Total 59 Director/C-Level job vacancies in York, YO31 8HE

Duties will include, but not limited to:
To assist the Chief in providing Social Work Executive functions for JJP VAMC, the incumbent will assist with the following responsibilities and duties:

Developing and Maintaining Standards of Practice. This includes:

• Developing and monitoring compliance with Social Work practice standards and guidelines on
• documentation, workload, data entry, ethical practice, and service delivery.
• Overseeing facility Social Work scope of practice processes.
• In collaboration with Human Resources, overseeing the tracking process for the required licensure and/or certification for all social workers, including continuing education requirements, license/certification renewal, and other requirements social workers must meet to deliver appropriate care.
• Overseeing the credentialing process, including primary source verification of degree and license or state certification.

Oversight of Professional Recruitment and Retention. This includes:

• Recruiting qualified social workers, which includes participating in interviewing, selection, and orientation.
• Overseeing orientation processes of new clinical staff regarding Social Work functions.

Supervision of Social Work Service Staff in Outpatient Services/ Inpatient Services/CSP/ Clinic Services Programs. This includes:

• Providing direct clinical and programmatic supervision to Social Work Service (SWS) GS-12 supervisors within. Outpatient Services/ Inpatient Services/CSP/ Clinic Services Programs Providing direct clinical supervision to SWS GS-11 social workers within Outpatient Services/ Inpatient Services/CSP/ Clinic Services programs in the absence of a GS-12 supervisor.
• Consultation with other Services, program managers, or care line managers on issues pertaining to Social Work ethics, ethical dilemmas in the delivery of care, and ethical issues within the larger organization.

Oversight of Education, Training and Career Development Processes. This includes:

• Assessing the continuing education requirements of social workers and developing plans for meeting the educational requirements for licensure/certification and clinical practice.
• Providing oversight of the professional continuing education process to include, journal clubs, case presentations, workshops, and conferences.
• Oversight of the Social Work Associated Health Trainee Program, including negotiation of Memoranda of Affiliation with schools of social work; requesting trainee positions through the Office of Academic Affiliations; selecting social workers to serve as field faculty (field instructors and preceptors); and ensuring that Social Work graduate student interns receive education and training consistent with the requirements of the affiliated school(s) of social work and with the Council on Social Work Education.

Oversight of the Performance and Professional Competency. This includes:

• Development and implementation of a Social Work professional practice review system.
• Assessing the competency of each social worker.
• Ensuring the development of position descriptions and performance standards for social workers.
• Participating in and providing input into performance appraisals of social workers.
• Mediating professional and service line conflicts around Social Work professional roles, continuity of care, and quality of care, including referral of veterans across service or care lines during episodes of care.

Risk Management Duties. This includes:

• Ensuring compliance with VHA, JCAHO and CARF standards applicable to Social Work processes
• and programs.
• Evaluating and assessing facility Social Work services and providing input to improve professional Social Work practice, and to assist Chief in planning to meet gaps in services, project anticipated needs, initiate new programs, determine program emphasis, and increase or decrease services and/or staff.
• Developing and implementing Social Work practice guidelines to streamline operations and increase the likelihood of positive patient outcomes to Social Work interventions.

Resource Management Duties. This includes:

• Implementation, oversight, and analysis of Social Work productivity standards.
• Re-deploying or participating in decisions to re-deploy Social Work staffing resources based on patient need, productivity, and workload.
• Planning for optimal Social Work coverage in all program areas, including after-hours coverage, in conjunction with care line and program managers.
• Ensuring the review and resolution of complaints about social workers and their practice in consultation with care line managers.
• Ensuring the validation and consultation on Decision Support System (DSS) labor mapping and workload/cost reports for social workers.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 21X02O
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $121,485 Per Year (GS 13)

