Total 15 job vacancies by Veterans Health Administration

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Delegated full authority and responsibility to exercise the Medical Center Director's prerogative in medical administrative matters and issues that may arise.
• Represents management in (non-policy making) administrative matters.
• Represents management in matters pertaining to the lawful retention of veterans in the VAMC.
• Maintains continuity of functions and provides full medical administrative support during other than normal tours of duty to clinical and administrative medical center staff.
• Responsible for achieving management objectives and supporting the decision of management in carrying out duties.
• Provides technical guidance necessary to meet procedural, legal, and administrative requirements relating to the care and treatment of patients to achieve optimum use of available resources.
• Processes administrative issues surrounding beneficiary death, seriously ill cases, elopements, suicides, assaults, deaths on arrival (DOAs), homicides, code blue, cost recovery matters, and facility or community disasters, etc.
• Assists in responding to emergencies, determines priorities and nature of action to be taken.
• Assists with computer issues during non-business hours.
• Maintains good public and media relations as instructed and trained by the Public Affairs Officer until the designated employee arrives.
• Conducts analytical studies on operational processes, issue topics, or related special projects as assigned.
• Reviews data and information for trends, problem areas, and makes recommendations to management to resolve issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The Supervisory AO is the focal point to resolve the administrative needs of the MHSL such as space, supplies, personnel adjustments, workload adjustments, and temporary coverage, expansion of clinical program justifications, data collection, data analysis, etc. Administration will focus on this position for management information, reports, dissemination of information, and the direction of the MHSL's established short term and long-term strategic goals and mission.

MAJOR DUTIES ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT/OFFICE ADMINSTRATION - 65 PERCENT

The Supervisory AO performs administrative tasks at an independent level that is supportive and contributes to the overall functioning of the MHSL. The Supervisory AO is able to coordinate the large variety of administrative tasks expected of the MHSL direct care providers, support staff, supervisors, program directors and service line chief. The Supervisory AO engages collaboratively with MHSL and other Medical Center staff daily. The Supervisory AO provides consultation and guidance on matters that improve effectiveness, efficiency and access for Veteran to Mental Health services. These matters include but are not limited to assisting MHSL staff to review and analyze data and prepare reports and presentations. The Supervisory AO utilizes organizational skills and reporting mechanisms to develop effective and reproducible systems to manage items such as Task/Action Items and MHSL inventory. The Supervisory AO works effectively with the Quality Management service and other internal stakeholders to operationalize best practices and remain compliant to accrediting bodies. Through the understanding and utilization of systems redesign the Supervisory AO will be able to identify leading and lagging indicators for performance and satisfaction and communicate them regularly. The Supervisory AO serves as the personnel management expert for the MHSL, performing or overseeing the full range of human resources requirements. S/he makes recommendations relating to various personnel policy issues and advises the MHSL Chief and other Supervisors of personnel management matters and problems for clinical and administrative staff. The incumbent provides ongoing guidance and oversight for day-to[1]day administrative operations of the programs. The Supervisory AO assists MS administration with the Human Resource Management System (HRMS) in areas of personnel recruiting, promotion, training, equal opportunity employment, disciplinary action, performance evaluation, terminations, reassignments, and all other human resources related matters. The Supervisory AO provides advice and assistance to supervisors, program directors and staff concerning federal and agency personnel processes and procedures by interpreting human resources regulatory, policy, and procedural requirements.

BUDGET AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT - 25 PERCENT

The Supervisory AO provides budget formulation and/or execution for the MHSL budget; prepares a variety of budget analyses; and maintains budget records. Provides support in budget formulation for all fund control points assigned to the MHSL. Incumbent recommends and advises on budget needs, based upon the analyzing and evaluating historical data, market trends, and medical center priorities, etc. Reviews budget calls and explains schedules and data requirements to MS administration. S/he advises MS administration of the practical and technical aspects of the budget.

