Total 40 Workforce Administration job vacancies in Science / R&D / Research category in The United States of America

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Applications received up to 11:59p.m. EST on the date in which 100 minimally qualified applications is reached will receive first consideration. Applications received after 11:59p.m. EST on the date in which 100 minimally qualified applications are received may not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by management. Additional applications will be reviewed in one day increments at management request.

The duties of the Social Science Program Specialist - Silent Monitor includes, but is not limited to:

• Silent call monitoring of individual VCL Responders and Social Services Assistants (SSA) and VCL Peer Support Outreach Center staff
• Applying crisis risk assessment skills to ensure VCL Responders are providing emergency crisis intervention
• Monitoring interactions to ensure consultation, collaboration and expedited connection s to treatment programs, resources and emergency services occur
• Providing one-on-one coaching and feedback to staff
• Communicating to the supervisor suspected need for additional and/or remedial training
• Providing feedback to staff for educational
• Monitors interactions to ensure consultation, collaboration and expedited connections to treatment programs, resources and emgergency services occur.
• Listent attentively and reviews VCL Responders actions ensuring accurate information is provided and concerns were appropriately addressed.

Work Schedule: The Veterans Crisis Line is a 24/7/365 call center. This position has a varied work schedule to include evenings, night shifts, and weekends. Tour will be determined after final selection.
Remote: This is a remote position.Selectees will work 100% of the time in a non-VA-owned space outside of the local commuting area of a parent station. The employee's workspace must be suitable for conducting business and as such, remote employees are expected to provide a secure, distraction-free home-based worksite with reliable high speed internet connectivity.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Social Science Program Specialist/PD08421A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

This position is covered by (AFGE) bargaining unit. Per the Master Agreement, the Area of Consideration will be:
1st Area of Consideration: Current permanent Facility (including satellites) employees
2nd Area of Consideration: Current permanent VA employees

Starting at $69,107 Per Year (GS 11)

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

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

• Understands the special care needs for various research animals including swine.
• Assists in surgery on live subjects including swine, mice and rats.
• Performs literature searches pertaining to area of research and remain abreast of the latest literature published as it relates to the specific work at hand.
• Performs pre and post operative care of animal subjects including administering pain medication and antibiotics.
• Ensures an appropriate environment is maintained and that an effective system is in place to control stock levels and maintains a high quality in the product.
• Presents findings and results to other researchers.
• Prepares and contributes to publications and papers and be involved in the dissemination of research findings.
• Documents research and disseminates to the public.
• Leads/directs other laboratory members including residents, fellows, students, and technicians.
• Manages the surgical operating room suites including care of measuring instruments and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized

Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Starting at $57,618 Per Year (GS 9)

Major duties include but not limited to:

• Contacts eligible participants for enrollment and explain the health coaching process.
• Provides health coaching for Veterans in order to reduce or eliminate high-risk behaviors while increasing healthy ones.
• Conducts interventions for Veterans using one-on-one, couple, or group modalities in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Conducts/facilitates Whole Health Education Groups; participate in MOVE, smoking cessation, diabetes management, hypertension clinics, mental health, and other inpatient and outpatient groups as appropriate.
• Provides follow-up care through telephone clinics or secure messaging between face-to-face appointments.
• Actively guides Veterans in the exploration of core elements of personal health planning through individual and group based programs.
• Encourages and assists Veterans with the adoption of habits that are conducive to a higher quality of life and in alignment with the Veteran's goals. Identify habits and behaviors that are harmful to quality of life and related to chronic illness.
• Partner with Veterans behavioral interventions based on current scientific knowledge and research that improve quality of life and reduce risk for chronic disease, or that reverse or slow progression of chronic disease.
• Reviews current health behaviors and develops customized treatment plans with Veterans. These plans include personalized goals, action steps and interventions. Individualize intervention strategies to help the client utilize existing skills and develop new ones to enhance success. Schedule ongoing sessions to assess progress and assist in navigating obstacles or challenges. Guide Veterans to learn about available support tools in the VA and the community that assist in attainment of goals.
• Coordinates care with Veterans' treatment providers, both primary and specialty care, to ensure identified goals are consistent with best practices for treatment and management of chronic illness.
• Utilizes motivational interviewing and health coaching techniques and processes, learned through pre[1]requisite health coach training, to assist members in developing a realistic plan to accomplish their goals.
• Fosters an environment of individual responsibility to maximize each Veteran's ability to adhere to a lifestyle management plan.
• Develops trust with Veterans and incorporates trust principles in day-to-day activities. Works collaboratively within a team setting to provide positive outcomes for participants, peers and overall operations.
• Maintains education and knowledge regarding lifestyle (habits and behaviors) and clinical outcomes, including behaviors that improve Veterans' health and well-being and those related to poor clinical outcomes.
• Coordinates with others on the Veteran's health care team to ensure optimal patient care.
• Provides eligible Veterans and family members with information regarding lifestyle management including weight management, nutrition, exercise/fitness, smoking cessation, stress management, diabetes, pain management, and other appropriate conditions that are in line with the personalized health plan developed between the health care team and the patient, and in coordination with programs providing specific services when applicable, e.g., MOVE! for weight management or smoking cessation classes, if Veteran is enrolled in these programs.
• Uses VISTA, CPRS, Microsoft office software, Intranet and Internet and other applicable software to track and support patient progress. Communicate proactively and effectively with Veterans, peers and supervisors.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 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 telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Social Science Program Coordinator (Whole Health Coach)/PD99581S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not required
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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.

Starting at $48,652 Per Year (GS 7-9)

Major Duties include (but not limited to):

1. Consults with service chiefs and managers to maintain high program visibility and advises them on staff involvement.
2. Creates a personalized health plan (PHP) with employees who desire one by exploring the employee's mission, aspiration and purpose (MAP); creates goals and action plans with the employee based on his/her MAP.
3. Responsibility for administering all aspects of the local initiative to support the health and well-being of employees.
4. Developing and delivering classes, seminars, workshops, etc. on various Employee Whole Health topics including but not limited to nutrition, physical activity, and mental health topics or works to identify and collaborates with relevant subject matter experts.
5. Collaborates on wellness initiatives that may be beneficial to both Veteran patients and employees when feasible.
6. Establishes and chairs the Employee Whole Health Committee.
7. Develops training materials for staff educational needs.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Social Science Program Coordinator/PD99908S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $69,107 Per Year (GS 11)

Health Coach Duties:

• The position works with individuals and groups throughout the facility in a client-centered process to facilitate and empower the client to develop and achieve self-determined goals related to health and wellness. Coaches support clients in mobilizing internal strengths and external resources and develops self-management strategies for making sustainable, healthy lifestyle behavior changes and more effectively managing chronic disease. .
• Coaches assist clients to use their insight, personal strengths and resources, goal setting, action steps and accountability toward healthy lifestyle change. Health Coaches both enhance wellness and assist with management of chronic disease.
• Health Coaches conduct interventions that lead to improved functioning, decreased probability of deterioration or admission, and enhanced quality of life.
• Conducts Whole Health Facilitated Groups; participate in MOVE, smoking cessation, diabetes management, hypertension clinics, mental health, and other inpatient and outpatient groups as appropriate. Provides follow-up care through telephone clinics or secure messaging between face-to-face appointments.
• Encourages and assists Veterans with the adoption of habits that are conducive to a higher quality of life and in alignment with the Veteran's goals. Identify habits and behaviors that are harmful to quality of life and related to chronic illness.
• Utilizes motivational interviewing and health coaching techniques and processes, learned through pre requisite health coach training, to assist members in developing a realistic plan to accomplish their goals. Fosters an environment of individual responsibility to maximize each Veteran's ability to adhere to a lifestyle management plan.
• Coordinates with others on the Veteran's health care team to ensure optimal patient care. Provides eligible Veterans and family members with information regarding lifestyle management including weight management, nutrition, exercise/fitness, smoking cessation, stress management, diabetes, pain management, and other appropriate conditions.

