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Social Worker (Program Coordinator)-HCHV
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
About the Role
This position is eligible for 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.
What You'll Do
- →The Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Outreach Social Work Coordinator located in the SFVA Health Care System (SFVAHCS) catchment area identifies and engages Veterans who are experiencing homelessness or marginally housed and who underutilize VA services.
- →The job functions for this position are listed below but not limited to as follows: Provide Veterans with a range of social work services, including assessment and referrals, clinical treatment, short-term case management, advocacy, service coordination, and linkage with VA and community resources.
- →This is accomplished in concert with members of the CBOC interdisciplinary team and community providers.
- →The incumbent also participates in outreach activities that are not directly related to homeless Veterans but to Veterans in general to provide information related to services and benefits available at SFVAHCS.
- →Work confidently with city/county agencies to increase resources for "on-the-street" or marginally housed Veterans.
- →The goal is to increase stability in Veterans' lives and assist Veterans in returning to independent and healthy lifestyles.
- →The incumbent will facilitate VA involvement in the CoC's Coordinated Entry System (CES) and will be responsible for assisting the SFVAHCS meet federal CES guidelines, as described by regulations and guidance published by HUD.
- →Coordinate efforts with local planning and support currently provided by VA, HUD, and USICH technical assistance initiatives designed to support local planning and the creation/sustainment of a CES.
- →This involvement requires that the Coordinator is both aware and involved in current CoC plans to meet these federal requirements.
- →Develop a bio/psycho/social assessment of the Veteran in collaboration with the Veteran, the interdisciplinary treatment team, available family members and significant others.
- →The goal of the assessment is to highlight the Veteran's strengths, limitations, and internal/external supports and service needs.
- →Demonstrate an understanding of the range of treatment and needs of Veterans experiencing homelessness, including OIF/OEF, geriatric, and gender-specific Veterans related to their physical limitations, psychological needs and age-associated mental health, substance use issues and physical conditions.
- →The incumbent must understand stressors related to homelessness and the diversity of Veterans.
- →Document the assessment with appropriate ROIs and will complete a HOMES assessment.
Requirements
- ✓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.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you might be required to serve a 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.
- ✓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 dentification 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).
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 0fc433b8-8def-4e23-9b7e-54fee88e8d63
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