[rehab] Visually Impaired Services Team Coordinator--Harlingen, TX

[Leslie Fairall]

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Veterans Health Administration

Job Title: Social Worker (Visually Impaired Service Team) Coordinator

Department: Department Of Veterans Affairs

Agency: Veterans Health Administration

Job Announcement Number: T38-10-VCB-33-LA

SALARY RANGE: 68,809.00 - 89,450.00 USD /year

To be determined by Professional Standards Board based on Education, 
Experience, and Credentials. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be 
authorized.

OPEN PERIOD: Thursday, June 10, 2010 to Monday, June 21, 2010

SERIES & GRADE: GS-0185-12

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full-Time, Monday-Friday,  8:00 am - 4:30 pm 
Permanent

DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Harlingen, TX

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:

Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals.

JOB SUMMARY:

VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System

VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System is committed to providing 
the best care to Veterans of the Valley Coastal Bend and Border area!  Be 
a part of the future, serving the newest VA health care system in the 
country.  The new health care system is comprised of the Corpus Christi, 
Harlingen, McAllen and Laredo Outpatient Clinics, and a future, 
state-of-the-art Ambulatory Surgery and Specialty Outpatient Center in 
Harlingen.  Be a part of providing the highest quality and access to 
health care for all South Texas Veterans right here at home!

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Duties

Additional Duty Location Info: 1 vacancy - Harlingen, TX Incumbent serves 
as the VIST Program coordinator and is administratively responsible for a 
clinic program providing treatment to patients in the Visual Impairment 
Services Team (VIST), Program. The incumbent is the sole practitioner in 
this specialty at the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System 
(TVCBHCS) and provides direct patient care services in the Eye Clinic 
program area.  The incumbent coordinates and manages the daily operation 
of the VIST Program, develops policies and procedures for program 
operation and prepares reports and statistics for the facility, VISN, and 
national use.  The incumbent is responsible for the program's reporting or 
monitoring of Directives, Handbooks or performance measures; has 
responsibility for budget and various control points assigned to the 
program within the assigned area.  The VIST Program coordinator manages 
and controls the use of data related to the program regarding day to day 
functioning and program evaluation. Administers information and analytical 
systems to evaluate and enhance the quality of service provided to 
patients.  Develops and implements information systems to track service 
activities including visits, referrals, inpatient days, patient 
demographics, equipment utilization and patient satisfaction. Develops 
implements and evaluates clinical guidelines and protocols to establish 
appropriate utilization of services. The VIST Program Coordinator is also 
assigned or requested to:

    ·    Advise Service Chiefs, MH Directors, Executive Leadership, or VISN
    Liaisons

    ·    Serve as liaison to the facility committees and councils (such as
    QI/QM, RCA, Consumer Councils, or family support, etc.).

    ·    Provide monthly, quarterly or annual reports on implementation
    progress as requested.

    ·    Participates in conference calls to coordinate medical center or
    network and implementation of VHA policies and procedures related to
    the VIST Program.
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Qualifications and Evaluations

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

    QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

    Basic Requirements:

a. Citizenship: Must be a citizen of the United States.

b. Education: Must have a Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from a 
school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work 
Education (CSWE).  Graduates of schools of social work that are in 
candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the school of social 
work is fully accredited.  A doctoral degree in social work may not be 
substituted for the master's degree in social work.

c. Licensure: Senior social workers must be licensed or certified by a 
state at the advanced practice level which included an ASWB advanced 
generalist or clinical examination.

d. Physical Requirements: A physical will be required for this position.

e. English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written 
English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).

To qualify based on education, submit copy of transcript or list of 
courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class 
ranking. Application materials will not be returned. Submit proof of your 
education with a transcript or list of courses with credit hours, 
major(s), and grade point average or class ranking. We will be unable to 
return these to you. You can receive credit for education received outside 
the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an 
accredited educational institution in the United States when you apply.

You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.


You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation 
before you can be appointed into this position.

Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical
    examination.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications 
required; and on the extent to which your application shows that you 
possess the knowledges, skills, and abilities associated with this 
position as defined below. When describing your knowledges, skills, and 
abilities, please be sure to give examples and explain how often you used 
these skills, the complexity of the knowledge you possessed, the level of 
the people you interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you handled, 
etc.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Senior Social Workers have experience that 
demonstrates possession of advanced practice skills and judgment.  At
least two years should be in an area of specialized social work
practice. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following
professional KSAs:

1. Knowledge of the psychosocial and physiological aspects of blindness.

2. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

3. Ability to organize, coordinate and manage the activities of a visually 
impaired service team.

4. Knowledge of and ability to use assessment techniques as they apply
to blinded individuals.

5. Ability to provide counseling and case management services to visually 
impaired veterans.
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Benefits and Other Info

BENEFITS:

You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with 
costs shared with your employer. More info: 
[42]http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.

Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: 
[43]http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life

New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees 
Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and 
covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info:
    [44]http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr

You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: 
[45]http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA You will earn sick leave. 
More info: [46]http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV You will be 
paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour 
of duty. More info:
    [47]http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI

OTHER INFORMATION:

You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials 
are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the 
information available and you may not receive full consideration or may 
not be considered eligible. The materials you send with your application 
will not be returned. Send only those materials needed to evaluate your 
application. Please do not place your application in a notebook or binder.
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How To Apply

HOW TO APPLY:

You must submit your application so that it will be received by the 
closing date of the announcement.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants must submit the following for a complete application package:

Internal Applicants (inside VCBHCS)

1. Application for Associated Health Occupations, VA Form 10-2850c.
2. A response to each KSAO listed above.
3. Resume (complete with experiences most relevant to the positions, 
including name and address of employer, job title, starting and ending 
dates (month and year), average hours worked per week, and a
description of your duties.
4. Copy of most recent SF-50

External Applicants (outside the VCBHCS) âEUR" must submit following: You 
may click on this link to access all the following forms
    [49]http://www.usajobs.gov/forms.asp?WT.svl=navforms

1.       Application for Associated Health Occupations, VA Form 10-2850c.

2.       CV/Resume (complete with experiences most relevant to the
    positions, including name and address of employer, job title, starting
    and ending dates (month and year), average hours worked per week, and a
    description of your duties.  Please be sure to provide detailed
    descriptions of work history as it pertains to the position for which
    you are applying.

3.       Declaration of Federal Employment, OF306.  This is required for
    initial appointment, or upon transfer to certain identified
    occupations.

4.       A response to each KSAO listed above.

5.       College Transcripts (unofficial are acceptable)

6.       Copy of licensure or certification,  (if applicable).

7.       Copy of latest SF-50 (if applicable). ONLY APPLICABLE TO CURRENT 
FEDERAL SERVICE EMPLOYEES.

8.       Copy of DD214 or appropriate documentation of veteran's
    preference (if applicable).

9.       SF-15 with appropriate documentation. ONLY APPLICABLE TO
    VETERANS CLAIMING 10 POINTS OF VETERANS PREFERENCE.

Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all relevant information 
regarding their qualifications is documented in the application package. 
Failure to provide all of the information and documentation requested may 
result in the applicant receiving less than full consideration in the 
qualification process.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE MAILED TO:
    Central Texas Veterans Health Care System
Human Resources Management Service (05B)
Lota Acosta, Human Resource Specialist
1901 Veterans Memorial Drive
Temple, TX 76504

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Central Texas Veterans Health Care System
Phone: (254) 743-0048
Fax: (254) 743-1379
Email: lota.acosta at va.gov

Agency Information:
Department of Veterans Affairs
ATTN: Human Resources Management Service (05)
1901 Veterans Memorial Drive
Temple, TX 76504 US
    Fax: (254) 743-1379

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

    What to Expect Next: Once your complete application is received we will 
conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. 
The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring 
manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be 
notified of the outcome.

Performance Based Interviewing (PBI) may be used.  For information on the 
basics of PBI visit the PBI website at [50]www.va.gov/pbi.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:  All applicants will receive consideration 
regardless of race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, political 
affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a parent, or 
non-disqualifying physical handicap.  For information regarding the No 
FEAR Act regulations, refer to 5 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 724.

If you are selected for this position, you may be required to undergo a 
physical examination if the physical requirements are different from the 
position you now occupy.



DRUG TESTING:  All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment (in a 
testing designate position) are subject to urinalysis to scree for illegal 
drug use prior to appointment.  Applicants who refuse to be tested will be 
denied employment with the VA.
Agency Information:
Department of Veterans Affairs
ATTN: Human Resources Management Service (05)
1901 Veterans Memorial Drive
Temple, TX 76504 US
Fax: (254) 743-1379

Questions about this job:
Central Texas Veterans Health Care System
Phone: (254) 743-0048
Fax: (254) 743-1379
Email: lota.acosta at va.gov
Job Announcement Number: T38-10-VCB-33-LA
Control Number: 1937228