision making with the Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program Coordinator(s) and treatment team(s), the social worker will assist the patient and family to understand the contributing factors to the problem(s). Incumbent will discuss the pros and cons of possible short term and long-term solutions and encouraging them to make positive and lasting changes to reduce stressors. The social worker will coordinate with VA staff and community agencies to assist in problem solving. The incumbent is sensitive to the ethnic, cultural, and age diversity of the Veteran population and adjusts intervention and treatment plans as appropriate. GS 11 Social Worker: The Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program (IPVP) Social Worker has the primary responsibility to provide clinical evidence-based services including, assessments and interventions; program development; Veteran, family, Caregiver, and staff education on intimate partner violence; community outreach; resource development; continuous quality improvement activities; and evaluation/consultation. Must be a skilled communicator capable of developing effective partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies as well as non-governmental organizations. The incumbent in this position requires advanced knowledge and understanding of the services and benefits available for Veterans, their family members, caregivers, and VA employees from both federal, state, and private sector resources. The incumbent works with multiple VA healthcare services and with community agencies, leaders, and organizations where s/he has no access to social work clinical supervision. The incumbent is responsible for developing and establishing linkages and collaborates on VA Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program efforts with community healthcare and social service agencies. The incumbent is responsible and accountable for the clinical aspect of the program and effectiveness of the facility Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (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. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: AdHoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 55732F, 55643F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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