Social Worker

This intermittent position provides as needed social work coverage to multiple programs for the veteran population enrolled at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center. The primary focus will be those individuals participating in the following programs: PACT, Homemaker Home Health Aide and Veteran Directed Programs. Please note, this is not a full-time position.

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include but are not limited to: Develop an assessment of the veteran in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team, the veteran, family members and significant others. Developing the treatment plans and setting achievable treatment goals with the veteran/family. Work collaboratively with the veteran's assigned Firm/clinic social worker as appropriate for discharge planning, and community services. Collaborate with other service providers in reassessing the veteran's needs. Responsible for educating the veteran and/or caregiver of the available services and assisting them in establishing the appropriate referrals based on the veteran's preference or that of his surrogate decision-maker. Responsible for using the current social work resource file of VA and community social service programs and enhancing the content to the benefit of veterans. Maintain resource directories sufficient to meet variety of situations and conditions across age and gender specific needs. Educate and encourage the veteran/family to advocate on own behalf, thus fostering a sense of independence and empowerment. Experienced in making rapid assessments and developing crisis management plans for referral to appropriate MH services. In the event of a medical or psychiatric emergency, staff will follow facility protocols. Provides education related to VA and community resources, entitlements, advance directives/Living Will and will refer veterans/families to the appropriate interdisciplinary team member for identified health education needs. Work Schedule: Intermittent/as needed; 8:00am -4:30pmpm, varying days of the week to include weekends and holidays. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized 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). Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD91224A 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 evaluation. 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.

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/.