The Senior Social Worker (HUD-VASH Kerrville) provides clinical intervention and case management support for the Homeless Veterans Program in the Kerr and Kendall Counties and the Texas Hill Country area.. The HUD-VASH Program is an intensive case management program for both homeless Veterans and Veterans with severe service needs. HUD-VASH is aimed at providing psychosocial services to Veterans while residing in stable housing through HUD's Section 8 voucher system.
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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. English Language Proficiency. LPMHCs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3.j. Education. Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited. A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work. Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the 4 accreditation standards for a masters of social work. Licensure. Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level. Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/. Failure to Obtain License or Certification. In all cases, social workers must actively pursue meeting state prerequisites for licensure or certification starting from the date of their appointment. Failure to become licensed or certified within the prescribed amount of time will result in removal from the GS-0185 social worker series and may result in termination of employment. Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Services. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: Senior Social Worker GS-12 Experience: You must possess at least two years of experience post advanced practice clinical licensure and should be in a specialized area of social work practice of which, one year must be equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include, but are not limited to: assessing and documenting identified behaviors or symptoms of abuse, neglect, exploitation and/or intimate partner violence; use of clinical social work skills; maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality per policies, handbooks or directives; acting as an advocate with appropriate community service providers and agencies when it serves the best interest of the patient and family members/caregiver; independently assessing the psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and their family members, identifying the patient's strengths, weaknesses, coping skills, and psychosocial acuity. Applicable experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment. And KSAs: In addition to the experience above, you must FULLY demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities in your resume: Skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs or with special patient populations. This includes individual, group, and/or family counseling or psychotherapy and advanced level psychosocial and/or case management. Ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice. Knowledge in developing and implementing methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in the specialty area, utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services and to design system changes. Ability to provide specialized consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients in the service delivery area, as well as role modeling effective social work practice skills. Ability to expand clinical knowledge in the social work profession, and to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines pertaining to the service delivery area Preferred Experience: EBP Certification Prior experience in similar role or with population served. Clinical supervision certification. Quality or utilization management experience. Former VA Trainee. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds, light lifting, under 15 pounds, moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds, light carrying, under 15 pounds, reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required, walking 6 hours, standing 6 hours, repeated bending 2-4 hours, operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, near vision correctable at 13' to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4, specific visual requirement Far Vision: 20/30, ability to distinguish basic colors, hearing (aid may be permitted), emotional and mental stability, sit for extended periods, performs independently, working alone, outside and inside environmental factors, cognitive stability.
VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Primary Purpose of the Position is: Provide clinical intervention and case management support for the Homeless Veterans Program in the Kerr and Kendall Counties and the Texas Hill Country area. The Senior Social Worker (HUD-VASH Kerrville) serves as the primary point of contact between the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and homeless Veterans who are applying for a section 8 voucher through the HUD-VASH program. The Senior Social Worker (HUD-VASH Kerrville) is responsible for the issuance and management of Housing Choice Vouchers within multiple rural counties in the Texas Hill Country area, as well as Project-Based vouchers located at Freedom's Path on the campus of the Kerrville VA Medical Center. Duties include but are not limited to: Provides direct clinical social work services for HUD-VASH Veterans within the medical center and the community. Provides assessment and specialized case management to high acuity Veterans within the HUD-VASH program. Case management is defined as the provision of services by VA clinical staff to homeless veterans and includes all activities to provide appropriate treatment and maintain veterans in HUD approved stable housing. Providing the appropriate level of case management and supportive services, primarily in the community or in the home, to Veterans based on their needs and wants. Develops comprehensive treatment plans with the Veteran that address the factors that contributed to homelessness, including mental health, substance abuse, or physical health conditions within a recovery model framework. Serves as a Care Coordination and Intensive Case Management Lead Coordinator for Veterans within the HUD-VASH Program who require complex care coordination. Provides clinical support to the HUD-VASH team as a functional member of this team, to include consultation and discussion about possible interventions. Provides training for other members of the multidisciplinary treatment team in Critical Time Intervention, Housing First, and/or Motivational Interviewing. Conducts an intake assessment with Veterans referred to the HUD-VASH program including a comprehensive psychosocial assessment that incorporates complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis evaluation to determine the needs of veterans and family members as well as the acuity level of Veteran. Additionally, completing a HOMES assessment, referral and program entry. Educates the Veteran and his or her family about the process of obtaining a HUD-VASH voucher with the local housing authority and assisting the Veteran and/or his/her family with navigating this process and selecting a unit for housing. Helping Veterans obtain all necessary documentation required by the PHA for voucher assistance. Actively participates in program planning and development, advising the supervisor of shifting trends with caseloads and identifying the need for and making recommendations on program procedure or policy changes based upon work experiences. Makes regular home visits, based on acuity level of the Veteran, to assess Veterans' housing stability, social and community integration, and recovery process. Complies with criminal conflict of interest laws and Executive Branch Standards of conduct so as to avoid conflicts of interest while serving as the HUD-VASH Case Manager. Cross trains in other areas to be able to provide emergent coverage when deemed necessary to meet patient care needs. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized 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. 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. 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. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized