Social Worker (HUD-VASH)
HUD-VASH Social Worker provides clinical case management and supportive services to Veterans in HUD-VASH by utilizing the principles of Housing First, a team-based model of care, comprised of multi-disciplinary staff, and shared caseloads to the degree possible in the local area. Chronically homeless and other vulnerable homeless Veterans, based on the HUD Prioritization Notice, are admitted to case management to support the ongoing effort to end Veteran homelessness. The primary goal of HUD/VASH is to move Veterans and their families out of chronic homelessness via its primary component of intensive case management services which are designed to improve Veteran's health, mental health, and general well-being and to enhance their ability to become and remain stable, housed, and community-integrated. HUD's Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program funding will provide rental assistance under a supportive housing program for homeless Veterans authorized by section 8(o)(19) of the United States Housing Act of 1937, 42 USC 1437f(o)(19). The initiative is known as the HUD/VASH program and was authorized pursuant to Division K, Title II, of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 (Pub Law 110-161) (2008 Appropriation Act) enacted on December 26, 2007 (see proviso (7) under the heading Tenant-Based Rental Assistance). The HUD/VASH program is a collaborative effort that combines HUD HCV rental assistance for homeless Veterans with case management and clinical services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) at its medical centers and in the community. Ongoing VA case management, healthcare, and other supportive services will be made available to homeless Veterans at VA Medical Center (VAMC) supportive sites across the nation. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:
00 to 4:
30pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/02/2020. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education:
Must have a master's degree in social worker from a school of social worker fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Licensure:
Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level OR meet the exception stated below Physical Requirements:
Meet the physical requirements listed below. English:
Proficiency in spoken and written English. Valid MO Driver's License Preferred
Experience:
LCSW with experience working with homeless or at risk Veterans with various physical, mental or emotional disabilities A working knowledge of our nation's Veteran homeless population and the complexities of need inherent therein A working knowledge of HUDVASH and Housing First principles Grade Determinations:
GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-11 LEVEL:
Requires a minimum of one year of post-MSW degree professional social work experience in the field of health care. This experience must have been in a clinical setting and must have demonstrated the potential to perform advanced assignments independently. (A clinical setting is a medical center, clinic - medical or psychiatric, residential treatment center, or any other type of facility where social work participates in a collaborative treatment and is identified with the medical profession.) Experience must have been obtained AFTER earning a Master's Degree in Social Work. OR SUBSTITUTING EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-11 LEVEL:
In addition to meeting basic requirements, a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required 1 year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting. In addition, the candidate must Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities below. 1. Knowledge of community resources, how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services, and ability to coordinate services. 2. Ability to independently assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and their family members and to formulate and implement a treatment plan, identifying the patient's problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills and assistance needed, in collaboration with the patient, family and interdisciplinary treatment team. 3. Ability to independently conduct psychosocial assessments and provide psychosocial treatment to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational and other diversified backgrounds. This requires knowledge of human development and behavior (physical and psychological) and the differential influences of the environment, society and culture. 4. Knowledge and experience in the use of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures. This can include acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology. 5. Knowledge of psychosocial treatment and ability to independently implement treatment modalities in working with individuals, families and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical and social problems to achieve treatment goals. This requires independent judgment and skill in utilizing supportive,problem solving or crisis intervention techniques. 6. Ability to independently provide counseling and/or psychotherapy services to individuals, groups and families. Social workers must practice within the bounds of their license or certification. For example, some states may require social workers providing psychotherapy to have a clinical level of licensure. 7. Ability to provide consultation services to other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment. Ability to provide orientation and coaching to new social workers and social work graduate students. Ability to serve as a field instructor for social work graduate students who are completing VHA field placements. 8. Ability to independently evaluate his/her own practice through participation in professional peer review case conferences, research studies, or other organized means. 9. Knowledge and skill in the use of computer software applications for drafting documents, data management, and tracking, especially those programs in use by VHA. References:
VA Handbook 5005/50, Part II, Appendix G39, SOCIAL WORKER QUALIFICATION STANDARD , dated February 29, 2012. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS11. Physical Requirements:
The work is sedentary. Some work may require walking, standing, bending. The employee frequently carries light items such as employee files or other papers. The work does not require any special physical effort. Although strenuous physical activity is not required, the incumbent is expected to withstand pressure and stress as part of their day-to-day activities
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Monday - Friday 8:
00 to 4:
30pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/02/2020. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education:
Must have a master's degree in social worker from a school of social worker fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Licensure:
Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level OR meet the exception stated below Physical Requirements:
Meet the physical requirements listed below. English:
Proficiency in spoken and written English. Valid MO Driver's License Preferred
Experience:
LCSW with experience working with homeless or at risk Veterans with various physical, mental or emotional disabilities A working knowledge of our nation's Veteran homeless population and the complexities of need inherent therein A working knowledge of HUDVASH and Housing First principles Grade Determinations:
GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-11 LEVEL:
Requires a minimum of one year of post-MSW degree professional social work experience in the field of health care. This experience must have been in a clinical setting and must have demonstrated the potential to perform advanced assignments independently. (A clinical setting is a medical center, clinic - medical or psychiatric, residential treatment center, or any other type of facility where social work participates in a collaborative treatment and is identified with the medical profession.) Experience must have been obtained AFTER earning a Master's Degree in Social Work. OR SUBSTITUTING EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-11 LEVEL:
In addition to meeting basic requirements, a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required 1 year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting. In addition, the candidate must Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities below. 1. Knowledge of community resources, how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services, and ability to coordinate services. 2. Ability to independently assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and their family members and to formulate and implement a treatment plan, identifying the patient's problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills and assistance needed, in collaboration with the patient, family and interdisciplinary treatment team. 3. Ability to independently conduct psychosocial assessments and provide psychosocial treatment to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational and other diversified backgrounds. This requires knowledge of human development and behavior (physical and psychological) and the differential influences of the environment, society and culture. 4. Knowledge and experience in the use of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures. This can include acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology. 5. Knowledge of psychosocial treatment and ability to independently implement treatment modalities in working with individuals, families and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical and social problems to achieve treatment goals. This requires independent judgment and skill in utilizing supportive,problem solving or crisis intervention techniques. 6. Ability to independently provide counseling and/or psychotherapy services to individuals, groups and families. Social workers must practice within the bounds of their license or certification. For example, some states may require social workers providing psychotherapy to have a clinical level of licensure. 7. Ability to provide consultation services to other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment. Ability to provide orientation and coaching to new social workers and social work graduate students. Ability to serve as a field instructor for social work graduate students who are completing VHA field placements. 8. Ability to independently evaluate his/her own practice through participation in professional peer review case conferences, research studies, or other organized means. 9. Knowledge and skill in the use of computer software applications for drafting documents, data management, and tracking, especially those programs in use by VHA. References:
VA Handbook 5005/50, Part II, Appendix G39, SOCIAL WORKER QUALIFICATION STANDARD , dated February 29, 2012. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS11. Physical Requirements:
The work is sedentary. Some work may require walking, standing, bending. The employee frequently carries light items such as employee files or other papers. The work does not require any special physical effort. Although strenuous physical activity is not required, the incumbent is expected to withstand pressure and stress as part of their day-to-day activities
- Department:
0185 Social Work - Salary Range:
$52,905 to $83,210 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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