Social Worker/Case Manager HUD-VASH
The role of the social worker is to move Veterans and their families out of chronic homelessness. The incumbent provides case management services designed to improve veteran's health and mental health, enhance their ability to remain stable, and assist in reintegrating the Veteran back into the community. The social worker provides clinical treatment, advocacy, and coordination of appropriate VA and non-VA service providers/agencies as needed by the Veteran. A collaboration with other members of the Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) team, other HUD/VASH workers, community providers and other VA interdisciplinary treatment reams, including:
primary care, substance abuse, mental health, and specialty clinics provides optimal treatment for each Veteran. The incumbent performs day-to-day oversight, monitoring and administration of their veteran caseload and provides services necessary to ensure that veteran is coordinated with his/her medical center division, community health or mental health providers, and agencies that serve homeless populations. The incumbent provides input to and receives direction from senior HUD-VASH Program Coordinators to improve the local implementation of this national program. With direction, the social worker may perform outreach duties in order to increase public awareness of the program. FUNCTIONS:
Screening and Assessment - The social worker may be required to assess and screen Veterans in the HUD/VASH program. Treatment Planning/Goal Setting - The social worker develops psychosocial treatment plans, actively involving the Veteran, family members, and/or significant others. Referrals to Service Providers - Throughout the course of the Veteran's participation in the HUD/VASH program, the social worker will provide appropriate information and referrals to VA and community resources for the Veteran and his/her family. Resource Development - The social worker is responsible for developing and maintaining a catalog of VA and community resources. Outreach - The social worker performs regular outreach activities to area shelters and other community agencies serving homeless veterans. Advocacy - Each homeless veteran has a number of obstacles that get in the way of maintaining permanent housing. The social worker's role is to advocate on behalf of the veteran and work to break existing barriers to treatment. Crisis Intervention - The incumbent is well skilled in providing crisis intervention. This includes crisis related to substance abuse, behavioral issues, loss of housing, and any other crisis situation. Education/Health Promotion and Prevention - The social worker provides education related to VA and community resources, entitlements, and Advance Directives/Living Wills. Coordination of Non-Institutional and Institutional Services - The social worker is responsible for the coordination of VA and non-VA services and programs, including inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment, mental health, medical services, and in-home services. Support Counseling - As part of the HUD/VASH program, each veteran will receive supported counseling on an individual and group basis Administrative Responsibilities - The social worker is responsible for record keeping, data collection, monitoring of patient program indicators, performance measurements and organization of program procedures. Evaluation, Education, Supervision, Coaching and Mentoring - The social worker will continually monitor and assess the program for best practices and maximum efficiency. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00 a.m. - 4:
30 p.m. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/08/2019. Basic Requirements:
Citizenship. Be a citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g this part). 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). Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited. A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work. Verification of the degree can be made by going to http:
//www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work. 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. Current state requirements may be found by going to http:
//vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/. English Language Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f). Grade Determinations Social Worker, GS-11:
Experience and Licensure. Appointment to the GS-11 grade level requires completion of a minimum of one year of post-MSW experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the field of health care or other social work-related settings, (VA or non-VA experience) and licensure or certification in a state at the independent practice level. Education. In addition to meeting basic requirements, a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required one year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
(a) Knowledge of community resources, how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services, and ability to coordinate services (b) Skill in independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational and other diversified backgrounds. (c) Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e. acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology) to formulate a treatment plan. (d) Skill in independently implementing different treatment modalities in working with individuals, families, and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical, and social problems to achieve treatment goals. (e) Ability to provide consultation services to new social workers, social work graduate students, and other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment. References:
VA Handbook 5005/50 Part II Appendix G39 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. Physical Requirements:
The physical demands of this position involve primarily walking, sitting, talking, use of the telephone, etc. Strenuous physical activity is not required although the incumbent is expected to withstand pressure and stress as part of their day-to-day activities. There is ongoing exposure to individuals having psychiatric and physical illness and disabilities. These include violent or aggressive behavior and chronic psychiatric and medical problems. Light lifting, under 15 pounds, Light carrying, under 15 pounds, Hearing (aid permitted).