SUPERVISION - 10 PERCENT

Provides technical and administrative supervision of the Secretary, Clinic Coordinator, and Supervisory MSA within the service line. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short and long-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignment, and the capabilities of employees. Evaluates work performance of subordinates. Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Interviews candidates for positions in the unit; recommend appointment, promotion or reassignment to such positions. Identifies development and training. Find ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed. Develops performance standards for subordinates

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Telework: AD- HOC.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer/PD031950 and PD031951

Duties may include, but not limited to:

• Responsible for assigning staff for routine and non-routine duties on a daily and a project-by-project basis
• Reorganize work schedules efficiently to ensure work is accomplished in a timely manner
• Responsible for the cleaning of all patient areas, corridor spaces throughout the Medical Center, Operating Rooms, and all other areas as assigned
• Responsible for assuring the efficient and economical accomplishment of work assignments of subordinates within established policies and schedules set by higher levels of supervision
• Plans daily and weekly assignments, scheduling periodic work for areas
• Trains staff and ensure that they are using the patient centered care principles in terms of customer service to patients, patients' family members and personnel
• Provides on-the job training for subordinates as individual needs dictate
• Schedules regular meetings with staff to make them aware of new procedures or directives
• Keeps subordinates abreast of proper methods, procedures and uses of equipment and supplies; control the use of supplies and equipment to affect cost control within the unit
• May supervise the daily distribution of uniforms and textiles to the designated areas and persons and ensures record keeping is timely and accurate
• Responsible for the coordination of activities with other services, including rearranging work schedules during remodeling, painting and relocation of offices, clinics or patient wards and other duties which help coordinate moves
• Routinely inspects assigned areas to assure the timely accomplishment of employee assignments, sanitation levels are maintained, equipment properly cared for and that associated housekeeping objectives are accomplished in an expedient and timely manner.

Duties may include, but not limited to:

• Responsible for assigning staff for routine and non-routine duties on a daily and a project-by-project basis
• Reorganize work schedules efficiently to ensure work is accomplished in a timely manner
• Responsible for the cleaning of all patient areas, corridor spaces throughout the Medical Center, Operating Rooms, and all other areas as assigned
• Responsible for assuring the efficient and economical accomplishment of work assignments of subordinates within established policies and schedules set by higher levels of supervision
• Plans daily and weekly assignments, scheduling periodic work for areas
• Trains staff and ensure that they are using the patient centered care principles in terms of customer service to patients, patients' family members and personnel
• Provides on-the job training for subordinates as individual needs dictate
• Schedules regular meetings with staff to make them aware of new procedures or directives
• Keeps subordinates abreast of proper methods, procedures and uses of equipment and supplies; control the use of supplies and equipment to affect cost control within the unit
• May supervise the daily distribution of uniforms and textiles to the designated areas and persons and ensures record keeping is timely and accurate
• Responsible for the coordination of activities with other services, including rearranging work schedules during remodeling, painting and relocation of offices, clinics or patient wards and other duties which help coordinate moves
• Routinely inspects assigned areas to assure the timely accomplishment of employee assignments, sanitation levels are maintained, equipment properly cared for and that associated housekeeping objectives are accomplished in an expedient and timely manner.

The primary function of this position is to perform administrative support, personal management, budget review and analysis, resource monitoring and data input for all correspondence and communication support for the Pharmacy Service.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• interpreting administrative policies defining administrative requirements.
• Providing advice to the Chief on related issues.
• Administratively supports pharmacy leadership and program coordinators.
• Timekeeping.
• Assisting in the procurement of office supplies.
• Helps with the management of the pharmacy reverse distribution process.
• TMS super-user and Shares drive/SharePoint updating.
• Data mining and analysis needed to support the Pharmacy.
• Service's emerging needs or patient care issues.
• Captures and collate all non-formulary review data.
• Assists with planning, reviewing, or revising policies and procedures that impact Pharmacy Service operations.
• Serves as the administrative resource and clearing point for personnel management activities.
• Drafts functional statements.
• Prepares position/function/organizational charts to ensure that they reflect the evolving program changes. Anticipates vacancies and prepares proposals for request for hiring authority.
• Reviews and analyzes statistical reports and budget requirement to include IPPS review and payment.
• Monitoring and controlling of budget allocations and expenditures.
• Analyzes status of equipment/funds and reviews justification for additional equipment/funds as well as the transfer of funds between control points.
• Responsible for conducting annual equipment inventory and advises leadership on the requirement and procedures for acquisition, repair, and disposal of equipment.
• Ensures equipment requests are adequate, appropriate, and required for service operation.

