US Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring: Social Worker in Jamaica Plain
us department of veterans affairsJamaica Plain, MA
US Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring: Social Worker in Jamaica Plain
L4
us department of veterans affairsJamaica Plain, MAyesterday
Occupations
Social and Human Service AssistantsHealthcare Social WorkersSocial and Community Service ManagersSocial Work (Program Coordinator)This Social Work (Program Coordinator) position is in Social Work Services at VA Boston Healthcare System, Jamaica Plain. It is full-time at 40 hours per week. The Program Coordinator (GS-12) oversees the Huntington House lodging program and the Medical Companion Program, managing operations, coordination, and clinical oversight. Huntington House is a 30-room facility providing lodging for Veterans traveling 50+ miles for care. The Medical Companion Program provides contracted Home Health Aides for medical sign-out and post-procedure supervision. The role includes supervision of two Program Support Assistants. Duties may include, but are not limited to: Overseeing daily Huntington House operations to ensure safe, supportive lodging. Reviewing and coordinating referrals and consults. Providing administrative and clinical oversight, including monitoring workload, documentation, and performance measures. Supervising two Program Support Assistants. Managing contract operations for the Medical Companion Program. Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams on complex issues. Tracking outcomes, compiling data, and preparing reports. Managing fund control points, inventory, and purchasing, including hotel procurement as needed. Conducting outreach and education across the VISN.Addressing Veteran and caregiver concerns and patient advocate cases. Coordinating with facility services during emergencies or environmental changes. Serving as COR for the Medical Companion Program.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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: Ad Hoc Telework. Telework that occurs on an occasional, non-routine basis. Telework that occurs to complete short-term special assignments or to accommodate special circumstances even though the telework arrangement may occur continuously for a limited and specific period of time. Functional Statement #: 523-523-F08640
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Level
MidL4
Location
Jamaica Plain, MA
Occupation
Social and Human Service Assistants
Industry
Administration of Veterans' Affairs
Posted
yesterday
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