This Social Worker (Program Coordinator) is located at the PFC Floyd K. Lindstrom Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic in Colorado Springs, The Lindstrom VA Clinic offers Vet Express. Vet Express is a walk-in clinic that offers same day visits for Veterans. The Program Coordinator is administratively responsible for the clinical programming and daily operations of the program. Travel is necessary, must possess and maintain a current valid state driver's license.
VA offers a Comprehensive TOTAL REWARD$ package. The Social Work Program Coordinator primary responsibilities are to provide clinical evidence-based services and interventions. They must be a skilled communicator capable of developing effective partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies as well as non-governmental organizations. Must possess and maintain a current valid state driver's license.
Duties include but are not limited to: Travel is necessary for half of the tour. must possess and maintain a current valid state driver's license. Develops and implements the Caregiver Support Program specific to his/her area of assignment and ensures compliance and collaboration with local facility and the VA Central Office Caregiver. Responsible to complete the initial, interim, and annual in-home visits for patients enrolled in the Caregiver Support Program.
Administers information and analytical systems to evaluate and enhance the quality of service provided to Caregivers, families, and Veterans. Develops and implements information systems to track service activities including visits, referrals, Caregiver demographics, equipment utilization, and Caregiver and Veteran satisfaction. Develops implements and evaluates clinical guidelines and protocols to establish appropriate utilization of services.
Participates in direct Caregiver and Veteran contacts to identify and assess Caregiver stress/burden and the development and application of directed clinical treatment interventions. Advises and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams throughout the medical center on Caregiver issues. Creates educational tools, develops programs, and implements training focused on specific Caregiver needs/issues.
Provides education and in-service training to VAMC employees, Veterans, families, and Caregivers. Provides ongoing consultation and support to colleagues regarding Caregiver support. Develops and facilitates Caregiver support groups (face-to-face or VANTS telephone line) and educational programs. Distributes educational materials provided by VA, local, state, and national Caregiver organizations.
Provides referrals to VA medical and mental health treatment and to other VA services. serves as the major consultant for information on negotiating the complex processes Caregivers, Veterans, and families encounter when interacting with government and community agencies. Collaborate with the patient aligned care team, mental health clinicians, and specialty care providers to provide Veteran and staff education on Caregiver issues.
Coordination will include hands-on support group work involvement and training of patient aligned care team clinical social work staff in the development and facilitation of such groups. Coordinates the events and programs for the annual National Family Caregivers Month, advertising of month-long activities, mobilization of participants, educational sessions, Caregiver recognition events, and Caregiver support programs.
Work Schedule: Full-time | Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Compressed/Flexible: Available Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. 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) 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 #:554-52547A Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
V19USAJOBS@VA.GOV · 719-227-4600
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $98721 – $128341/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-02.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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