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Social Worker - HUD VASH
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American Public Human Services Association
Salt Lake City, UT (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
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 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Formulates and implements treatment plans in collaboration with the Veteran
- interdisciplinary team
- and when appropriate family members or caregivers Utilizes supportive counseling
- problem-solving strategies
- and crisis intervention techniques to assist Veterans experiencing psychiatric
- medical
- financial
- legal
- and social problems Monitors treatment progress and reassess Veteran needs at least annually or more frequently as clinically indicated Ensures treatment plans include strengths
- measurable goals
- referral plans
- and relevant history including mental health
- substance use
- medical
- legal
- housing
- and social functioning Provides 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 Delivers crisis intervention and supportive counseling to Veterans experiencing housing instability
- behavioral health crises
- or other psychosocial stressors impacting housing retention Assists Veterans in developing skills necessary for independent community living
- including budgeting
- maintaining housing
- navigating community systems
- and engaging in healthcare and recovery services Provides case management and care coordination to facilitate appropriate delivery of healthcare services Conducts face-to-face meetings with Veterans in their homes or community settings as clinically appropriate Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams
- VA services
- and community partners to ensure coordinated care Maintains a network of community resources and referral options to support Veteran stability and recovery Maintains collaborative working relationships with Public Housing Authorities (PHAs)
- landlords
- property managers
- and housing program staff to support successful implementation of the
HUD-VASH
voucher program Coordinates with community housing providers and supportive service agencies to ensure continuity of care and access to resources necessary for housing stability Facilitates communication between Veterans- VA providers
- housing authorities
- and community partners to resolve housing barriers and support Veteran engagement in services 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 Utilizes current knowledge of housing resources
- emergency housing options
- community-based behavioral health services
- employment supports
- and other social services available to Veterans experiencing or recovering from homelessness to provide individualized care and services Assists Veterans with navigating community systems and accessing housing supports including rental assistance programs
- housing inspections
- landlord coordination
- and community-based supportive services
Work Schedule:
Monday- Friday 8:00am
- 4:30pm 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 joshua.titensor@va.gov- the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more
Pay:
Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay- a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of 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.