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
primary care, substance abuse, mental health, and specialty clinics provides optimal treatment for each Veteran. The incumbent performs day-to-day oversight, monitoring and administration of their veteran caseload and provides services necessary to ensure that veteran is coordinated with his/her medical center division, community health or mental health providers, and agencies that serve homeless populations. The incumbent provides input to and receives direction from senior HUD-VASH Program Coordinators to improve the local implementation of this national program. With direction, the social worker may perform outreach duties in order to increase public awareness of the program. FUNCTIONS:
Screening and Assessment - The social worker may be required to assess and screen Veterans in the HUD/VASH program. Treatment Planning/Goal Setting - The social worker develops psychosocial treatment plans, actively involving the Veteran, family members, and/or significant others. Referrals to Service Providers - Throughout the course of the Veteran's participation in the HUD/VASH program, the social worker will provide appropriate information and referrals to VA and community resources for the Veteran and his/her family. Resource Development - The social worker is responsible for developing and maintaining a catalog of VA and community resources. Outreach - The social worker performs regular outreach activities to area shelters and other community agencies serving homeless veterans. Advocacy - Each homeless veteran has a number of obstacles that get in the way of maintaining permanent housing. The social worker's role is to advocate on behalf of the veteran and work to break existing barriers to treatment. Crisis Intervention - The incumbent is well skilled in providing crisis intervention. This includes crisis related to substance abuse, behavioral issues, loss of housing, and any other crisis situation. Education/Health Promotion and Prevention - The social worker provides education related to VA and community resources, entitlements, and Advance Directives/Living Wills. Coordination of Non-Institutional and Institutional Services - The social worker is responsible for the coordination of VA and non-VA services and programs, including inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment, mental health, medical services, and in-home services. Support Counseling - As part of the HUD/VASH program, each veteran will receive supported counseling on an individual and group basis Administrative Responsibilities - The social worker is responsible for record keeping, data collection, monitoring of patient program indicators, performance measurements and organization of program procedures. Evaluation, Education, Supervision, Coaching and Mentoring - The social worker will continually monitor and assess the program for best practices and maximum efficiency. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00 a.m. - 4:
30 p.m. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/08/2019. Basic Requirements:
Citizenship. Be a citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g this part). 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). Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited. A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work. Verification of the degree can be made by going to http:
//www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work. 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. Current state requirements may be found by going to http:
//vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/. English Language Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f). Grade Determinations Social Worker, GS-11:
Experience and Licensure. Appointment to the GS-11 grade level requires completion of a minimum of one year of post-MSW experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the field of health care or other social work-related settings, (VA or non-VA experience) and licensure or certification in a state at the independent practice level. Education. In addition to meeting basic requirements, a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required one year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
(a) Knowledge of community resources, how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services, and ability to coordinate services (b) Skill in independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational and other diversified backgrounds. (c) Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e. acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology) to formulate a treatment plan. (d) Skill in independently implementing different treatment modalities in working with individuals, families, and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical, and social problems to achieve treatment goals. (e) Ability to provide consultation services to new social workers, social work graduate students, and other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment. References:
VA Handbook 5005/50 Part II Appendix G39 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. Physical Requirements:
The physical demands of this position involve primarily walking, sitting, talking, use of the telephone, etc. Strenuous physical activity is not required although the incumbent is expected to withstand pressure and stress as part of their day-to-day activities. There is ongoing exposure to individuals having psychiatric and physical illness and disabilities. These include violent or aggressive behavior and chronic psychiatric and medical problems. Light lifting, under 15 pounds, Light carrying, under 15 pounds, Hearing (aid permitted).
- Department:
0185 Social Work - Salary Range:
$69,016 to $89,726 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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