• Incumbent is charged with full responsibility, both technical and administrative, for the daily operation of the HIM department which consists of all functions of health record activities related to coding, health record documentation analysis, transcription/speech recognition, release of information, file room/scanning programs, and health information exchange.
• Is a full assistant to the Chief of Health Information Management (CHIM). Providing expertise, guidance and direction and has responsibilities relative to providing supervision, administrative support, coordination, and technical assistance in the planning, development and maintenance of an effective, comprehensive, and integrated HIM Program at this Medical Center.
• This position assists the CHIM in the planning, directing, policy making, organizing and controlling the activities of this department and serves as acting CHIM in the absence of the CHIM.
• The incumbent shares responsibility with the CHIM for collecting and processing data for various reports, surveys, and research projects; for preparing reports and recommendations for review and consideration by the Chief, Health Information Management (CHIM) and upper management concerning the immediate needs as well as the long range goals of the department; for recommending equipment and staffing needs; and for preparing and keeping current procedures and operation manuals.
• Responsible for assisting physicians and other health professionals in obtaining health record information to be used in research projects.
• Advises on what material is available, how it may be obtained and the uses that can be made of the information while protecting the confidentiality of the record.
• The incumbent aids in a variety of projects and is responsible for screening, abstracting and tallying data from records and computer-generated reports.
• May serve as a consultant to provide guidance and advise researchers on methods for gathering data.
• Assists in selected miscellaneous retrospective health record review/data abstraction projects to support medical center Quality Management data collection activities.
• Provides effective audits and monitors for all areas of responsibility, assuring that accurate and timely data is processed by all employees.
• Reviews work accomplished and assesses quality, quantity, accuracy and timeliness of work produced by each employee.
• Ascertains problems encountered and takes corrective action.
• Develops performance standards and conducts performance evaluations. Develops and conducts competency assessments.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 0700-1530, 0730-1600, 0800-1630
Telework: Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: PD49679F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Starting at $89,515 Per Year (GS 12)

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting


Duties of the ICC Chief:

The Associate Chief of Staff for Rehabilitation, Extended Care, and Diagnostics (REC-D) Integrated Clinical Community (ICC) Service provides oversight of clinical and non-clinical staff and operations across a variety of locations including the main medical center and Community Based Outpatient Clinics. The incumbent is ultimately responsible for overall REC-D ICC clinical and administrative operations. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Developing strategic plans, policies, procedures, and organizational structures required to fulfill the service line's mission
• Collaborating with clinical and administrative operations and program/section managers to ensure integrated goals and priorities for the ICC are established and met
• Ensuring all residency, intern, and fellowship training program mandates are met in coordination with discipline service chiefs and program coordinators
• Providing leadership, coordination, and direction to the entire REC-D ICC to achieve optimal utilization of available resources
• Responsible for staffing, work assignments, budget, oversight of the clinical services provided, establishing and maintaining service line certifications and audit preparations for the REC-D programs, and oversight of program operations
• Expected Administrative to Clinical time in this role is approximately 50/50

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm, or per the needs of the service.

Starting at $260,000 Per Year (VM 15)

The U.S. Border Patrol is the primary federal law enforcement organization responsible for preventing the entry of terrorists and their weapons from entering the United States between official U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) ports of entry. Border Patrol's traditional mission is to enforce immigration laws and to detect, interdict, and apprehend those who attempt to illegally enter or smuggle people or contraband across U.S. borders between official ports of entry and to prevent the entry of terrorists and weapons of terrorism. Border Patrol enforces the laws that protect America's homeland through the detection, interdiction, and apprehension of those who attempt to illegally enter or smuggle any person or contraband across our Nation's border.

As Chief Patrol Agent, you will be responsible for planning and directing sector-wide programs for the enforcement of the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Laws. Through subordinate supervisors and a staff of uniformed and civilian personnel, you will plan, direct, and implement all facets of the sector-wide enforcement program. The principal Border Patrol program functions involve the prevention, apprehension, and removal of individuals who illegally enter the United States, the identification and deterrence of alien smugglers, and the enforcement of criminal and other provisions of the Immigration and Nationality laws. You will develop and implement sector-wide policies and guidance within broad Headquarters and regional-level program objectives. You will manage the complete processing and presentation of developed prosecution cases and serve as liaison with United States Attorneys, the public, the press, and other information media.

