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Summary Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital is a large and complex 1A facility that serves over 58,000 Veterans. Hines VA is a multi-site medical system that includes a major medical facility in Hines, Illinois and six Community Based Outpatient Clinics. The Workplace Violence Prevention (WVPP) Program Manager is responsible for addressing and managing reports of disruptive behaviors across the main facility and the six CBOCs. Responsibilities This is a Detail (Reassignment) Not to Exceed 1 year, in 120-day increments and requires supervisory approval. Must have your supervisor's approval, please submit documentation of approval (email or memo). Must provide a copy of most recent performance appraisal. This role involves conducting and delegating: behavioral threat assessments to inform recommendations for individualized risk management strategies; consulting with VA Providers, clinical staff and DBC and ETAT members; informing and providing risk relevant clinical interventions in cases of disruptive or violent behavior history; providing and overseeing education to staff; providing timely and accurate responses to action items and recommendations made by the WVPP; and ensuring ongoing training of team members in evidence-based threat assessment and threat management practice. The incumbent maintains a close partnership with the national WVPP The incumbent seeks national guidance regarding disruptive individuals in the workplace, behavior risk and threat management recommendations, and strategies to promote a culture of safety in VHA. The WVPP PM also maintains a close working relationship with community partners in public safety and organizational safety. responsible for overseeing the day-to-day business of the multidisciplinary committee that reviews incidents of Employee-Generated Disruptive Behaviors The WVPP PM maintains primary responsibility for the development and implementation of all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) within the Workplace Violence Prevention Programs. The WVPP PM works effectively with several different services and programs to develop specific procedures designed to promote safety for Hines VA. The WVPP PM works closely with leadership to develop strategic plans for the growth and development of the program. The incumbent ensures that the WVPP PM is in full compliance with all VHA directives and other regulations. The incumbent is responsible for all Employee Threat Assessment Teams, Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior point of contact, WBRA and DBRS system liaison, Disruptive Behavior Committee quarterly reporting Responsible for maintaining proficiency in current evidence-based behavioral threat assessment and management practice. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. In order to be considered for this detail you must provide the following: Resume Most recent performance appraisal Supervisory approval Failure to provide will automatically disqualify you from consideration. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education: Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Licensure: Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: This work is performed in an office setting although some slight physical effort may be required to conduct trainings, give presentations or to observe staff and trainees in their work environment. This includes inpatient and clinical areas. This position will utilize a desk and computer and may need to navigate throughout the facility clinical areas. 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.