• This position is a NAGE Bargaining Unit position.
• May be required to attend conference at other facilities or other VA sites on occasion.
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• Time-in-Grade Restriction: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. The grade may have been in any occupation but must have been held in the Federal service.
• Veterans' preference does not apply for other current permanent Federal agency employees.

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-6. At the GS-5 grade level, the employee performs assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-6. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds.

The purpose of this position is to perform direct medical supply purchasing and inventory management support to the administrative and clinical services of the VA to initiate the obligation for all related requirements necessary to provide prosthetic and sensory aids services, to include durable medical equipment and supplies directly to Veterans.

Duties include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Perform technical level purchasing support adhering to the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Veteran Affairs Acquisition Regulations (VAAR), Veteran Health Administration (VHA), and Prosthetics directives and handbooks, Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) policy and station memorandums to acquire Veteran specific medical equipment, supplies and services based on a medical provider's clinical assessment and evaluation of the Veteran's medical condition;
• Submits Acquisition Plans and Procurement Packages for stock and veteran specific needs to the Network Contracting Office and uploads quotes, bids, invoices, consults, and other important documents to Electronic Contract Management System (eCMS);
• Verifies Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) and Bradstreet information and ensures each vendor is in System for Award Management (SAM) and in good standing with the government to do business with;
• Verifies accountability of all prosthetics expenditures in both the purchase menu and the prosthetics program and associate all obligations to the individual veteran;
• Ensure the services provides are documented not only as the type of service, but the duration;
• Complex purchasing: requires irregular research, analysis, collaboration and many other steps to ensure both best value and the most appropriate devices are purchased for the Veterans;
• Routine purchasing: includes routine purchase orders on established contracts or through established vendor resources using regular significant research, analysis or collaboration;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

Provides medical administrative coverage for all Facility administrative duties during absences and irregular hours (Non-Policy Making). Assist with processing admissions. Assists with processing discharges. Assists with enrollment & eligibility for external customers about VA Health Benefits. Provides travel processing support for internal and external customers. Supports health information management systems with information and processing, presentation, and reporting. Maintains and pulls regular reports on multiple digital systems upon request. Coordinates communication between departments and leadership for any emergency situations. Interprets and instructs on established VA, Federal, and Local Policy, Procedures, and SOPs.

Provides medical administrative coverage for all Facility administrative duties during absences and irregular hours (Non-Policy Making). Assist with processing admissions. Assists with processing discharges. Assists with enrollment & eligibility for external customers about Health Benefits. Provides travel processing support for internal and external customers. Supports health information management systems with information and processing, presentation, and reporting.

Provides medical administrative coverage for all Facility administrative duties during absences and irregular hours (Non-Policy Making). Assist with processing admissions. Assists with processing discharges. Assists with enrollment & eligibility for external customers about Health Benefits.

Work Schedule: Week days, weekends and holidays 12am-12pm shift
Compressed/Flexible: Not Available
Telework: Ad Hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Medical Admin Specialist/PD99385S

NOTIFICATIONS:

• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• This is an NAGE Bargaining Unit position.
• Interchange Agreements with Other Merit System: Employees who occupy medical or medical-related positions and were appointed under 38 U.S.C. 4701(1) or (3) [formerly 38 U.S.C. 4104 (1) and (3)] must be serving in a full-time position without time limit and have served continuously for at least one year in this other merit system to be eligible to convert to the Title 5 System. Some exceptions to this rule may apply if you have previously acquired tenure under a Title 5 appointment.
• This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.
• Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU

