Senior Social Worker - HUD/VASH

Department of Veterans Affairs•San Francisco, CA

60d

About The Position

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. The Social Worker will be the clinical case manager for a caseload of Veterans admitted into the HUD-VASH program, working with a multi-disciplinary team to assist the Veteran to secure and maintain permanent housing. The Social Worker will determine the stage of case management for each Veteran and confirm that the multi-disciplinary team is meeting face to face with the Veteran at the frequency required by the given stage; the Social Worker understands that these face to face meetings should take place in Veteran's residence unless otherwise indicated. The Social Worker will ensure that the team's interventions adhere to the treatment plan created with the Veteran. In addition, the Social Worker will complete the other documentation requirements of the HUD-VASH program, including psychosocial assessments, HOMES database updates, measurement based care tracking, and suicide screenings. The Social Worker, once and if certified by the county where they are assigned cases, may submit paperwork to place psychiatric holds on Veterans when indicated. The Social Worker, as a GS12 Social Worker, must be able to provide supervision; this is not necessarily part of the assigned duties but could be as needed by agency need and/or Social Worker interest. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm or as determined by supervisor. Travel Demand: This position is required to travel up to 76%. A Current and Valid CA driver license is required. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact [email protected], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more