Starting at $147,649 Per Year (ES 00)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Chief Finance Officer

Full time, permanent. Part-time/flexible working will be considered.

Start date: 21st April 2025

Salary: Salary negotiable depending on skills and experience.

Closing date: 2nd December 2024

Shortlisting: 3rd/4th December 2024

Interviews: Week of 9th December 2024

HEARTS Academy Trust was established in 2011 and is inspired by its values of happiness, self-esteem, achievement, respect and responsibility, truth, spirituality and service, all of which are deliberately permeated throughout our schools, our relationships and organisation. These values are at the core of all our work, decision making, strategic direction, relationships and the curriculum that out pupils learn.

The role of the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) is a crucial strategic appointment, supporting HEARTS to provide and enhance the already excellent opportunities and learning for our pupils. The role, alongside all roles in HEARTS Academy Trust, is focussed on pupils, their well-being, safety and education.

HEARTS Academy Trust is an innovative employer. You will be joining a highly supportive and ambitious organisation, working alongside over 200 like-minded professionals including an executive team comprised of the CEO, COO, Director of Curriculum, Learning and Assessment, Deputy Director and an Executive Head Teacher and Deputy CEO. There are also seven Heads of School/provision, with complimentary teaching staff, business and support staff including experienced Cluster School Business Managers, catering and caretaking teams. The Local Advisory Boards (LABs) and Trustees oversee, lead and support our work with their expertise, time and experience.

HEARTS Academy Trust is seeking an intelligent, resilient, skilled and strategic leader who communicates effectively, honestly and responsibly with all stakeholders. The successful candidate will firmly believe in, and uphold, our HEARTS values.

We highly recommend arranging an informal visit to explore our schools, provision and educational standards in greater depth.

Please contact Don Wry, CEO & Accounting Officer for HEARTS Academy Trust via the HEARTS Chief Operating Officer (COO) Louise Allbury (l.allbury@heartsacademy.uk) in the first instance. Alternatively, please telephone HEARTS Academy Trust at 01268 572672.

For further information about HEARTS Academy Trust, please visit our website: http://www.heartsacademytrust.co.uk

How to apply

Please download our Chief Finance Officer Recruitment Pack, Job and Person Specification and HEARTS application form for full details. These are available to download from our website: http://www.heartsacademytrust.co.uk/careers/vacancies

It is very important that the HEARTS application form is completed in full, particularly section F which refers to references. We must have the full contact details of two referees, including their name, address, telephone number and email address.

Incomplete application forms will not be considered.

Due to our commitment to safer recruitment CVs are not accepted.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date should we have enough suitable applications, therefore we advise applying early.

HEARTS Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will not discriminate against any applicant on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race. For this reason, all application forms are anonymised before shortlisting takes place to ensure applicants are considered only on the relevant qualifications, skills and experience that are profiled on the application form and personal statement.

If you would like any support or assistance at any stage of your application process, please contact recruitment@heartsacademy.uk / 01268 572672. We will be happy to discuss this with you.

What the school offers its staff

Why choose HEARTS Academy Trust as your new employer?

The HEARTS way of working is based on our values of happiness, self-esteem, achievement, respect and responsibility, truth and service, all of which are embedded within each of our schools.

HEARTS Academy Trust offers a comprehensive rewards and benefits package to all colleagues, including but not limited to:

• A supportive and inclusive culture
• A bespoke workload and well-being charter
• A two-week October half-term break
• Flexible / hybrid working
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Competitive salary
• Excellent training and a commitment to professional development
• HEARTS ethos, vision and values
• Cycle to work scheme
• Membership to the Confederation Schools Trust
• Internal and external networking opportunities

The Trust has a close-knit, family ethos. You will feel and gain a sense of belonging and a shared purpose, helping us transform and shape pupils and families lives.