The VHA is a mission driven, federally funded organization that emphasizes putting the patient first. The mission is to "Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being." VA New England is leading the VHA's Primary Care initiative in the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model embedded in an innovative, Whole Health oriented Primary Care Delivery System. This system leverages best health care practices built on standardized work processes that optimize the unique contributions of each discipline. We cultivate a highly dynamic, integrative, and collaborative team environment. VHA is on a journey towards becoming a High Reliability Organization. The PACT model serves a complex panel of Veteran patients. Our Whole Health system empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and includes complimentary and integrative health approaches that enhance self-empowerment, self-healing, and self-care. Our patients develop longitudinal relationships with the entire team comprised of clinical pharmacy practitioners, dieticians, social workers and behavioral health providers. This team collaborates to address patient needs, mitigate social determinants of health and proactively manage the health of our population. Our typically smaller panel sizes, wide array of support services and virtual care options (from video visits to mobile apps and patient generated data) provide more flexibility for how Veterans engage in their own health care and with their team. The social worker in this veteran-centric approach often functions as a care coordinator and case manager for primary care veterans in all settings to ensure that health care meets the needs, as defined by the veteran. The primary care social worker is responsible to answer social work and advance directive consults, to triage and refer veteran needs to other social work practice areas as appropriate, and to utilize population health management to provide proactive outreach in order to improve quality of care. The primary care Social Worker will also work with veterans utilizing specialty care such as, but not limited to, urgent care, neurology and pain clinics as these veterans and families can often benefit from social work support in addressing social determinants of health. The role of a social worker case manager in the PACT is to assess and treat psychosocial and environmental factors that impact the patient's ability to achieve maximum health and wellness. Social work case managers assess the patient's psychological and emotional adjustment to illness within the context of medical diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment options.

The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain effective therapeutic relationships with veterans in the primary care clinic and/or their families.
• Complete thorough psychosocial assessments to determine the psychosocial functions and needs of veterans and/or their families.
• Actively participate as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Facilitate action for community placements through collaboration with veterans and their families as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members to ensure that appropriate community placements are completed in a timely manner.
• Serves as a liaison between veterans and/or their families and VA and community resources in order to ensure thorough delivery of services.
• Provides consultation and education to veterans and their families regarding community resources, VA benefits and specialty programs and advance directives.
• Provides consultation to other treatment team and staff members regarding psychosocial needs of veterans and/or families and the impact the issues may have on the veterans health care planning and compliance with treatment.
• Make referrals to community and other governmental programs and agencies.
• Provide case management services to the veterans and their families throughout the continuum of care.

VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU

The Senior Social Worker for the CBOC provides advanced clinical social work services to Veterans and families in the Primary Care outpatient clinic setting. Social work services provided include psychosocial screening and assessment, psychosocial treatment and intervention, specialized case management and care coordination, discharge and/or after-care planning, health education and advanced health care planning, supportive counseling and caregiver support, and administrative and professional duties. The incumbent works closely with other members of the interdisciplinary treatment teams. The Senior Social Worker for the CBOC serves a highly rural population, and must be adept at developing relationships with the community in order to maximize resources available to Veterans served. Senior Social Worker for the CBOC maintains a high level of independence in assisting Veterans with social work needs, including complex comorbidities and significant mental health concerns.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Working as a collaborative member of an interdisciplinary Primary Care team, participating in team huddles, providing consultation, and accepting consults and warm hand-offs from team members.
• Providing comprehensive psychosocial assessment and engaging in strategies to address social determinants of health.
• Providing case management and care coordination services for Veterans.
• Providing support in implementation of Advance Care Planning, which may include Advance Care Planning Groups.
• reviewing and supporting revisions of policy, procedures and practice guidelines pertaining to service delivery and will report recommendations as identified.
• Providing assessment and management of suicide/homicide risk.
• Expanding clinical social work knowledge by providing consultation and guidance to colleagues.
• Mentoring less-experienced social workers and collaborating with PACT Lead and Social Work Supervisor to facilitate the orientation of new employees in assigned area(s), acting as the clinical expert in case consultation and assisting with the acclimation of new social workers to the CBOCs.
• Working in conjunction with the PACT Lead and the Social Work Supervisor to develop best practices that ensure consistency and excellence in social work practice within assigned area(s).
• Conducting training for staff, students, and community providers, will provide education, information, and liaison with resources for Veterans in the community, and will provide technical assistance and educational sessions to community organizations as needed.

