Social Worker (Program Coordinator) (Intimate Partner Violence

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.

You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.

Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Functions of the position include, but are not limited to: The Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program Coordinator develops, implements, and evaluates the Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program (IPVAP) within the assigned facility and ensures compliance with VHA Directive 1198 and applicable national, VISN, and local policy guidance.

The incumbent collaborates with facility leadership and multidisciplinary services to support integration of IPVAP processes into clinical workflows and promotes consistent application of trauma-informed practices across care settings.

Monitors and supports the ongoing implementation of the Relationship Health & Safety (RHS) Screening process within the facility in accordance with VHA Directive 1198 and national IPVAP guidance.

The incumbent provides consultation to clinical staff regarding screening procedures, documentation safety considerations, informed consent requirements, mandated reporting responsibilities, and appropriate disposition following positive screening results.

Administers and maintains program monitoring systems to evaluate and enhance the quality and consistency of IPVAP services.

Responsibilities include tracking consult activity, service utilization, outreach efforts, and other required program metrics; analyzing data trends; preparing reports for facility, VISN, and national leadership; and implementing updates to program processes as directed by national policy or identified through quality improvement review.

Serves as a liaison between the VA and community-based organizations, healthcare systems, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders involved in addressing intimate partner violence.

The incumbent develops and sustains collaborative partnerships to enhance coordination of services, improves access to care, and promotes awareness of IPVAP services available to Veterans.

Conducts comprehensive IPV-focused psychosocial assessments for Veterans who disclose experiencing or using intimate partner violence or who are referred following a positive Relationship Health & Safety (RHS) screen.

Assessments include evaluation of safety risk, lethality indicators, psychosocial stressors, mental health factors, protective factors, and service needs.

Facilitates coordination of care for Veterans who experience or use intimate partner violence by identifying appropriate VA and community-based resources and ensuring timely referral and follow-up.

The incumbent provides consultation and guidance to Veterans and interdisciplinary teams regarding available services and eligibility processes.

Develops and delivers education and training to clinical and administrative staff regarding intimate partner violence, trauma-informed engagement, Relationship Health & Safety (RHS) screening processes, documentation safety guidance, referral pathways, and available VA and community resources.

The coordinator promotes consistent application of IPVAP procedures across clinical settings and provides consultation to teams to enhance quality and compliance.

Work Schedule: Fulltime, Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m.

EDRP Authorized: Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.

Learn more Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.

When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). 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: AdHoc available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: Social Worker Program Coordinator (Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program) Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized