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Social Worker - (Program Coordinator) - HUD VASH - EDRP
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 8 days ago
About the Role
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.
What You'll Do
- →VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Collaborates with internal stakeholders to ensure coordination of care for Veterans needing VA medical and mental health treatment.
- →Conducts outreach and education to local housing authorities, landlords and affordable housing programs to create more housing opportunities for Veterans in the HUD-VASH Program.
- →Provides case management visits to Veterans in their homes and in the community Transports Veterans on home searches and to appointments as needed Coordinates case management assignments to staff who are case managing Veterans in lower stages of acuity.
- →Performs comprehensive psychosocial assessment to determine Veteran needs and strengths.
- →Utilizes advanced clinical training, insight, and experience to work collaboratively with Veterans in developing a treatment plan, and regularly evaluates progress towards treatment plan goals.
- →Facilitates clinical interventions in individual and group settings to support medical, emotional, and housing stability and community integration.
- →Incorporates utilization of evidence-based therapies, as appropriate.
- →Responds effectively and efficiently to Veterans expressing a need for crisis intervention services, and coordinates with internal and external providers to ensure Veteran health and safety.
- →Provides appropriate referrals to Veterans to access internal and external resources in a timely and efficient manner.
- →Other duties as assigned.
- →Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 0800am to 1630pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
- →Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@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.
Requirements
- ✓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 driver's 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.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 6fc90397-43bc-457b-a06e-ae652a18354a
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