HEARTS Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to the receipt of a satisfactory application form, satisfactory references that meet the requirements as set out in KCSIE, satisfactory online search and an Enhanced DBS check, to include a children’s barred list check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

All applicants can view a copy of our Records Retention Policy on the Trust website, the policy sets out how we will gather, process and hold personal data of individuals during and after the recruitment process.

For further information about the HEARTS Academy Trust please visit our website at: http://www.heartsacademytrust.co.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trustees are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, online searches, medical check, prohibited from teaching check and references. References are taken up prior to interview. A copy of the trusts Child Protection Policy is available on our website:- https://www.heartsacademytrust.co.uk/policies

As a Director of Force Support, GS-0301-13, you will serve as the Force Support Squadron (FSS) Director and to exercise first and second level supervisory and managerial authorities over the FSS, manage the activities of the FSS, Commander Support Staff (CSS) and oversee the planning, direction, and timely execution of high visibility and high impact FSS programs. This PD can only be utilized when the DSG Commander is the full-time technician. The Director of Force Support makes independent technical and executive decisions for the squadron in all areas of functional responsibility. This is an Air National Guard (ANG) Title 32 Technician position requiring military membership, compatible military skill assignment, and classification.

Starting at $103,409 Per Year (GS 13)

The Chief Nursing Informatics Officer duties include but, are not limited to:

• Expected to be a leader for change and must demonstrate an ability for inter-professional collaboration.
• Part of a nationwide Veterans Health Administration (VHA) team charged with actively and vocally supporting a successful national informatics infrastructure for VHA and advancing national strategies for managing workflow and knowledge in clinical systems utilized by nursing staff.
• Participates in VA Central Office activities to ensure that nursing informatics is established as a professional domain in VHA, and that best practices are identified, developed, and disseminated throughout the VHA health care system.
• Demonstrates transformational leadership skills, characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability, for an integrated inter-professional program that contributes to a complex healthcare system through documented outcome measurement.
• Responsible for providing regional/program office/VISN/VAMC national leadership in the development and use of informatics solutions and technology to support all nursing domains within an inter-professional methodology.
• Oversight of nursing informatics practice, by establishing effective and efficient clinical and administrative systems, designing meaningful decision support systems, managing calculated risks and associated mitigation strategies, and fostering lifelong nursing informatics domain knowledge and information that supports evidence-based practice, quality improvements and research.
• Leadership activities such as implementation, evaluation, monitoring and analyzing clinical and health processes to identify strategies to advance health data and health information systems to improve outcomes and support innovation.
• Provide leadership within the following eight core informatics functions: application support, business architecture management, enterprise data management, content management, system optimization, change management, requirements management, and partnership management.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $141,014 Per Year (VN 4)

As a Director of Force Support, GS-0301-13, you will serve as the Force Support Squadron (FSS) Director and to exercise first and second level supervisory and managerial authorities over the FSS, manage the activities of the FSS, Commander Support Staff (CSS) and oversee the planning, direction, and timely execution of high visibility and high impact FSS programs. This PD can only be utilized when the DSG Commander is the full-time technician. The Director of Force Support makes independent technical and executive decisions for the squadron in all areas of functional responsibility. This is an Air National Guard (ANG) Title 32 Technician position requiring military membership, compatible military skill assignment, and classification.

