Social Worker (HUD-VASH)

MAY be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer. Must meet specific eligibility requirements and submit EDRP application within 4 months of appointment. Program approval, award amount, and eligibility period are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until filled or September 30, 2027. All eligible applicants will be reviewed and referred to the hiring manager at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The HUD-VASH Social Worker is part of the Health Care for Homeless Veterans Program, providing intensive case management and mental health services to Veterans experiencing housing instability and other economic challenges. HUD-VASH utilizes a Housing First evidence-based clinical practice that centers on rapid housing for homeless people with high service needs, providing comprehensive case management, and supportive services to assist Veterans sustain housing. Program serves a large catchment area and provides community-based services to Veterans who struggle with housing and employment stability related to complex socioeconomic factors including psychiatric and medical diagnosis, substance use disorders, and involvement with the justice system. Duties will vary by grade level, but at the GS-11: Provides direct care in the community and home settings. Provides intensive case management and mental health services. Provides evidence-based practice treatment to Veterans consistent with Housing First and Critical Time Intervention models. Uses evidence-based treatment modalities that are effective with the homeless population. Uses evidence-based practice techniques to engage Veterans in setting individualized treatment planning goals and will monitor progress over time. Assigned as a Mental Health Treatment Coordinator for assigned caseload and will provide expert case management services. Expert on VA and community resources. Available to the Veterans in area served and assists Veterans in linking to supportive environments in the areas in which they live. Uses knowledge of medical and mental health diagnosis, disabilities, and treatment procedures. Collaborative and participating member of the multidisciplinary HUD-VASH team. Works with vulnerable Veterans with underlying chronic medical or mental health conditions that will substantially impact Veteran's life. Provides outreach to Veterans to assist with housing searches and housing retention. Completes comprehensive assessments and collaborative safety plans when clinically indicated. Provides follow up to Veterans who fail to attend appointments and consults as needed to ensure the safety and welfare of all Veterans. Provide health promotion education. Uses the VA Homeless Operations Management and Evaluation System (HOMES) database. Provides consultation services to new social workers, social work graduate students, and other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment. Other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Available Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Position listed under this Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) MAY be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer. The selectee must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an 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 review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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) 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: AD-HOC Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

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. Must have valid driver's license and cleared to operate a government vehicle. 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.