<p>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.</p> <p>The social worker is located within the Health Care for Homeless Veterans Program with.in the Community Support Services Program located in the Social Work Service Line. The social worker independently performs duties and responsibilities by providing a high level of professional social work services to clients with a broad range of psychosocial and environmental problems. At this level the social worker exercises mature professional judgment and the flexible use of a wide range of social work skills and techniques in working with clients on a regular basis having serious problems and presenting with· complicated cases. Duties include, but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Outreach- The incumbent provides community based outreach and short-term case management services to literally homeless, at risk for homeless and/or unstably housed Veterans and their family, consistent with the goals and methods of the Healthcare for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) program. Outreach to Veterans may occur in shelter and/or unsheltered living (temporary/unfit structures). </li><li>Assessment- As part of the interdisciplinary team, the Social Worker possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to independently complete a psychosocial assessment as required in the Social Work Service Line documentation policy. The psychosocial assessment occurs through interviews with the veteran, family members/significant others and/or other service providers whenever possible and with the veteran's permission. </li><li>Treatment Planning/ Goal Setting- The Social Worker creates initial treatment plans, updated treatment plans and discharge summaries as clinically indicated. The resulting treatment plan is developed within the time frames designated by the program. Ongoing re- assessments and updates of the treatment plans are completed as necessary due to the changing needs for the veteran, accomplishments of preliminary goals and/ or development of ne goals and improvement of mental health status. </li><li>Documentation- The Social Worker documents the veteran's progress as well as any services provided via electronic progress notes. The Social Worker documents veterans contacts in the electronic record using appropriate formats and templates. This information is entered in a complete, timely, confidential and professional manner to ensure information on the veteran, is shared with other VA staff. </li><li>Referral to Service Providers- The Social Worker has general knowledge of Veterans' benefits and services relating to special programs, service connected compensation, non- service connected pension. The Social Worker also facilitates referrals to services both within and outside of the VA, based upon Veterans needs and eligibility. </li><li>Interdisciplinary Collaboration- Provides consultation services to other staff regarding the psychosocial needs of Veterans and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and adherence to treatment plan. The incumbent collaborates with other members of the HCHV team including VA Supportive Housing (VASH program, Homeless Patient Aligned Care Team (HPACT) and the Safe Haven Program. Coordinates treatment and communicates with the other services to facilitate care of Veterans. </li><li>Administrative Responsibilities- The Social Worker attends all administrative and programmatic meetings. The incumbent is expected to participate in professional activities with his/her respective discipline. He/she may perform other duties as assigned by the Chief and Assistant Chief of Social Work and CSS Manager when needed and appropriate. </li></ul> <p>Work Schedule: M-F, 8am -4:30pm</p> <p>Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized</p> <p>Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized</p> <p>EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN2EDRPCoordinators@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more</p> <p>Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases</p> <p>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)</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA</p> <p>Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)</p> <p>Telework: Not available</p> <p>Virtual: This is not a virtual position.</p> <p>Functional Statement #: 38383F</p> <p>Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized</p>