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The Senior Social Worker is responsible for providing Housing and Urban Development Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) case management to Veterans and families in the HUD VASH program. This HUD VASH Senior Social Worker provides clinical and administrative compliance during their course of providing Veterans with direct services and/or connecting homeless Veterans to the services and resources that will enable them to secure safe, affordable, quality permanent housing.
Learn more about this agency06/07/2024 to 06/20/2024
$111,662 - $145,155 per year
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy after the first 90 days of employment.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
None
No
No
CBSX-12440151-24-JLL
794843400
Major Duties:
The Senior social worker provides case management services to a special patient population that demonstrates highly complex psychosocial, health or mental health problems. The incumbent provides crisis intervention as needed. The social worker has advanced knowledge and experience in the use of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures, including acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses and injuries, common medications and their effects, side effects, and medical terminology.
S/he is proficient in coordinating and providing information and referrals to VA programs in their provision of case management services. S/he establishes and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with Veterans and their families when appropriate. The social worker can work independently with patients and families who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical and social problems, utilizing individual, group and family counseling and therapy skills.
The incumbent independently provides consultation services to other VA staff regarding the psychosocial needs of homeless Veterans and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and adherence to treatment plans. The social worker can evaluate her own professional practice through peer review, case conferences and other organizational means. The social worker can communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people from varied backgrounds.
The social worker has general knowledge of Veterans' benefits and services relating to special programs, service-connected compensation, and non-service-connected pension. The social worker facilitates referrals based upon Veterans' needs and eligibility.
The social worker will fulfill ethical responsibilities to Veterans, colleagues, and VA in accordance with relevant discipline Code of Ethics, VHA Code of Ethics, and local Ethics policies, which includes but is not limited to compliance with all laws and regulations related to confidentiality and release of information, and protecting Veterans' personal identifying information.
The social worker documents in the patient's medical record in accordance with medical center policies and the requirements of The Joint Commission (TJC) and other regulatory bodies. CPRS notes are timely and accurate. The incumbent complies with criminal conflict of interest laws and Executive Branch Standards of conduct to avoid conflicts of interest while serving as a Senior social worker for VA's Health Care for Homeless Veterans Programs.
The social worker will participate as a team member of the CERS HUD-VASH Department and will adhere to all applicable CERS and HUD-VASH SOPs. The social worker may be required to travel to various areas of the GLA catchment area.
The social worker will be responsible for tracking census of veterans within the program and ensure that Veteran data is captured in HOMES. On a monthly basis, the social worker is responsible for reviewing, reconciling, and approving invoices and completing technical reports.
The social worker will work as a field instructor with MSW student interns or clinical supervisor for unlicensed VA staff, when requested. Performs other related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS The Senior Social Worker HUD-VASH performs duties independently and is supervised by the HUD-VASH Supervisory Social Worker. The supervisor will provide clinical supervision and consultation as requested by the incumbent on an as-needed basis, or at least monthly. The Social Worker's work is randomly reviewed by the assigned supervisor for the purpose of evaluating effectiveness. The incumbent is responsible to the Social Work Chief for professional practice issues.
The incumbent is expected to participate in professional activities with his/her respective discipline and, when needed, consults with the Social Work Chief regarding discipline specific concerns.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Compressed/Flexible:Not Available
Telework: May be Authorized.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 90044A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
References: Must meet the basic qualifications requirements for the GS 12 Senior Social Worker as stated in VA Handbook 5005/120, Part II Appendix G39, Social Worker Qualification Standard GS 0185 Veterans Health Administration.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 06/20/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12440151.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/794843400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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