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This position is located at the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System (VALLHS), Loma Linda, CA in the Behavioral Health Service (BHS). The work performed by the Program Support Assistant (PSA) is in support of administrative and program support duties performed for Suicide Prevention Section of Mental Health Service.
Location: Ambulatory Care Center, 26001 Redlands Blvd., Redlands, CA, 92373
11/19/2024 to 12/10/2024
$51,300 - $66,692 per year
GS 6
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
None
No
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CBSX-12612168-25-JAB
819568400
Candidates will be reviewed for minimum qualifications as outlined in the qualifications section of this announcement and referred to the Loma Linda VA Health Care System Interview panel no later than 60 DAYS OF THE VACANCY CLOSURE.
Selected candidates should plan to report to Loma Linda VA Health Care System for fingerprinting and a physical evaluation. In addition, you will be contacted by various entities within Human Resources to begin all pre-employment processes and must satisfy all condition of employment before a firm offer of employment is made.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Administrative 50%
Serves as BHS purchase card holder as well as the Special Purpose Funding (SPF) that come in through lag dollars. This includes purchase on Government Credit cards, 1358 and the preliminary set up of contracts. Orders, purchases, and maintains supplies, forms, and other materials required to support administrative duties and patient care. Assists in acquisition, development, and preparation of program resource materials and personnel folders.
Serves as a PIV sponsor and timekeeper for assigned programs. Manages payroll for the Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) program and ensures payroll is completed on time within all directives and guidelines. Compiles and/or prepares reports and/or information for reports as directed. Prepares a variety of materials or reports in appropriate format using VISTA/personal computers to enter data as designated and/or prepare reports. Also is able to extract and enter data from other VA databases.
Answers phone for service, redirect callers to appropriate end users, and maintains professionalism. Prepares and enters electronic work orders, and tracks and assures work orders are completed and covers for other administrative staff and/or administrative duties as needed for service.
Incumbent will manage an inventory of devices and ensure that veterans' devices are ordered and received in a timely way. Works with CPRS, VISTA, and other VA systems to accomplish relevant patient and administrative tasks as it relates to Patient Center Management Module (PCMM). Performs office automation duties using such software applications as electronic mail, calendar, spreadsheet, database and/or graphics. Thus, incumbent must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
Data Collection & Tracking Support 50%
Performs work involving the collection, compilation, and/or tracking of data and statistical information in support of an organization's program operations. Assists in the planning, review, and reporting of data/statistical results of program/project studies. Establishes protocols for incoming data, organizes computerized data sets, and retrieves computerized data. Performs a basic analysis of the data and generates variety ofreports. Evaluates documents, e.g., inter-facility consults, doctor's reports, assessments, and evaluations, and other data collection forms.
Completes special data management and outcomes projects in support of the activities of the organization. Assembles and summarize data, background information, and other materials from a wide variety of sources. Serves as the facility's Programmatic Point of Contact for VISN and VACO.
Coordinates incoming data from a variety of sources. Reviews documents, reports, and/or applications for omissions and inconsistencies, and ensures data entry is complete and accurate. Enters pertinent information into an automated tracking system. Maintains automated tracking system of program specific data to track suspense's on items such as patient scheduling, patient flow, staff workload capture, program development milestones, progress reports, expenditure, compliance strategies, etc. Administer patient/family satisfaction surveys and write reports on the program for the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System, VISN22 and V ACO. Incumbent will respond to requests from V ACO for data on the program and report financial expenditures quarterly to that office. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: 8am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday, (Subject to change based upon the needs of the agency.)
Compressed/Flexible: Not Available
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. As determined by the agency policy.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Program Support Assistant/PDPD 14066-A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified: applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/10/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12612168.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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