This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/833365300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The Social Worker (HUD-VASH) position is for the Homeless Service program located in Montrose, NY and is responsible for providing the case management for Veterans in the HUD-VASH program. It is an intensive case management program for chronically homeless Veterans aimed at providing psychosocial services to Veterans while residing in stable housing through HUD's Section 8 voucher system. The Social Worker will be required to travel to various sites within the community.
03/07/2025 to 03/17/2025
$72,017 - $113,268 per year
GS 9 - 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
No
75% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
11
No
No
CBCU-12708122-25-DMB
833365300
VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU
Scope of Functions - The Case Manager provides case management, clinical treatment, advocacy, and coordination of linkage with appropriate VA and community service providers/agencies as needed by the veteran, on an independent practice level. This service provision is accomplished in consultation and collaboration with the veteran, the veteran's family members/significant others and members of the mental health interdisciplinary treatment team.The Case Manager also provides education to residents, interns, and other in-training staff on the role of social work and discharge options available in the community.
Assessment- As part of the interdisciplinary treatment team, the Case Manager possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to independently complete a psychosocial assessment as required in the Social Work Service Line documentation policy. The psychosocial assessment occurs through interviews with the veteran, family members/significant others and/or other service providers whenever possible and with the veteran's permission.
Treatment Planning/Goal Setting - In collaboration with the veteran, veteran's family members/significant others, and other treatment team members, participates in developing an interdisciplinary treatment plan for veterans. The resulting treatment plan is developed within the time frames designated by the program. Ongoing re-assessments and updates of the treatment plans are completed as necessary due to the changing needs of the veteran, accomplishments of preliminary goals and/or development of new goals, and improvement of mental health status.
Provision of Clinical Services - The Case Manager provides case management services to veterans utilizing HUD/VASH vouchers. Individual, group, family supportive counseling and psychosocial education may be provided as required and appropriate. The Case Manager engages veterans via discussions around their reaction to their current mental health condition and environmental issues relevant to the veteran's treatment, to decrease obstacles, improve optimal adjustment and ability to maintain self-care for successful community integration. Veterans and their family members/significant others are educated as to treatment options available to them at VA and community. The Case Manager works to assist veterans in accomplishing their treatment goals and/or assist with any psychosocial crises that may arise. The Case Manager provides veterans with ongoing counseling and/or case management, as needed during treatment, to addresses their needs. The Case Manager provides these clinical services on-site or at the veteran 's home in the community or at their job site (with the veteran's permission). The Case Manager also transports veterans to interviews at various sites in the community to seek housing and other community-based services.
Documentation -The Case Manager documents the veteran 's progress as well as any services provided via electronic progress notes. The Case Manager documents veteran contacts in the electronic record using appropriate formats and templates. This information is entered in a complete, timely, confidential, and professional manner to ensure information on the veteran is shared with other VA staff. This information is reviewed and updated on a regular basis.
Referral to Service Providers - Throughout the course of treatment, the Case Manager links veterans to services, both within and outside of the VA, based on need and eligibility.
Advocacy- The Case Manager acts as an advocate for veterans within the hospital system, wider VA, and community services whenever necessary. The Case Manager has the ability to meet the needs of the veteran while supporting the VA mission.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration - The Case Manager participates with other members of the treatment team in attending weekly treatment team meetings, rounds, community meetings, family conferences and other endeavors as needed and appropriate to the role of social work. The Case Managers participate in, in-service training, case conferences and other organizational activities such as process improvement activities, alternate level of care monitoring and reporting, and other program assessments .
Administrative Responsibilities - The Case Manager attends all administrative and programmatic meetings. He/she may perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Social Work Service, CSS Manager and HUDVASH Coordinator when needed and appropriate. This may include coverage responsibilities in the absence of other staff to ensure that the veterans receive services as required and the program continues to function as needed.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 00395-F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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/.
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This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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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 03/17/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12708122.
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.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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 03/17/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12708122.
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.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/833365300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.