Program Development Duties:

• The position promotes the use of health coaching throughout the facility, educating internal and external customers on the benefits of a coaching approach, publicizing available resources, developing coaching clinics and groups, participating in outreach events, and serving as a champion for Whole Health Coaching.
• Health Coaches work with their facility and organization to promote healing relationships, healing environments, and a patient-centered approach to care across all service lines. They collaborate as needed with the local Primary Care teams, Healthy Living Teams, including the Health Behavior Coordinator, the Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Program Manager, the Veterans Health Education Coordinator and the MOVE! Coordinator.
• The following duties are performed: Develops information for Veterans about the Whole Health Group and Individual Programs. Conducts outreach activities to inform Veterans and family members of available programs.
• Meets with external stakeholders to provide information about the Whole Health Group and individual programs and access to Veterans. Collaborates with internal and external resources for supporting the Veteran's Whole Health Journey by developing resource lists for well-being support within the facility and in the local community.
• Represents the Health Care System at professional programs and/or events, or on VA or community committees or work groups addressing health coaching, including where relevant to addressing issues of culturally competent services, and routinely participates in national VHA conference calls and audio conferences on these and other issues such as motivational interviewing and other behavioral interventions to promote health.
• Maintains a close working relationship with various program officials. Coordinates and provides recommendations in the application of standards that affect the service. Provides training and troubleshooting for other health coaches in health coaching administrative processes and associated supporting issues.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: M-F 7:30 - 16:00, OR 8:30 - 16:30
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 limited telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Social Science Program Specialist/PD01433A
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $70,674 Per Year (GS 9)

The Supervisory Social Science Program Specialist duties are as follows:

• Responsible for planning, assigning, and reviewing the work of his/her employees which include scheduling adequate staffing for evening and overnight shifts, 7-days a week coverage and re-arranging staff schedules to accommodate leave requests with minimal use of overtime expense.
• Responsible for coordinating training for new and existing employees in accordance with established procedures and practices. Educates and orients new staff to the program and its practices.
• Informs and educates staff regarding procedures, policies, directives, etc., and obtains needed information or decisions from the Domiciliary Chief when problems occur.
• Responsible for Environment of Care provided to the Veterans in the DRRTP; room assignment, residents' room. inspections, and has oversight for residents' assignments in maintaining a clean environment while reporting damages and other problems related to the environment.
• Oversees the Equipment Inventory Listing and prepares necessary documents to the accession and de-accession of property.
• Conducts period surveys of equipment and property to ensure that economic and efficient use is made of equipment and other property to the effective functioning of service needs.
• Recommends improvement opportunities to DRRTP Chief and implements decisions.
• Reviews and evaluates guidance on various functions and procedures, identifies problem areas and implements actions to improve procedures, eliminate problems, and conform to policy requirements.
• Prepares and submits requests such as recruitment, promotion, reassignment, disciplinary actions etc., and keeps and audit trail for requested action to ensure requested actions are accomplished in a timely manner.
• Works as a team member of the DRRTP; provides input to clinical team members as needed related to the care and treatment of Veterans in the program. The Specialist works to resolve issues related to the complexity of the patient mix as well as the unpredictability of what may occur within the treatment setting and provides crisis intervention as needed.
• Meets with Veterans to resolve issues/concerns and/or recommends follow up action and assures that documentation provided for such issues/concerns are filled out thoroughly and completely to assure timely follow up.
• Responsible for reviewing the work of Domiciliary Assistants for thoroughness and compliance to policy and care plans.
• Responsible for assigning work assignments considering difficulty, requirements, and capabilities of the subordinates; sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work for subordinates under supervision.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Compressed/Flexible: Not applicable
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Social Science Program Specialist/PD05958O
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $46,696 Per Year (GS 7)

The CEPC is responsible for community capacity development for suicide prevention by serving in a leadership role in communicating with, organizing and managing community partner interactions and in helping to build coalitions to implement suicide prevention programs aimed at reducing Veteran suicide at the community, state, and Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) levels. The CEPC serves as a seasoned content matter expert for suicide prevention and public health and facilitates integration of suicide prevention education throughout the community by developing and organizing community partners and coalitions aimed at reducing Veteran suicide at the local, state and VISN level. The CEPC is a subject matter expert (SME) in analysis of current community capacity and organization with a responsibility to help manage the intersection of community and facility resources effectively to support the goal of community based interventions for suicide prevention. The CEPC promotes a public health approach to
suicide prevention.

Oversees outreach to educate community partners, the media, VA and other government stakeholders to enhance the development of suicide prevention coalitions. Identifies the specific needs and interests of each group, determines the strategy for providing information, and tailors
the communications to be effective to each group. Monitors feedback and adjusts the communication and education plans accordingly. Develops and delivers education and outreach services that encompasses underserved veteran populations and expands SP coalition building in communities in the facility's geographical catchment area and may include regional/state events.

