Social Worker; Health Care Homeless Veterans; HCHV) Coordinator

Coordinator, Health Care For Homeless Veterans Program

The position of Coordinator, Health Care for Homeless Veterans Program is fully responsible for carrying out the responsibilities of HVO separate yet interrelated roles, namely, Coordinator and Outreach Clinician. The program's scope of responsibility ranges throughout the Central Alabama Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHCS) catchment area.

As Coordinator, the incumbent will be fully responsible for the management and coordination of the HCHV program. This includes developing all aspects that are needed to provide optimum care.

Program Management:
The HCHV Coordinator is responsible for functional leadership and coordination of other HCHV program staff, as designated by the Chief, Social Work Service.

Transitional Living Program:
The HCHV Coordinator will have responsibility for the development, coordination, selection and evaluation of community residences in the catchment area; will facilitate the interpretation and application of VA guidelines to ensure standards maintained to promote the health, safety, welfare and happiness of the homeless veteran.

Standards:
The HCHV Coordinator assures the compliance of the HCHV program with all existing VA policy regulations, CARF standards, medical center policies and procedures, and other relevant requirements.

The Coordinator ensures continuity of patient care in the development and implementation of the plan of care. Facilities evaluation and treatment of veterans in HCHV contract facilities and participates in case conferences with those veterans; plans will reflect continuity of care including expected short and long-range outcomes. Collaborates with community agencies and other VA programs to develop and implement services for homeless veterans.

Staffing:
The HCHV Coordinator may make recommendations as it relates to program staffing as a member of the interview panel which will help with forming a functioning interdisciplinary team; the Coordinator can assist with training and consultation on a regular basis.

Representation:
The HCHV Coordinator will represent the HCTIV Program both within the VA Medical Center (VAMC) and the community at large.

Staff Development:
Provides orientation and on-going training to Social Workers and interdisciplinary team members. Conducts staff development programs for Social Workers and takes responsibility for providing opportunities to help staff update their Social work practice skills and acquire new knowledge in contemporary treatment modalities.

Serves as a mentor to other social workers, particularly those at the entry level. Is viewed by Social Workers and interdisciplinary team members as a senior clinician with advanced practice skills and expertise.

Student Training:
As a field instructor or preceptor, supervises Social Work graduate students and provides a training experience for them in Social Work. Works with students to develop training plans and goals. Regularly assesses student's progress toward training goals and student's overall performance.

Provides reports to the school of social work filed liaison on the student's progress. Participates in the school of social work's field instructor training programs, and the affiliation process. May serve as an adjunct faculty member.

Provides training to students, residents, interns, and fellows from other disciplines. Instructs them on psychosocial treatment and on the services available from Social Workers. Helps them understand family dynamics and the impact of psychosocial issues and problems on the veteran's health and response to treatment. Conducts formal workshops and classes for staff.

Evaluation:
The Coordinator plans, coordinates and evaluates aspects of the Homeless Program to ensure the…