Social Worker

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.

The Social Worker - HUD-VASH (Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing) Case Manager for the Homeless Service Program at the Bronx Campus provides services to patients and their families to address psychosocial diagnosis and needs. The primary function of the HUD-VASH Case manager is to assess, treat, and provide on-going case management services to Veterans, the veteran's family members/significant others while collaborating with the interdisciplinary treatment team to ensure the veteran is ready for discharge and re-integration into the community and prevent future homelessness. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provides case management, clinical treatment, advocacy, and coordination of linage with appropriate VA and community service providers/agencies as needed by the veteran, on an independent practice level. Provides education to residents, interns, and other in-training staff on the role of social work and discharge options available in the community Completes psychosocial assessments as required in the social work service line documentation policy using interviews with the veteran, family members/significant others and/or other service providers whenever possible and with the veteran's permission. Develops an interdisciplinary treatment plan, in collaboration with the veteran, veteran's family members/significant others, and other treatment team members. Completes on-going reassessments and updates of the treatment plans due to the changing needs of the veteran and accomplishments of preliminary goals and/or development of new goals, and improvement of mental health status. Provides case management services to veterans utilizing HUD/VASH vouchers, to include individual, group, family supportive counseling and psychosocial education. Documents the veteran's progress as well as any services provided via electronic process notes. Provides referrals to service providers throughout the course of treatment, both within and outside of the VA, based on need and eligibility. Acts as an advocate for veterans within the hospital system, wider VA, and community services whenever necessary. 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. Attends all administrative and programmatic meetings. Other duties as assigned. VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Day Tour. 8am-4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized 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 #: 12461F, 12462F 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. 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. Must have a valid Driver's License and have the ability to drive 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/.