Social Worker - Homeless Outreach

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.

The Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) incumbent at the Coatesville VA Medical Center, provides Outreach and Case Management throughout Delaware, Montgomery and Chester Counties. The HCHV Social Worker identifies and engages Veterans who are experiencing homelessness or marginally housed by assessing program eligibility through referral and outreach efforts. The incumbent provides Veterans with a range of social work services, including assessment and referrals, clinical treatment through individualized psychosocial needs, clinical case management, advocacy and service coordination, and linkage with VA and community services. This is accomplished in concert with other members of the HCHV team. Additional duties include, but are not limited to: Ability to work with Veterans and family members from various socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, educational, and other diversified backgrounds utilizing counseling skills. Ability to assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and their family members, and to formulate and implement a treatment plan, identifying the Veterans problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills, and assistance needed. 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 techniques. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with clients, staff, and representatives of community agencies. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and discharge planning of Veterans and families from homeless programs. Maintain a field presence more than 75% of the time and transport Veterans to scheduled appointments when alternative transportation options cannot be arranged. Fundamental knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures. This includes acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses/injuries; common medications and their effects/side effects; and medical terminology. Will maintain a caseload; provide outreach services; verify Veteran status/eligibility for VA health care; accept the referrals for screening/admission to all HCHV programs. Complete assessments to ensure appropriateness of placement into such programs. Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments; complete the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale Screen (C-SSRS) at admission, reassessment, or when clinically indicated. Complete standardized tools, screenings and reminders. Provides crisis intervention/stabilization. Ensure all required Healthcare for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Homeless Veteran (HV) Case Manager, Social Worker documentations occur in Homeless Operations Management and Evaluation System (HOMES). Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. 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. Possess a valid, unrestricted State driver's license. 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 may 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.