• This position is in the Excepted Service.
• This position is a NAGE Bargaining Unit position.
• Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment.
• The incumbent may be required to travel to other VA campuses and CBOC's.
• This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU

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The Senior Social Worker for the CBOC provides advanced clinical social work services to Veterans and families in the Primary Care outpatient clinic setting. Social work services provided include psychosocial screening and assessment, psychosocial treatment and intervention, specialized case management and care coordination, discharge and/or after-care planning, health education and advanced health care planning, supportive counseling and caregiver support, and administrative and professional duties. The incumbent works closely with other members of the interdisciplinary treatment teams. The Senior Social Worker for the CBOC serves a highly rural population, and must be adept at developing relationships with the community in order to maximize resources available to Veterans served. Senior Social Worker for the CBOC maintains a high level of independence in assisting Veterans with social work needs, including complex comorbidities and significant mental health concerns.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Working as a collaborative member of an interdisciplinary Primary Care team, participating in team huddles, providing consultation, and accepting consults and warm hand-offs from team members.
• Providing comprehensive psychosocial assessment and engaging in strategies to address social determinants of health.
• Providing case management and care coordination services for Veterans.
• Providing support in implementation of Advance Care Planning, which may include Advance Care Planning Groups.
• Reviewing and supporting revisions of policy, procedures and practice guidelines pertaining to service delivery and will report recommendations as identified.
• Providing assessment and management of suicide/homicide risk.
• Expanding clinical social work knowledge by providing consultation and guidance to colleagues.
• Mentoring less-experienced social workers and collaborating with PACT Lead and Social Work Supervisor to facilitate the orientation of new employees in assigned area(s), acting as the clinical expert in case consultation and assisting with the acclimation of new social workers to the CBOCs.
• Working in conjunction with the PACT Lead and the Social Work Supervisor to develop best practices that ensure consistency and excellence in social work practice within assigned area(s).
• Conducting training for staff, students, and community providers, will provide education, information, and liaison with resources for Veterans in the community, and will provide technical assistance and educational sessions to community organizations as needed.

• This position is in the Excepted Service.
• This position is a NAGE Bargaining Unit position.
• Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment.
• The incumbent may be required to travel to other VA campuses and CBOC's.
• This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The facility Privacy/FOIA Officer has oversight for the data governance program and initiatives in the VHA Medical Center or Healthcare System and its supporting catchment area. The position makes unique facility-level determinations about disclosures, issuance of denials, redactions, access, use and dissemination of federal agency records. The position formulates policy, ensures compliance with federal and state laws and conducts thorough research of federal implementing regulations. Provides guidance while communicating complex information to the Executive leadership, facility staff and outside stakeholders.

Responsibilities include the safeguarding of Government information while supporting accountability and transparency initiatives. The Privacy/FOIA Officer reports directly to a Senior Executive member of the VHA facility (i.e., Facility Director, or Assistant Facility Director) and is solely responsible for all aspects of the Privacy/FOIA Program to include Strategic and Risk analysis, planning, program outreach, coordinating training, developing metrics and ensuring that federally mandated information governance and accountability measures are in place. The work involves implementing unique policies and procedures to manage agency information, providing assistance and services to the general public and VA staff members. The work requires researching, interpreting and applying laws, regulations, policies and guidance for access and disclosure of VA agency records and information.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for hybrid telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Government Information Specialist/PD98843S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Notifications:

• This position is not a Bargaining Unit position.
• This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• Time-in-Grade Restriction: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. The grade may have been in any occupation but must have been held in the Federal service.
• Interchange Agreements with Other Merit System: Employees who occupy medical or medical-related positions and were appointed under 38 U.S.C. 4701(1) or (3) [formerly 38 U.S.C. 4104 (1) and (3)] must be serving in a full-time position without time limit and have served continuously for at least one year in this other merit system to be eligible to convert to the Title 5 System. Some exceptions to this rule may apply if you have previously acquired tenure under a Title 5 appointment.
• Veterans' preference does not apply for other current permanent Federal agency employees.

VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU

The VHA is a mission driven, federally funded organization that emphasizes putting the patient first. The mission is to "Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being." VA New England is leading the VHA's Primary Care initiative in the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model embedded in an innovative, Whole Health oriented Primary Care Delivery System. This system leverages best health care practices built on standardized work processes that optimize the unique contributions of each discipline. We cultivate a highly dynamic, integrative, and collaborative team environment. VHA is on a journey towards becoming a High Reliability Organization. The PACT model serves a complex panel of Veteran patients. Our Whole Health system empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and includes complimentary and integrative health approaches that enhance self-empowerment, self-healing, and self-care. Our patients develop longitudinal relationships with the entire team comprised of clinical pharmacy practitioners, dieticians, social workers and behavioral health providers. This team collaborates to address patient needs, mitigate social determinants of health and proactively manage the health of our population. Our typically smaller panel sizes, wide array of support services and virtual care options (from video visits to mobile apps and patient generated data) provide more flexibility for how Veterans engage in their own health care and with their team. The social worker in this veteran-centric approach often functions as a care coordinator and case manager for primary care veterans in all settings to ensure that health care meets the needs, as defined by the veteran. The primary care social worker is responsible to answer social work and advance directive consults, to triage and refer veteran needs to other social work practice areas as appropriate, and to utilize population health management to provide proactive outreach in order to improve quality of care. The primary care Social Worker will also work with veterans utilizing specialty care such as, but not limited to, urgent care, neurology and pain clinics as these veterans and families can often benefit from social work support in addressing social determinants of health. The role of a social worker case manager in the PACT is to assess and treat psychosocial and environmental factors that impact the patient's ability to achieve maximum health and wellness. Social work case managers assess the patient's psychological and emotional adjustment to illness within the context of medical diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment options.

The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain effective therapeutic relationships with veterans in the primary care clinic and/or their families.
• Complete thorough psychosocial assessments to determine the psychosocial functions and needs of veterans and/or their families.
• Actively participate as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Facilitate action for community placements through collaboration with veterans and their families as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members to ensure that appropriate community placements are completed in a timely manner.
• Serves as a liaison between veterans and/or their families and VA and community resources in order to ensure thorough delivery of services.
• Provides consultation and education to veterans and their families regarding community resources, VA benefits and specialty programs and advance directives.
• Provides consultation to other treatment team and staff members regarding psychosocial needs of veterans and/or families and the impact the issues may have on the veterans health care planning and compliance with treatment.
• Make referrals to community and other governmental programs and agencies.
• Provide case management services to the veterans and their families throughout the continuum of care.

Major Duties

• Performs a variety of tasks involved with installing, modifying, troubleshooting and repairing new and existing systems, including, but not limited to: condensers, chillers, air handlers, compressed air, humidifying, dehumidifying, filtering, refrigerators, freezers and computer based Energy Management Control Systems (EMCS).
• Maintains, repairs and installs new and existing plumbing systems, to include, but not limited to: high/ low pressure piping, sanitary sewer, steam heat, steam generation, circulating, vacuum, and condensate pumps, expansion tanks, radiators, lavatories, commodes, and water heaters.
• Works from building plans, blueprints and sketches to plan and layout routing of piping, vents, wiring, refrigeration lines, ductwork and valves.

• Reads and interprets blueprints and wiring diagrams relative to the assigned equipment and utility systems. He/she must be able to read and understand technical manuals and instructions on air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, as well as pumps, valves, gas and oil fired boilers and furnaces.
• Estimates cost, both labor and material, and prepare lists of materials for the completion on any job to be done
• Uses hand and power tools, to include, but not limited to: multi-meters, diagnostic equipment, air velocity meters, flue gas analyzer, grinders, pipe threading machine, pipe cutter, Oxy-Acetylene torch, refrigeration gauges, and motorized drain cleaner.
• Troubleshoots, calibrates, balances and operates central heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and steam systems and their associated equipment and controls within the facility.
• At a minimum, possesses a Universal Technician certification in accordance with 40 CFR part 82, subpart F, as well as a Gas Fitters License.
• Creates leak-free joints in piping and tubing systems by using the appropriate method, to include, but not limited to: solder, silver solder, Teflon sealant, and compression fittings.
• Possesses the knowledge of electrical wiring and related components of pumps, air handlers, chillers, water heaters, exhaust fans, electronic valves, etc. and be able to troubleshoot, repair and/or install such items.