The position will facilitate planning, direction, and timely execution of policy, training, education, research and evaluation, and/or data and surveillance projects/programs pertaining to the prevention of Veteran Suicide. Oversees the revision of long-range plans, goals and objectives for the suicide prevention communication directed towards the support of coalition building.

The CEPC will work with the Public Affairs Officer, VHA Communications and external VA partners to plan, develop and disseminate suicide prevention outreach communications to enhance the work of community coalitions. This will include developing and providing suicide prevention related media/marketing, including interviews (print or broadcast), social media postings, and communication campaigns (Paid/PSAs). The CEPC will disseminates program evaluation and surveillance data related to suicide prevention with community partners to internal and external stakeholders in conjunction with the clinical arm of SP 2.0.

Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm
Compressed/Flexible: No
Telework: Ad-Hoc authorized. A 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 telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Social Science Program Coordinator/PD70600A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $69,107 Per Year (GS 11)

As the Supervisory Social Science Program Specialist, the incumbent will be responsible for providing direct supervision over Training Team staff in accomplishing the work of the unit. The incumbent develops guidelines and resolves procedural issues, plans and distributes work, keeps track of the status and progress of assignments, provides training reports, conducts reviews and analyses, provides instruction and guidance to employees. The Supervisory Social Science Program Specialist reports to the Supervisory Training Specialists

Duties Include but are not limited to:

• Supervises Training staff by providing administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit.
• Performs administrative and human resource management functions relative to staff supervised.
• Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff, which are clearly communicated through both formal and informal performance management evaluations.
• Observes staff's performance, providing performance and productivity input and taking appropriate steps to recommend and/or effect changes when needed to enhance employee and section performance.
• Keeps staff informed of any deviations from the standards and communicates with employees concerning their performance throughout the rating period.
• Completes performance appraisals on all employees in accordance with guidelines.
• Resolves informal complaints and grievances.
• Recommends personnel actions, including disciplinary and performance based actions.
• Reviews and approves/disapproves leave requests.- Assures subordinates are adequately trained to perform their assigned duties, recommending additional training when needed or required to enhance employee development.
• Makes recommendations for recognition of special contributions and/or superior performance by employees.
• Assures that employees are trained or otherwise familiar with duties/responsibilities and OMHSP Policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Tour of duty is typically administrative hours. Flexible schedule may be available after training. VCL has multiple tours that cover our 24/7/365 operations (this does include Holidays). Tour is subject to change based on program needs.
Remote Position: Yes
Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Social Science Program Specialist/PD06809A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $82,830 Per Year (GS 12)

This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-09. At the GS-07 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-09. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds.

The position works with individuals and groups throughout the facility in a client-centered process to facilitate and empower the client to develop and achieve self-determined goals related to health and wellness. Coaches support clients in mobilizing internal strengths and external resources and develops self-management strategies for making sustainable, healthy lifestyle behavior changes and more effectively managing chronic disease. While health and wellness coaches do not diagnose conditions, prescribe treatments, or provide psychotherapeutic interventions, they provide expert guidance and may offer resources from nationally recognized authorities.

Contacts eligible participants for enrollment and explain the health coaching process.

Provides health coaching for Veterans in order to reduce or eliminate high-risk behaviors while increasing healthy ones.

Conducts interventions for Veterans using one-on-one, couple, or group modalities in outpatient and inpatient settings.

Conducts Whole Health Facilitated Groups; participate in MOVE, smoking cessation, diabetes management, hypertension clinics, mental health, and other inpatient and outpatient groups as appropriate.

Provides follow-up care through telephone clinics or secure messaging between face-to-face appointments.

Actively guides Veterans in the exploration of core elements of personal health planning through individual and group based programs.