Starting at $107,986 Per Year (GS 13)

• Provides senior leadership and oversight for daily clinical and administrative operations within nursing as directed by the Associate Director for Patient Care Services (ADPCS.)
• Supports the integration and collaboration of nursing with other professional disciplines and functional areas in the mutual achievement of patient-centered and organizational goals. They champion a High Reliability Organization (HRO) with a culture of safety founded on a systems approach to developing evidence-based health care solutions based on prevention, not punishment, with collective mindfulness.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, including other program and service leaders at the facility and network. They work closely to establish and maintain effective relationships with all levels of Veteran Affairs (VA) staff nationwide.
• Relates effectively with customers, families, and the community as well as program and service leaders at the local and network levels. They assist the ADPCS with healthcare operations and the functions and activities expected of them.
• Contributes ideas and recommendations for the establishment of standards of care, policies, and objectives for the enhancement of nursing.
• Expected to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment, and demonstrate consistent effective communication skills and exemplary professional behaviors. Fostering positive interdisciplinary collaborative relationships is essential for continuity of care that is safe and quality driven.
• Responsible and accountable for maintaining training required and may be assigned additional duties as area needs require.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday- Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Telework: Not Available.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.

Starting at $140,597 Per Year (VN 4)

Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties:

The Deputy Chief of Quality Management (QM) is a member of the executive administrative team and reports to the Director. The incumbent will work closely with the Chief of QM for ongoing oversight of all aspects of the healthcare system to ensure quality and minimize risk, and guides the organization through frequent interactions with other service chiefs.

The Nurse IV Deputy Chief of Quality Management (QM) functions as an advisor, administrator, educator, consultant, and mentor who possesses a wide range of experience and leadership ability. Demonstrates performance that is broad enough to improve the care for a group of patients. The Deputy Chief of Quality Management (QM) executes leadership that is characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups or integrated programs that cross services and/or discipline lines and, influence the organizational healthcare mission.

The Deputy Chief of QM is a self-directed nursing professional who supervises QM staff, assesses plans, implements, coordinates, monitors and evaluates the quality and safety of the delivery of care for the organization. Assumes a leadership role in facilitating regulatory compliance for internal and external oversight bodies (i.e., The Joint Commission (TJC), Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Directives and Handbooks, etc.), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Office of the Medical Inspector (OMI), Office of the Inspector General (OIG), and VHA performance measures, supporting performance improvement work, and supporting and guiding the work of committees.

The Deputy Chief of QM ensures that services have systems and processes in place to provide safe, quality care that is consistent with external benchmarks. Leads performance improvement initiatives by identifying quality metrics, trending data, maintaining the quality metric dashboard, and acts as a subject matter expert in data analysis and data display. Consults and acts as a resource to leadership and staff in standards interpretation implementation, patient safety, infection control, risk management, and re-design of processes and structures to improve care outcomes. Develops and implements policy and procedures, collaborates with service departments, and works toward meeting the strategic plan of the organization.

The Deputy Chief of QM oversees monitoring of corrective actions from survey findings and assists services who are performance outliers. Provides oversight for programs such as the Joint Patient Safety Reporting (JPSR), Tort Claims, and Peer Review. Responsible for completing clinical quality reviews, clinical data analysis, and identifying opportunities for improvement. This includes providing clinical and administrative recommendations relative to all Strategic Analytic Improvement Learning (SAIL) outcomes, External Peer Review Program (EPRP) metrics, and driving improvement initiatives within the medical center.

The Deputy Chief of QM collaborates with the Survey Coordinator for the coordination of accreditation readiness activities focused on standards compliance, education of staff on standards, VHA requirements, and customer satisfaction for internal and external stakeholders. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. Core elements of performance include knowledge and active participation in unit/program level quality improvement processes and initiatives as well as customer service programs. Leads QM staff through performance evaluations, provide guidance and support on culture changes, and change management projects.

The Deputy Chief of QM supports all QM work to include but not limited to Accreditation, System Redesign, Infection Prevention, Patient Safety, Risk Management, High Reliability Organization (HRO), Just Culture, and evidence-based practices.

