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Social Worker Associate
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
About the Role
The Social Work Associate duties are performed in support of, and under the direct supervision of, a Social Worker. Work is performed across the Fargo VA Health Care System in the various Service Lines/Services that social workers are assigned to.
What You'll Do
- →Major Duties: The Social Work Associate (SWA) provides non-clinical support to Veterans and significant others, serving as a primary point of contact for those seeking information, assistance with benefits, or access to community and VA services.
- →Responds to referrals from Social Workers and other interdisciplinary staff, returning calls, meeting with Veterans, and addressing identified non-clinical needs such as transportation coordination, assistance with Medicaid and other benefit applications, and support in accessing housing, food, clothing, lodging, or other community resources.
- →The SWA conducts interviews in person, by telephone, or in community settings to gather background information and clarify service needs.
- →Helps Veterans understand available agency and community resources, explains how to access them, and makes appropriate referrals to additional sources of assistance.
- →While performing these duties, will evaluate the nature and urgency of each situation and promptly notifies appropriate clinical staff when potentially serious behavioral, emotional, or safety concerns are identified, including threats of harm, acute distress, suspected intoxication, or disruptive behaviors.
- →Independently monitors for delays or barriers in service delivery, identifies obstacles, and takes appropriate action to resolve issues and facilitate timely access to needed services or benefits.
- →Organizes and maintains administrative, resource, and training materials, ensuring that manuals, program handbooks, directories, and related documents are current and well organized.
- →Research, compiles, and provides information as requested on topics such as transportation, housing, and identification documents.
- →The position includes responsibility for accurately tracking and entering guardianship documentation and Advance Directive paperwork into the electronic medical record, ensuring compliance with facility procedures and regulatory requirements.
- →As service needs allow, the SWA may be assigned to support any area within Social Work Service to ensure continuity.
- →Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30-4:00 OR 8:00 to 4:30 Telework: Ad-Hoc telework may be authorized at Supervisors discretion.
- →Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Position Description/PD#: Social Worker Associate/PD44079-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers.
- →This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
- ✓In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment.
- ✓The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 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.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period 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 probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
- ✓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/.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 36ae191c-5b17-4f2c-973a-85b95b44045b
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