The Workplace Violence Prevention Program Coordinator (WVPP Coordinator) is responsible for the administrative and clinical aspects of a comprehensive Workplace Violence Prevention Program (WVPP) at the SAVAHCS, including but not limited to the Disruptive Behavior Committee (DBC), Employee Threat Assessment Team (ETAT), Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior (PMDB) Program, Disruptive Behavior Reporting System (DBRS), and the Workplace Behavioral Risk Assessment (WBRA).
VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Major duties include: Provides leadership, direction, coaching, subject matter expertise consultation, evidenced based recommendations, staff development, and continuing education programs for the facility on issues and topics related to Workplace Violence Prevention Program, managing disruptive behavior and how to maintain a culture of safety and violence free workplace.
Clinically assesses and provides interventions to individuals from various socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, educational, and other backgrounds who maybe experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical, and psychosocial problems. Maintains proficiency in current evidence-based prevention and management of disruptive behavior and threats. Provides oversight and consultation to the Disruptive Behavior Committee (DBC) Chair and members.
Engages with the DBC in providing consultation to practitioners and staff working with patients who either demonstrate disruptive behaviors or who pose a significant risk of disruptive behavior with the primary goal of assisting the disruptive patient and ensuring that they continue to receive the full range of available health care while reducing the risk of disruptive or violent behavior to others.
Oversees the management of computer-based flagging systems, including review and maintaining a record of all patient flag reviews. Collaborates with internal and external law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders for continuity of care and ensuring Veteran and staff safety. Conducts individualized, evidence-based, data-driven violence risk and threat assessments. Coordinates quality improvement projects around disruptive behavior.
Provides oversight and consultation to the Employee Threat Assessment Team (ETAT), including receipt of ETAT cases, triaging reports, gathering information, collaborating with subject matter experts and providing recommendations and follow up actions to ensure safety. Develops reports for the Facility Director that include but are not limited to workplace violence prevention trends, actions, risks, and recommendations.
Provides support resources for employees affected by workplace violence, and referring employees to the appropriate resources. Provides oversight of the Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior (PMDB) Program to ensure program meets identified training needs for SAVAHCS. Participates in Code Green committee.
Completes the annual Workplace Behavioral Risk Assessment (WBRA), a data- driven process that evaluates the unique constellation of factors that affect workplace safety in collaboration with subject matter stakeholders. Participates in monthly Community of Practice conference calls, provided by the National Workplace Violence Prevention Program.
Collaborates with subject matter experts and participates in mandatory trainings, community of practice calls and professional engagement activities. Completes all required documentation and reports timely and professionally for the WVPP to include the submission of Issue Briefs, Congressional Letters, and other required documentation. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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Cherie.Mennel@va.gov · 520-792-1450 X6213
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $121840 – $158393/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-02.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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