Social Worker (HUD-VASH)

United States Department of Veterans Affairs • Saint Louis, MO

397d • $68,785 - $89,420 • Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker (HUD-VASH) position at the Department of Veterans Affairs in St. Louis is focused on providing intensive case management and psychosocial services to chronically homeless and/or disabled Veterans. This role is part of the HUD-VASH Program, which collaborates with HUD to help Veterans secure housing through Housing Choice Vouchers. The social worker will work within a multi-disciplinary team to enhance healthcare delivery for Veterans, ensuring their needs are met through comprehensive assessments and community resource coordination.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Master's degree in social work from a CSWE accredited school.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in seasonal influenza vaccination program is required.
• Participation in the COVID-19 vaccination program is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Veterans and their families from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of community resources and ability to coordinate services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments to determine needs of Veterans and family members.
• Participate in discharge planning with other disciplines and ensure timely execution of discharge plans.
• Provide consultation/education to Veterans and families on community resources, advance directives, and VA benefits.
• Act as a liaison between VA and community resources, including marketing and public relations duties as needed.
• Provide a full range of social work services including case work, individual, family, and group counseling, and case management.
• Facilitate patient/family support groups and provide wellness/prevention education.
• Assist patients and their significant others in coping with loss and grief experiences related to disability, terminal illness, and death.
• Maintain data and statistical compilations to comply with Joint Commission, CARF, VA, and medical center policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Access to the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) for student loan reimbursement up to $200,000.
• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.

What This Job Offers

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