Encourages and assists Veterans with the adoption of habits that are conducive to a higher quality of life and in alignment with the Veteran's goals. Identify habits and behaviors that are harmful to quality of life and related to chronic illness.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00am- 4:30pm)
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
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 telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Starting at $51,425 Per Year (GS 7)

The Social Science Program Coordinator serving within the Whole Health Coaching and Wellness Program will complete On-the-Job (OJT) training as well as two separate courses to test for certification as a Whole Health Coach. While training, and once certified, the Whole Health Coach will work closely with Veterans, family members, clinicians, and PACT members to assist the Veteran in achieving their personal goals, to promote healthy lifestyle changes and to foster overall health and well-being. Duties include;

• Champion patient-centered care principles and strategies to empower Veterans to make choices that will optimize health and well-being.
• Develop a coaching/mentoring relationship with the patient and assist the patients through a process of actively working toward better health by providing support, encouragement, and education.
• The Whole Health Coach will be knowledgeable of VHA and community resources that may support each Veteran's vision for health and well-being.
• Assist with the program needs assessment, recommendations for program design, and evaluation or program outcomes.
• Together with the Veteran, the Whole Health Coach will construct a plan to fit the culture and lifestyle of the patient.

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.

Preferred Specialized experience for a GS-09:

• Certificates of completion of Whole Health Coaching and Mind -Body medicine training,
• Experience in Leading group classes and sessions.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: HR Specialist Total Rewards
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
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 telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Social Science Program Coordinator/PD99582S and PD99582S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $49,758 Per Year (GS 7-9)

As a Biological Science Technician, you will perform the following duties:

• Provides day-to-day general maintenance, storage, and inventory of project-specific scientific equipment.
• Provides support and assistance with scientific sampling operations to ensure quality control and data collection consistency.
• Perform work with Microsoft Excel, Oracle and SQL to conduct standardized quality control auditing procedures to ensure data accuracy.

Starting at $39,207 Per Year (ZT 2)

***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 are not limited to, the following:

• Provides health coaching for Veterans in order to reduce or eliminate high-risk behaviors while increasing healthy ones;
• Conducts interventions for Veterans using one-on-one, couple or group modalities in outpatient and inpatient settings;
• Provides eligible Veterans and family members with information regarding lifestyle management including weight management, nutrition, exercise/fitness, smoking cessation, stress management, diabetes, pain management, mental health, etc.;
• Provides follow-up care through telephone clinics or secure messaging between face-to-face appointments;
• Reviews current health behaviors and develops customized treatment plans with Veterans;
• Schedules ongoing sessions to assess progress and assist in navigating obstacles or challenges;
• Coordinates care with Veterans' treatment providers, both primary and specialty care;
• Works collaboratively within a team setting to provide positive outcomes for participants, peers and overall operations;
• Conducts outreach activities to inform Veterans and family members of available programs;
• Develops and distributes locally approved health education materials to identified enrolled Veterans and family members;
• Participates in leadership roles on local, state and/or national professional organizations specific to health coaching;
• Assists with data management analyses, special studies and reports for use by management for budget preparation, workload projections and quality assurance and utilization reviews;
• Participates in the establishment of administrative standards locally; the objective of which is intended to improve programs, facilities and operations; and,
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:45am to 4:30pm

DESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION: Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.

Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Starting at $57,118 Per Year (GS 9)

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

The incumbent serves as a Social Science Program Coordinator - Employee Whole Health Coordinator and will have full responsibility for administering all aspects of the local initiative to support the health and well-being of employees. This involves assembling and coordinating the activities of a diverse planning team of health professionals and representatives from various services who will assist the coordinator in planning and implementing educational opportunities, well-being activities, and programs for employees. The Employee Whole Health Coordinator has the ultimate responsibility for planning and implementation of the local employee well-being program based on national guidance provided by the national Employee Whole Health program office. The expectation is that the Employee Whole Health Coordinator will address overall well-being issues for employees throughout the medical center and outlying areas including but not limited to nutrition, mental, emotional, social, physical, and environmental well-being based on Whole Health (WH) principles and the WH system of care.

