Social Worker (HUD-VASH)

Department of Veterans Affairs•White City, OR

51d•Onsite

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. VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU FUNCTIONS OF ASSIGNED DUTIES, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: Position requires the ability to conduct psychosocial assessments of a wide variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, educational, and other diversified backgrounds. Position requires a basic knowledge of human development and behavior (physical and psychological), and the differential influences of the environment, society, and culture. Ability to work with patients and families who are experiencing basic emotional, medical and social problems, utilizing individual, group, and family counseling skills. Work with more complex problems are done under close supervision. With guidance from the social work supervisor and senior social workers, ability to assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and their family members, and to formulate and implement a treatment plan, identifying the patient's problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills, and assistance needed. Basic knowledge of psychosocial treatment modalities and under supervision, ability to implement treatment modalities in working with individuals, families, and groups to achieve treatment goals. This requires judgment and skill in utilizing supportive, problem solving, or crisis intervention technique. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, and representatives of community agencies. Is able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people from varied backgrounds. Has basic knowledge of medical and mental diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures to include acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses/injuries; common medications and their effects/side effects; and basic medical terminology. The incumbent will operate such vehicles as sedans, station wagons, 4x4 utility, pick-up trucks and stake bed trucks weighing less than 22,000 pounds. Incumbent will drive Veterans to and from such places as clinically indicated, such as hospitals, doctor's offices, meetings and activities relevant to Veteran's Recovery Plan. May need to assist Veterans requiring special help into and out of vehicles and ensuring their safety and comfort while in the vehicle. Has working knowledge and skill in the use of word processing, data management, and other computer software. Ability to learn and utilize software programs in use by the VHA May have basic knowledge of Veterans' benefits and services relating to special programs, service connected compensation, non-service connected pension. Facilitates referrals based upon Veterans needs and eligibility. May serve on committees, councils, workgroups, and/or task forces. Serves as liaison to community agencies and networks with agency representatives. Obtains and/or participates in continuing education. Complies with all VHA and VA SORCC policies and standard operating procedures relevant to position and patient care, including VHA Directive 1162.05.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of human development and behavior
Basic knowledge of psychosocial treatment modalities
Basic knowledge of medical and mental diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures
Working knowledge and skill in the use of word processing, data management, and other computer software

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of Veterans' benefits and services relating to special programs, service connected compensation, non-service connected pension.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychosocial assessments of individuals from various backgrounds.
Work with patients and families experiencing emotional, medical, and social problems, using counseling skills.
Assess psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and their families, and implement treatment plans.
Implement psychosocial treatment modalities in working with individuals, families, and groups.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, and community agencies.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people from varied backgrounds.
Operate vehicles to transport Veterans to appointments and activities.
Use word processing, data management, and other computer software.
Facilitate referrals based upon Veterans needs and eligibility.
Serve on committees, councils, workgroups, and/or task forces.
Serve as liaison to community agencies and networks with agency representatives.
Obtain and/or participate in continuing education.
Comply with all VHA and VA SORCC policies and standard operating procedures.