Salary commensurate with education and experience will be determined by a Professional Standards Board.

Our Mission: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise – "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" – by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.

READJUSTMENT/RELOCATION INCENTIVES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED

Work Schedule:  8:00AM - 4:30PM (Monday - Friday)

Special Employment Consideration: Individuals eligible for the following appointments are encouraged to apply: 5 CFR 213.3102 "u", Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities ; mental retardation, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities; and Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more.

As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.  

This Social Worker serves as the Women Veterans Program Manager (WVPM) for Medical Center and is responsible for administering, planning, monitoring, and evaluating the Women Veterans Health Program (WVHP).  This professional coordinates a variety of activities, including outreach; multidisciplinary activities; psychosocial assessments; treatment and discharge planning; consultation and/or education to medical center staff and community service providers; the collection and maintenance of statistical data; program planning, evaluation and modification; and the supervision of staff as assigned.

Work is typically performed in a clinical setting, but may be performed in a setting away from the medical center where the environment cannot be controlled such as at conferences/meetings, in homes, and at other community agencies.  The incumbent must be flexible since to meet program requirements it may be necessary to work irregular tours of duty and to travel, including overnight details, as needed.