Social Worker- HUD-VASH

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

• a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval
• award amount (up to $200
• 000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Duties VA Careers

• Social Work:

  https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Formulate and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the Veteran
• interdisciplinary team
• and when appropriate family members or caregivers Utilize supportive counseling
• problem-solving strategies
• and crisis intervention techniques to assist Veterans experiencing psychiatric
• medical
• financial
• legal
• and social problems Monitor treatment progress and reassess Veteran needs at least annually or more frequently as clinically indicated Ensure treatment plans include strengths
• measurable goals
• referral plans
• and relevant history including mental health
• substance use
• medical
• legal
• housing
• and social functioning Provide housing stabilization interventions designed to support long-term tenancy and prevent eviction
• including problem-solving with Veterans regarding lease compliance
• conflict resolution
• and engagement in supportive services Deliver crisis intervention and supportive counseling to Veterans experiencing housing instability
• behavioral health crises
• or other psychosocial stressors impacting housing retention Assist Veterans in developing skills necessary for independent community living
• including budgeting
• maintaining housing
• navigating community systems
• and engaging in healthcare and recovery services Provide case management and care coordination to facilitate appropriate delivery of healthcare services Conduct face-to-face meetings with Veterans in their homes or community settings as clinically appropriate Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
• VA services
• and community partners to ensure coordinated care Maintain a network of community resources and referral options to support Veteran stability and recovery Advocate for Veterans within VA systems and external service networks Utilizes working knowledge of community-based housing
• healthcare
• and supportive service resources to make referrals and coordinate care Coordinates referrals to community programs including housing authorities
• mental health programs
• and social service agencies Facilitates coordinated care among VA providers
• community organizations
• and government agencies Develops individualized service plans supporting housing stability
• behavioral health recovery
• and functional independence Assists Veterans with navigating community systems and accessing housing supports including rental assistance programs
• housing inspections
• landlord coordination
• and community-based supportive services Coordinates referrals and link Veterans with appropriate housing stabilization services including financial counseling
• legal assistance
• and community support programs Identifies behavioral health symptoms
• risk factors
• and psychosocial stressors including abuse
• neglect
• exploitation
• and interpersonal violence Collaborates with Veterans
• family members
• and interdisciplinary team members to develop treatment plans Conducts assessments in community settings
• including Veteran residences and housing sites
• as appropriate to support engagement and effective service delivery Completes regular biopsychosocial assessments and updates to ensure appropriate treatment modalities and document progress Implements treatment modalities utilizing judgment and skill in supportive
• problem-solving
• or crisis intervention techniques

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance):

Not Authorized EDRP Authorized:

Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov

• the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more

Pay:

Competitive salary and regular salary increases

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)

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.

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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:

Yes

• This position is authorized for telework
• situational (ad hoc) and has NOT been authorized as virtual or remote

Virtual:

This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 59982-A

• 59983-A Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized