Total 10 construction safety health supervisor job vacancies in Science / R&D / Research category in Salem, Virginia

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)

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)

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 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 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.

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: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Social Science Program Coordinator/PD99908S99908-s
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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

This announcement will remain open until 09/28/2023. All applications received up to 11:59p.m. EST on the date in which 150 applications is reached will receive first consideration. Additional applications will be reviewed as requested by management.

This position ensures delivery of evidence-based practices in suicide prevention and crisis intervention at the national and international level for Veterans and associated service recipients of the VCL/MCL. Service recipients may be contacting the Crisis Line from within the US or any global area, particularly those overseas in military bases and installations (e.g., Germany, West Africa, and Afghanistan).

• Provides technical expertise on a wide range of issues and situations encountered in day-to-day operations.
• Provides first line consultation to Responders/SSA's who encounter one-of-a kind or unfamiliar situations.
• Acts as a Liaison between VCL Responders/ Social Service Assistants and Supervisor.
• Relays information on unplanned changes and reports to supervisor/manage.
• Applies crisis risk assessment skills to ensure VCL Responders are providing emergency crisis intervention.
• Knowledge of various techniques of formal crisis management and intervention (Engagement, Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation).
• Assess the daily schedule of staff and identifies any potential gaps or overstaffing.
• Monitors unplanned staff absences and adjusts coverage as needed.
• Provides feedback to VCL Responders, supervisor and management.
• Initiates and carries out contingency and emergency procedures when needed.
• Troubleshoots new and existing procedures and application.
• Ensures delivery of evidence-based practices in suicide prevention and crisis intervention.
• Monitors interactions to ensure consultation, collaboration and expedited connection s to treatment programs, resources and emergency services occur.
• Monitors communication from call centers across contact channels.
• Monitors work management software, operational metrics and internal communications to ensure proper call center functioning.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: HR Specialist Total Rewards
Work Schedule: 24/7, tours to be determined, must be able to work weekends and holidays
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Social Science Program Specialist/PD08437A
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 $69,107 Per Year (GS 11)

This announcement is scheduled to close on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. All applications received up to 11:59p.m. EST on the date in which 100 applications is reached will receive first consideration. Additional applications will be reviewed in one day increments as requested by management.

Major duties include but is not limited to:

This position reports to the VCL Training Supervisors. The incumbent develops and implements training materials under the direction of the Training Section Chief, including power points, webinars, manuals, etc.

• Provides new employee training, which typically lasts several weeks in a classroom setting, and one to several weeks as a preceptor shadowing to evaluate the application of learning and demonstration of the proper response an dues of resources.
• Responsible for ongoing (e.g., monthly, quarterly) in-service professional development trainings and adherence to staffs required annual refresher trainings.
• Collaborates with the VCL Training Supervisors, Team Supervisors, and the Quality Management department to design any additional supportive training curriculum in order to address staff performance concerns.
• Administers a pre-and post-test evaluation of staff learning.
• Develops training curriculum, including the use of instructional tools ranging from PowerPoint presentations, face-to-face trainings, and e-learning technology designed to keep the Responders' skill proficiencies up to date and compliant with program policy, which ensures the consistency of performance.
• Develops and updates course content and tests for training in a wide variety of VCL programs to a wide variety of learners, and produces supplemental training materials to enhance learning (e.g., aids, handouts), ensuring the most up-to-date materials are available for employees.
• Develops training based on new research in suicidology, crisis intervention, or new requirements identified by the Office of Mental Health Suicide Prevention (OMHSP)or other VA offices.
• Creates and maintains the training plan for Responders, Social Service Assistants, and HSS Supervisors which is in alignment with and compliant with VCL procedure, VA policy, and other external regulatoryagencies.
• Evaluates the quality of training curriculum and develops recommendations for course revisions and program changes. Provides recommendations for evaluating the training program through revising measurement tools (i.e. surveys, tests) to track staff training adherence, measure staff knowledge acquisition, and seek satisfaction feedback to improve the clarity, adequacy, and the effectiveness of the training program.
• Evaluates the new employee's adherence to all training standards and provide feedback to VCL leadership about their readiness to commence job duties, and make recommendations on needs for additional supportive training or remediation based on initial training performance.
• Collaborates with all areas of the VCL to maintain and monitor the delivery and effectiveness of the training programs and identify solutions to areas in need of improvement.
• Collaborates with Supervisors and Quality Management staff to provide training test scoring reports to the leadership team.
• Provides written and oral feedback to New Employees on VCL training materials, policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Trains adult learners in a virtual classroom setting, adapting teaching methods to the level needed of individual staff.
• Provides different types of training for various positions within the VCL program including Responders and Social Service Assistants (SSA).

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm EST
Virtual: This is a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Social Science Program Specialist/PD08423A
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 $59,319 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***

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.

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

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.
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.
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.
Develops information for Veterans about the Whole Health Group and Individual Programs.
Conducts outreach activities to inform Veterans and family members of available programs.
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.
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.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00am - 4:30pm)
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required
Telework: Ad hoc telework, at disgression of supervisor.

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.

Starting at $53,105 Per Year (GS 7)