Preferred Experience: Supervisory experience in QM department and knowledge of VHA performance measures.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm, Full-Time
Department/Unit: Quality and Patient Safety
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $141,014 Per Year (VN 4)

Duties of the Supervisory Psychologist serving as the Richmond Vet Center Director and licensed professional with knowledge of and ability to apply advanced professional psychological treatments to the full range of patient populations include but are not limited to:

• Supervising a multidisciplinary staff composed of clinical and administrative team members, whose primary mission is to provide direct readjustment counseling to eligible individuals in the areas of suicide prevention, crisis intervention, short- and long-term treatment for symptoms associated with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and readjustment issues;
• Planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating professional services rendered by subordinates;
• Setting guidelines and establishing intervention strategies/treatment priorities for individual, group, conjoint and families employing varying clinical and therapeutic modalities;
• Conducting Performance Based Interviews (PBI) and determining selection processes to ensure fair and equitable recruitment of qualified, high achieving, and well prepared applicants;
• Developing networks and working relationships external to the Richmond Vet Center and the Department of Veteran Affairs with Veteran service organizations, community based agencies, and mental health organizations to enhance service delivery and develop referrals of Veteran clients to appropriate care;
• Serving as a consultant and subject matter expert to programs and resources external to the Vet Center on matters of readjustment needs of Veterans;
• Creating, implementing, and measuring market penetration of Vet Center services through a comprehensive outreach plan for the primary service area;
• Ensuring fiscal/budget management, in compliance with applicable RCS and VHA policies and procedures as an approving official for time & attendance reports, leases/contracts management, staff local travel, Government Purchase Card (GPC) purchases, etc.; and
• Screening/assessing of Veteran clients, treatment planning and goal setting, referral to service providers, development of a resource file, Veteran advocacy, crisis intervention, education/health promotion, coordination of non-institutional and institutional services, and individual/group counseling.

Work Schedule: Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; however, candidate may be subject to working evenings, weekends, and holidays
Compressed/Flexible:Available at Supervisory discretion
Telework: Not Available.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Title/Functional Statement #:Psychology Program Manager-Vet Center Director/PDFS34121A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $143,559 Per Year (GS 14)

This position is multidisciplinary and maybe filled as a Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, at the Program Manager/Coordinator level.

Serves as a Supervisory Social Worker RCS Vet Center Director (VCD) and is responsible for the professional and administrative supervision and oversight of all readjustment counseling, outreach, referrals and follow-up care coordination services provided to eligible individuals within the designated Vet Center Service Area (VSA).

• The VCD supervises both professional and nonprofessional staff including a multi-disciplinary team of social work and other mental health professionals of various performance levels who work in multiple locations (Vet Centers, Vet Center Outstations and Community Access Points) and in communities distance from the Vet Center through planned outreach, often in conjunction with a Mobile Vet Center
• VCD is responsible for Administrative & outreach staff service functions, ensuring that the needs of individuals in their VSA are met
• The Supervisory Social Worker oversees the fiscal, contractual and operational obligations of the community-based Vet Center
• VCD leads with coordination and briefing during meetings with Congressional representatives and their staff
• Leads in Planning, establishing and implementing Vet Center policies and procedures, developing staff goals and objectives, monitoring, coordinating and evaluating the work of all Vet Center Staff, including Social Workers, other Hybrid Title 38 Mental Health Professionals, Title 5 Readjustment Counselors, outreach workers and Program Support Assistants
• Provides direct readjustment counseling services within and outside of the Vet Center to include in-person and virtual services
• Perform other duties as assigned

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Social Work: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Social-Worker-Career-Flyer.pdf

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri; 8:00am - 4:30pm; however candidate may be subject to working some evenings, weekends and holidays may be required; work schedule is subject to change based on veterans' needs.
Compressed/Flexible:Available at Supervisory discretion.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): NotAuthorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases, When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of existing pay, higher or unique qualifications, or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 64523A

Starting at $121,485 Per Year (GS 13)

