Social Worker (Homeless Outreach)

United States Department of Veterans Affairs • Coatesville, PA

403d • $70,381 - $110,699 • Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker (Homeless Outreach) position at the Coesville VA Medical Center focuses on providing recovery-oriented services to homeless veterans and their families. The role involves conducting psychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans, and coordinating care with various disciplines to ensure veterans receive appropriate support and resources. The incumbent will also serve as a consultant and advocate for veterans, facilitating access to VA healthcare services and community resources.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work.
• Licensure or certification to independently practice social work at the master's degree level.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with clinical case management for homeless individuals.
• Addiction experience.
• Mental health case management experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify homeless veterans in the medical center and community, ensuring eligible veterans are enrolled for VA healthcare services.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments to determine the needs of veterans and their family members.
• Participate in treatment planning with other disciplines.
• Engage in discharge planning and ensure timely execution of discharge plans.
• Provide individual, family, and group counseling as appropriate.
• Educate veterans and families on community resources, advance directives, and VA benefits.
• Act as a consultant/liaison to other team members and programs to ensure appropriate care for homeless veterans.
• Provide a full range of social work services including case work, counseling, and case management.
• Facilitate wellness/prevention education and support groups for veterans and families.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
• 37-50 days of annual paid time off per year.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of employment.
• Childcare subsidy for eligible employees after 60 days of employment.
• Traditional federal pension and federal 401K with contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Master's degree