Supervisory Social Worker (Program Coordinator)

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The HUD/VASH Program Coordinator develops, coordinates, and maintains theses linkages as appropriate and needed for the homeless Veteran population. The HUD/VASH Program Coordinator also has the primary oversight of case management services to ensure care is coordinated with the VA Medical Center, community health/mental health providers and/or any other applicable agencies to meet the needs of the Veterans utilizing the HUD/VASH Program either directly or via assignment. Duties include but are not limited to: - The GS-12 social worker is capable of practicing independently at the advanced level and has specialized knowledge of practice related to a particular diagnosis or special Veteran populations with highly complex health or mental health problems requiring expert level of psychosocial interventions. - Serves as the medical center's primary point of contact for the National HUD/VASH Program, Office of Mental Health Services, and VACO. - Screens all Veterans referred to the HUD/VASH program via admission screening team meetings. Coordinates the meetings as well as maintain data logs with outcomes of the team meetings. - Develops a working relationship with the designated HUD point of contact and coordinates the housing voucher application and award process for each Veteran. - Reviews the agreements between Section 8 landlords, HUD, and the VA to establish appropriate referral sites for placements. - Develops and maintains service delivery systems for homeless Veterans including but not limited to collaborating with other agencies, building and maintaining an effective treatment team, and providing structure and documentation to accomplish these tasks. - Maintains accurate records of admission and discharge dates of Veterans utilizing HUD/VASH vouchers and meets with the Community Support Services Manager regularly to review progress and performance. - Collects and submits Veteran information as outlined by NEPEC/HOMES evaluations procedures. Collect and transmit to appropriate persons/services all necessary outcome data and reports used to evaluate program performance and progress in a timely manner. - Engages in coordination with the VA and community agencies, organizations, and groups as to learn of current services, resources and/or benefits available for homeless Veterans. - Actively participates in program planning and development, advising the Community Support Services Manager of shifting trends with caseloads and identifying the need for and making recommendations on program procedure or policy changes based upon work experiences. Clinical duties: - Provides case management services and is responsible for completing psychosocial assessments, developing, and implementing treatment plans and aftercare plans, and other direct care such as education to Veterans and their family member(s)/significant other(s) on available resources in the VA and the community. - Utilizes various treatment modalities of individual and group work, casework, community organization, and community outreach activities to alleviate or remove problems that interfere with the Veteran's ability to achieve independence. - Screens all Veterans referred to the HUD/VASH program via admission screening team meetings. Coordinates the meetings as well as maintain data logs with outcomes of the team meetings. - Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program. Other duties as assigned Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN2EDRPCoordinators@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 24016-A

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.