This position is in the Mental Health Care Line. The psychologist for the WNY HCS provides outpatient assessment and triage as well as individual, group, and family psychotherapy for acute and chronic mental health problems as an integrated member of the Primary Care Team. The psychologist applies advanced professional psychological diagnostic methods and evidence-based intervention strategies to a full range of patient problems in their work setting. The incumbent has advanced knowledge of psychological diagnosis, intervention, and behavioral health that qualifies them to provide advice and consultation to professionals representing a variety of disciplines. In addition to assigned clinical activities, the psychologist may: participate with managers in program development activities; participate in supervision and instruction of Psychology trainees; engage in clinical research; and, participate in facility, network or national VA committees, with the support of managers for these professional activities. Primary duties are to be performed at any VA WNY Primary Care location.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical Responsibilities:

1. Provides a full range of psychological assessment services and diagnoses mental disorders, particularly for complex or unusually difficult patients, including selection, administration, and interpretation of psychological assessment instruments in accord with presenting clinical concerns.
2. Provides education to patients, family members, and significant others.
3. Provides comprehensive, evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions, including individual, family, and group psychotherapy.
4. Provides consultation and education as requested to allied health providers.
5. Provides program evaluation and development consultation as requested to Behavioral Health managers.
6. Provides video care to ensure COVID 19 Safety protocols that VA Safety Guidelines Instruct.

Administrative responsibilities:

1. Serves on Medical Center or Healthcare System, VISN, and/or National VA committees or task forces, as endorsed by supervisors.
2. Participates in Psychology privileging, educational and peer review activities, in accord with Psychology and medical center policies.
3. Participates as a non-voting member of the medical staff, in accord with medical staff by-laws.
4. Participates in support of Mental Health and Psychology administrative and performance improvement activities, e.g., by taking on assigned projects and serving on committees.
5. Completes required clinical and administrative documentation in a timely manner and in accord with governing regulations.
6. If involved in supervision of Psychology trainees, participates in and supports administrative management of the Psychology Training Program.

Teaching and Training:

1. May supervise psychology predoctoral interns, practicum students, and/or post-doctoral fellows in accordance with training program policies and accrediting agency requirements.
2. Provides staff and student didactic training and consultation as requested in content areas of scholarly and/or clinical expertise.
3. May supervise or train allied health providers in accord with facility and regulatory standards regarding such training.
4. Participates fully in educational development through staff and section meetings.
5. Assumes responsibility for professional development by attending relevant training and regularly reviewing the literature to improve clinical competencies.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Research:

1. May participate in clinical or basic science research with endorsement of managers.

Miscellaneous

1. Performs other duties as assigned

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday- Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: FS21W42-A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
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Starting at $143,559 Per Year (GS 14)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a Deputy Director of Learning -English with a proven track record of success in improving standards and raising pupil outcomes. We want to hear from talented middle leaders looking to extend their experience, and outstanding, ambitious teachers seeking their first middle leadership post.

As an experienced teacher, you will develop an exciting curriculum that suits every type of learner and have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of our young people. The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and motivational skills.

You will be able to demonstrate the ability to lead a successful faculty drawing on your extensive teaching and leadership experience. As a Star middle leader, you’ll join the Star Academies family, a high-performing and supportive network of primary and secondary schools with some of the best leaders in education.

You will have:

• A degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status.
• The ability to teach to GCSE standard.
• The ability to coach and motivate colleagues to achieve individual and collective targets.
• Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement.
• Experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners.

What the school offers its staff

Laisterdyke Leadership Academy is a secondary school for 11 to 18 year olds in Bradford. We joined Star Academies in 2016 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism.

The school was rated ‘good’ in all four areas of the inspection framework during its inspection in January 2023.

We are an ambitious school with high expectations for all of our pupils. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Chief Finance Officer

Full time, permanent. Part-time/flexible working will be considered.

Start date: 21st April 2025

Salary: Salary negotiable depending on skills and experience.

Closing date: 2nd December 2024

Shortlisting: 3rd/4th December 2024

Interviews: Week of 9th December 2024

HEARTS Academy Trust was established in 2011 and is inspired by its values of happiness, self-esteem, achievement, respect and responsibility, truth, spirituality and service, all of which are deliberately permeated throughout our schools, our relationships and organisation. These values are at the core of all our work, decision making, strategic direction, relationships and the curriculum that out pupils learn.