• Confers with the Maintenance Scheduler and/or the M&R Operations Supervisor regarding his findings relative to maintenance and repairs to utility systems and equipment and helps plan and coordinate the repair of any issues.
• Knows codes and regulations pertaining to the practice of HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing and steam. Plumbing includes but is not limited to domestic water, heating/cooling piping, natural gas/propane, compressed air, sanitary drain piping.
• Plans his/her work in compliance with the prescribed standards of quality and quantity in accordance with established policy, codes, and regulations.
• Performs maintenance of all air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, including changing oil, replacing gaskets, replacing defective lines and/or valves including expansion valves, back pressure valves, water control valves, pressure regulators, compressors, receivers, condensers, evaporators, and automatic controls.
• Performs maintenance, repair, and installation on, but not limited to the following dietetic equipment: reach-in and walk-in refrigerators/freezers and all related components, ice making machines, hot-cold food carts, and lowerators.
• Maintains, repairs and modifies compressed air systems (excluding Medical Air) throughout the facility to ensure proper operation, pressure and filtration.
• Performs maintenance and repair, extensions and alterations to all piping, fixtures, appliances and appurtenances in connection with any of the following: sanitary drainage or storm drainage facilities; the venting systems; the water supply system; gas distribution within or adjacent to buildings, structures or conveyance and throughout the grounds of the medical center.
• Installs and maintains all types of equipment such as lavatories, commodes, showers, and dietetic equipment, hot water heaters, boilers, radiators, pressure regulating valves, sprinkler systems, sterilizers, steam traps, back-flow preventers, and all thermostatic equipment.
• Makes preventive maintenance inspections of all steam, water, and gas lines, and on fixtures and appliances, relative to those portions of utility systems.
• Performs the following related tasks in connection with said duties: pipe covering, welding, brazing, sheet metal work and minor electrical work such as controls on pumps and HV AC equipment, chrono-flow and motorized valves, vacuum pumps and pneumatic systems and piping or plumbing related to x-ray and dental equipment.
• Follows all Lock-Out Tag-Out procedures as required by OSHA and VA regulations.

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Inventory Management and Control: Responsible for the management and control of an assigned class of expendable material; serves as the point of contact for the coordination of material support and resolution of logistic problems; conducts forecasting and quantitative analysis; conducts spot checks; and complies with special requirements for firearms, ammunition and sensitive equipment.
• Returns, Recalls, and Reutilization: Implements federal and agency programs for the return and reutilization of medical supplies; coordinates disposal of surplus or excess supplies; makes emergent procurement decisions; and participates in root cause analysis process.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• Interchange Agreements with Other Merit System: Employees who occupy medical or medical-related positions and were appointed under 38 U.S.C. 4701(1) or (3) [formerly 38 U.S.C. 4104 (1) and (3)] must be serving in a full-time position without time limit and have served continuously for at least one year in this other merit system to be eligible to convert to the Title 5 System. Some exceptions to this rule may apply if you have previously acquired tenure under a Title 5 appointment.
• Current Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• This position is NAGE Bargaining Unit.
• This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.
• Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• Selectee may be required to work at any VA Manchester Health Care System campus or CBOC, as needed.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Major duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Set up cafeteria lines, steam tables, dining room tables, and side service stands with hot and cold food items
• Serve food cafeteria style by placing uniform portions of food on customers'/patients' plates
• Break down and clean assigned area when the meal is finished and return food to the kitchen
• Set up dining room tables for service, place food and beverages on tables, and replenish items as necessary
• Return soiled trays and dishes to the dish room after meals
• Deliver meal trays to the patients' bedsides
• Brew coffee according to the number of servings required
• Assemble and toss fresh fruit or green salads in quantity using prepared dressings and portions into standard serving sizes
• Apportion other food items into standard serving sizes using the proper utensils and containers
• Make cold sandwiches using prepared ingredients and pack box lunches
• Work in one or more functional areas of the kitchen such as food preparation, dish and pot washing, dry and refrigerated storage and receiving, and the serving line
• Sort, wash, peel and cut fresh fruits and vegetables
• Operate and break down equipment
• Perform heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas
• Separate food waste and trash from dishes, glasses and silverware in the dish washing area
• Remove inspection doors, strainer pans, screens and spray arms for preventive maintenance of the dish machine
• Unload delivery trucks
• Store sanitized dishes, glasses and silverware
• Scrape, soak, scour, and scrub the heavier cooking utensils
• Move heavy garbage cans when collecting and transferring trash from the work area to the disposal area
• Performing other duties as assigned.

• This position is a Bargaining Unit position.
• This position is in the Competitive Service
• THIS OPEN & CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT (OCA) ESTABLISHES A STANDING REGISTER OF ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS, which closes on Nov 12, 2024. Please see the "Next Steps" area of the announcement which provides additional information on the referral process for this type of announcement.