Summary

The Caregiver Support Program (CSP) is one of the VHA's most rapidly growing areas due to infrastructure modernization - programming innovation - and expansion of population-served under the MISSION Act. CSP expansion puts the VHA out front of the healthcare industry as a healthcare system pioneer in caring for the caregiver. The program goal is to support caregivers in their role and promote health and well-being through education - therapeutic engagement and resource and service linkage.

Duties

• VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Major duties include - but are not limited to the following: Works collaboratively as a member of an interprofessional clinical team that reviews and processes program applications - supports administrative functions in support of the PCAFC case management and Wellness Contacts Assists in streamlining the process by verifying Veteran Application Received Dates (VARD)'s - managing incoming Release of Information (ROI) forms - entering and tracking application and Wellness Contact status in a shared spreadsheet Enters appropriate status updates into the national CSP software tracking system Conducts veteran/caregiver assessments - manages program acceptance and denial telephone and written notification Informs veterans/caregivers of their right to appeal when not accepted into the program or upon discharge from the program Conducts group and individual sessions in person and/or virtually utilizing formats such as Reach VA or other CSP approved methodology Completes Suicide Risk Assessments and reports to Child Protective Services/Adult Protective Services as clinically indicated Practices independently - exercising initiative and independent judgment in day-to-day activities Collaborates in a team-oriented professional environment to develop new models of care that improve access and coordination of care Promotes the coordination - continuity and integration of care Demonstrates flexibility - integrity and accountability in a work ethic that emphasizes excellence and quality Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: May be available for highly qualified candidates
• Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required