The position has full responsibility for administering all aspects of the local initiative to support the health and well-being of employees. At the VAMC Salem,VA . BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Select the one statement below that best describes your current level of experience and/or education to meet the basic requirements for this position. A bachelor's degree in behavioral or social science; or in a related discipline that is appropriate to the work of this position. Transcripts required.-OR- . A combination of education and experience that provided you with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. This experience must be detailed in your resume to receive credit and transcripts required. -OR- Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrates that you have acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. This experience must be detailed in your resume to receive credit. -AND- In addition to meeting the basic education requirements, you must also possess specialized experience and/or additional directly related education to qualify for this position as described below. One (1) full year of specialized experience equipped with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the Social Science Program Specialist position? To be creditable, this specialized experience must have been equivalent to the GS-7 level in Federal Service. The following qualifying specialized experience includes advising, educating, Knowledge of principles, techniques, and practices of Employee Whole Health as well as health promotion and employee wellness to plan and perform a wide range of activities related to the planning, development, and implementation of Employee Whole Health programs. Experience using a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness; conducting need assessments of employees to determine program needs and activities. (This must be documented in your resume) -OR- Successfully completed two (2) years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field of the position to be filled? Education at the graduate level must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. (Transcripts Required) -OR- A combination of successfully completed graduate level education (beyond the first year) and specialized experience as described above, to meet the total experience requirements? The education portion must include graduate courses that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do to the work of this position. This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. (Transcripts Required) -AND- ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Are you proficient in basic written and spoken English. ~And~ You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Budget Administration Compliance Customer Service Project Management IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Requirements: While some of the work is sedentary including researching, writing, program planning and d ata analysis, the position will have periods of extensive walking and movement throughout the healthcare system, prolonged standing, and transporting light to medium weight objects. The Employee Whole Health coordinator will also be required to travel betw een sites (CBOCs and outlying clinics) encompassed in the healthcare system. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. ["***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Establishes and chairs the Employee Whole Health Committee. Assembles a diverse planning team of interdisciplinary health professionals and representatives from various services within the medical center including labor partners. Works with the committee to develop a charter, goals and strategic plan for the Employee Whole Health program, and ensures the plan is updated annually. Represents Employee Whole Health on the Whole Health Committee to ens ure collaboration on wellness initiatives that may be beneficial to both Veteran patients and employees when feasible. Conducts needs assessment(s) of employees to determine program needs and interests. Develops core program components based on assessment results. Implements use of available individual health assessments to determine employee wellness strengths and opportunities (i.e., Personal Health Inventory (PHI), Healthy Living Assessment (HLA)), and tracks employee improvement and goal attainment as appropriate. Promotes the Employee Whole Health prog 30 % ram to all employees on all shifts throughout the medical center and Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). Collaborates with the Employee Whole Health Committee and Public Affairs to develop a communications and marketing plan. Consults with service chiefs and managers to maintain high program visibility and advises them on staff involvement. Promotes the Employee Whole Health prog 30 % ram to all employees on all shifts throughout the medical center and Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). Collaborates with the Employee Whole Health Committee and Public Affairs to develop a communications and marketing plan. Consults with service chiefs and managers to maintain high program visibility and advises them on staff involvement. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (7;45am-4:30pm) Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-11. At the GS-09 grade level, you will perform 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-11. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds."]
The Veterans Health Administration is America’s largest integrated health care system, providing care at 1,298 health care facilities, including 171 medical centers and 1,113 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics), serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.