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

• Assembling a diverse planning team of interdisciplinary health professionals and representatives from various services within the medical center including labor partners.
• Working with the committees to develop a charter, goals, and strategic plans for the Employee Whole Health program, and ensures the plans are updated annually.
• Conducting needs assessment(s) of employees to determine program needs and interests. Developing core program components based on assessment results.
• Developing and delivering classes, seminars, workshops, etc. on various Employee Whole Health topics including but not limited to nutrition, physical activity, and mental health topics or works to identify and collaborates with relevant subject matter experts.
• Developing training materials for staff educational needs.
• Implementing use of available individual health assessments to determine employee well-being strengths and opportunities (i.e., Personal Health Inventory (PHI), Healthy Living Assessment (HLA)), and tracks employee improvement and goal attainment as appropriate.
• Modeling healthy behavior and provides support and encouragement to employees as it relates to behavior change.
• Promoting the Employee Whole Health program to all employees on all shifts throughout the medical center and Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs).
• Writing proposals for annual funding opportunities as made available by the national Employee Whole Health program office.
• Maintaining and updating local policies and procedures related to Employee Whole Health.
• Managing program budget and is the fund control point official for the Employee Whole Health program.
• Responsible for the purchase of a variety of products, materials, and goods used in the promotion and administration of Employee Whole Health activities.
• Promoting the model of whole health for Employees, including increasing opportunities to engage in self-care activities
• Educates leaders in well-being culture and behaviors which can support a culture of well-being
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: 7:45am - 4:30pm, 20 hours per week.

NOTE: For part-time positions benefits and time-off accrual will be prorated and based on your part-time work schedule.
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Starting at $69,107 Per Year (GS 11)

The incumbent serves as a Social Science Program Coordinator - Employee Whole Health Coordinator and will have full responsibility for administering all aspects of the local initiative to support the health and well-being of employees. This involves assembling and coordinating the activities of a diverse planning team of health professionals and representatives from various services who will assist the coordinator in planning and implementing educational opportunities, well-being activities, and programs for employees. The Employee Whole Health Coordinator has the ultimate responsibility for planning and implementation of the local employee well-being program based on national guidance provided by the national Employee Whole Health program office. The expectation is that the Employee Whole Health Coordinator will address overall well-being issues for employees throughout the medical center and outlying areas including but not limited to nutrition, mental, emotional, social, physical, and environmental well-being based on Whole Health (WH) principles and the WH system of care.

Duties included but not limited to:

• Contacts eligible participants for enrollment and explain the health coaching process.
• Provides health coaching for Veterans in order to reduce or eliminate high-risk behaviors while increasing healthy ones.
• Conducts interventions for Veterans using one-on-one, couple, or group modalities in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Conducts Whole Health Facilitated Groups; participate in MOVE, smoking cessation, diabetes management, hypertension clinics, mental health, and other inpatient and outpatient groups as appropriate.
• Provides follow-up care through telephone clinics or secure messaging between face-to-face appointments.
• Actively guides Veterans in the exploration of core elements of personal health planning through individual and group based programs.
• Encourages and assists Veterans with the adoption of habits that are conducive to a higher quality of life and in alignment with the Veteran's goals.
• Develops treatment plans for Veterans focused on behavioral interventions based on current scientific knowledge and research that improve quality of life and reduce risk for chronic disease, or that reverse or slow progression of chronic disease.
• Reviews current health behaviors and develops customized treatment plans with Veterans.
• Coordinates care with Veterans' treatment providers, both primary and specialty care, to ensure.
• Meets with external stakeholders to provide information about the Whole Health Group and individual programs and access to Veterans. are consistent with best practices for treatment and management of chronic illness.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Utilizes motivational interviewing and health coaching techniques and processes, learned through pre requisite health coach training, to assist members in developing a realistic plan to accomplish their goals.
• Fosters an environment of individual responsibility to maximize each Veteran's ability to adhere to a lifestyle management plan.
• Develops trust with Veterans and incorporates trust principles in day-to-day activities. Works collaboratively within a team setting to provide positive outcomes for participants, peers and overall operations.
• Maintains education and knowledge regarding lifestyle (habits and behaviors) and clinical outcomes, including behaviors that improve Veterans' health and well-being and those related to poor clinical outcomes.
• Coordinates with others on the Veteran's health care team to ensure optimal patient care.
• Uses VISTA, CPRS, Microsoft office software, Intranet and Internet and other applicable software to track and support patient progress. Communicate proactively and effectively with Veterans, peers and supervisors.
• Conducts outreach activities to inform Veterans and family members of available programs. identified goals.
• Provides educational opportunities for staff-including lunch and learns, grand rounds, and presentations at staff meetings-in order to promote health coaching and encourage referrals to these services.
• Meets with external stakeholders to provide information about the Whole Health Group and individual programs and access to Veterans.
• Other duties as assigned

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am- 4:30pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Social Science Program Coordinator/PD11086A and PD11087A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $49,309 Per Year (GS 7-9)