The role of the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) is a crucial strategic appointment, supporting HEARTS to provide and enhance the already excellent opportunities and learning for our pupils. The role, alongside all roles in HEARTS Academy Trust, is focussed on pupils, their well-being, safety and education.

HEARTS Academy Trust is an innovative employer. You will be joining a highly supportive and ambitious organisation, working alongside over 200 like-minded professionals including an executive team comprised of the CEO, COO, Director of Curriculum, Learning and Assessment, Deputy Director and an Executive Head Teacher and Deputy CEO. There are also seven Heads of School/provision, with complimentary teaching staff, business and support staff including experienced Cluster School Business Managers, catering and caretaking teams. The Local Advisory Boards (LABs) and Trustees oversee, lead and support our work with their expertise, time and experience.

HEARTS Academy Trust is seeking an intelligent, resilient, skilled and strategic leader who communicates effectively, honestly and responsibly with all stakeholders. The successful candidate will firmly believe in, and uphold, our HEARTS values.

We highly recommend arranging an informal visit to explore our schools, provision and educational standards in greater depth.

Please contact Don Wry, CEO & Accounting Officer for HEARTS Academy Trust via the HEARTS Chief Operating Officer (COO) Louise Allbury (l.allbury@heartsacademy.uk) in the first instance. Alternatively, please telephone HEARTS Academy Trust at 01268 572672.

For further information about HEARTS Academy Trust, please visit our website: http://www.heartsacademytrust.co.uk

How to apply

Please download our Chief Finance Officer Recruitment Pack, Job and Person Specification and HEARTS application form for full details. These are available to download from our website: http://www.heartsacademytrust.co.uk/careers/vacancies

It is very important that the HEARTS application form is completed in full, particularly section F which refers to references. We must have the full contact details of two referees, including their name, address, telephone number and email address.

Incomplete application forms will not be considered.

Due to our commitment to safer recruitment CVs are not accepted.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date should we have enough suitable applications, therefore we advise applying early.

HEARTS Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will not discriminate against any applicant on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race. For this reason, all application forms are anonymised before shortlisting takes place to ensure applicants are considered only on the relevant qualifications, skills and experience that are profiled on the application form and personal statement.

If you would like any support or assistance at any stage of your application process, please contact recruitment@heartsacademy.uk / 01268 572672. We will be happy to discuss this with you.

What the school offers its staff

Why choose HEARTS Academy Trust as your new employer?

The HEARTS way of working is based on our values of happiness, self-esteem, achievement, respect and responsibility, truth and service, all of which are embedded within each of our schools.

HEARTS Academy Trust offers a comprehensive rewards and benefits package to all colleagues, including but not limited to:

• A supportive and inclusive culture
• A bespoke workload and well-being charter
• A two-week October half-term break
• Flexible / hybrid working
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Competitive salary
• Excellent training and a commitment to professional development
• HEARTS ethos, vision and values
• Cycle to work scheme
• Membership to the Confederation Schools Trust
• Internal and external networking opportunities

The Trust has a close-knit, family ethos. You will feel and gain a sense of belonging and a shared purpose, helping us transform and shape pupils and families lives.

HEARTS Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to the receipt of a satisfactory application form, satisfactory references that meet the requirements as set out in KCSIE, satisfactory online search and an Enhanced DBS check, to include a children’s barred list check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

All applicants can view a copy of our Records Retention Policy on the Trust website, the policy sets out how we will gather, process and hold personal data of individuals during and after the recruitment process.

For further information about the HEARTS Academy Trust please visit our website at: http://www.heartsacademytrust.co.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trustees are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, online searches, medical check, prohibited from teaching check and references. References are taken up prior to interview. A copy of the trusts Child Protection Policy is available on our website:- https://www.heartsacademytrust.co.uk/policies