Summary

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.

Duties

• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Oversees and manages the day-to-day operations of the HPACT team - including data collection - administrative records keeping - and monitoring patient/program indicators
• Manages staff workload and productivity - and make adjustments to individual caseloads - as needed
• Observes and collects outcome measures and meeting formal and descriptive performance measures
• Prepares reports and statistics for the HJCR Deputy Section Chief - facility - VISN - and national use
• Establishes - implements - and maintains referral - screening - and admission procedures for program participants which meet national standards as well as the needs of local medical center services and programs
• Conducts and participates in outreach activities including field interviews - assessments and referrals for Veterans experiencing homelessness contacted in the community - shelters - and \"on the streets -\" as well as those who are referred by VA residential programs - medical centers - or outpatient clinics
• Maintains current - and establish new - relationships with community-based partners/service providers - and when approved - represent the HPACT program at community meetings
• Assists in planning - establishing - and implementing policies and procedures
• Provides direct support to the HJCR Deputy Section Chief and assist with the day-to-day program operations and development
• Serves as the first-line supervisor of HPACT and assist with other areas as assigned
• Provides direct supervision to an interdisciplinary team and programmatic support in meeting the needs of Veterans experiencing homelessness on HPACT
• Organizes orientation and continuing education opportunities for HPACT team members
• Completes performance appraisals and assign related performance ratings - approve awards - and initiate performance-based corrective action - as needed
• Develops and maintains professional standards of practice and educate others about them
• Works with other VASLCHCS interdisciplinary teams and community agencies to strive for developing more effective and efficient ways of delivering healthcare services to Veterans experiencing homelessness
• Establishes contacts with and where appropriate - assume membership in local coalitions - housing boards and community programs that provide services to Veterans experiencing homelessness
• Facilitates and develops Memorandums of Understanding with community-based and private sector providers emphasizing collaboration in the care of Veterans experiencing homelessness
• Monitors the safety of staff working with Veterans experiencing homelessness and implement/update related policies and Standard Operating Procedures
• Assesses Veterans identified as appropriate for HJCR programs - facilitating admission and/or referral to appropriate medical and psychiatric services
• Evaluates Veteran situations - abilities - and capabilities - arriving at a reasoned conclusion including level of vulnerability and related prioritization for admission
• Assesses risk factors - acuity - and need for services - then develop a preliminary treatment plan with Veteran and significant others
• Interprets data and identify viable treatment options to make referrals to VA and community-based services - including VA benefits and other non-VA entitlement programs
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday
• 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 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 joshua.titensor@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: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 612810 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized