The HUD-VASH program is a collaboration between HUD & VA combining HUD Housing Choice vouchers with VA supportive services to help homeless Veterans find/sustain permanent housing. Incumbent functions as the Case Manager for the HUD-VASH Program & coordinates case management services for Veterans receiving housing provided through HUD Housing Choice vouchers. This vacancy will remain open until filled. The first cut-off date is 01/26/2022. Additional applications will be referred as needed. 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. 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 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. 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. Loss of Licensure or Certification. Once licensed or certified, social workers must maintain a full, valid, and unrestricted independent license or certification to remain qualified for employment. Loss of licensure or certification will result in removal from the GS-0185 social worker series and may result in termination of employment. Grandfathering Provision. 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). Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Services. English Language Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). Grade Determinations Social Worker GS-11 Experience and Licensure. Appointment to the GS-11 grade level requires completion of a minimum of one year of post-MSW experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the field of health care or other social work-related settings, (VA or non-VA experience) and licensure or certification in a state at the independent practice level. OR Education. In addition to meeting basic requirements, a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required one year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of community resources, how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services, and ability to coordinate services. Skill in independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational and other diversified backgrounds. Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e. acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology) to formulate a treatment plan. Skill in independently implementing different treatment modalities in working with individuals, families, and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical, and social problems to achieve treatment goals. Ability to provide consultation services to new social workers, social work graduate students, and other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment. Preferred Experience: Experience working within a multidisciplinary program Experience coordinating and accessing resources Experience with homeless or at-risk homeless populations References: VA Handbook 5005/120 Part II Appendix G39 Social Worker Qualification Standard GS-0185 Veterans Health Administration 09/10/2019. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. Physical Requirements: light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds), reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required, walking and standing (6 hours), repeated bending (1/4 hour), climbing, legs only (1 hour), both legs required, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4, far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, both eyes required, depth perception, ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors, hearing (aid permitted) and mental and emotional stability. ["Duties include, but are no limited to: Responsible for the case management, coordination, and provision of social work services for a caseload of veterans in the HUD-VASH program. Working on an interdisciplinary team and working collaboratively with other professionals to provide high quality care to homeless Veterans enrolled in the HUD-VASH Program. Verifying the Veteran's status, eligibility for VA medical care, and eligibility of program participation. Ensuring that homeless Veterans are considered as primary participants for HUD-VASH program acceptance. Identifying behaviors or symptoms of abuse, neglect or exploitation and following local standard operating procedures and policies for reporting to appropriate authorities. Facilitating the delivery of health care services in collaboration with the Veteran, family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary treatment team. Conducting an intake assessment with Veterans referred to the HUD-VASH program including a comprehensive biopsychosocial (BPS) assessment to determine the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and their family members, identifying the Veteran's strengths, weaknesses, coping skills, and psychosocial acuity. Following EPVAHCS standard operating procedures for evaluating and mitigating suicide risk to include: Completing the Columbia Suicide Severity Risk Screening (C-SSRS) in the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) on all patients at intake. Adding treatment plan goals on any Veteran whose record is flagged \"High Risk for Suicide.\" Completing the Comprehensive Suicide Risk Evaluation, Suicide Safety Plan, and Suicide Behavior & Overdose Report (SBOR) via shared template as clinically indicated per BHS policy. Working collaboratively with the Veteran to create an individualized treatment plan including measurable, achievable goals identifying the Veterans' needs, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills, and psychosocial acuity. Updating the treatment plan regularly as identified by the changing needs of the Veteran or in accordance with local HUD-VASH or BHS policy. Educating 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. Conducting timely assessment of at-risk Veterans in crisis to identify immediate needs, evaluate risk, and initiating safety plan as appropriate. Providing housing search assistance to Veterans in HUD-VASH, including choices from an array of housing within the Veteran's preferred community. Providing transportation to Veterans in the HUD-VASH program as needed to assist with obtaining or maintaining permanent housing. Following all local policies and standard operating procedures regarding use of a government vehicle as well as adhering to local community safety standard operating procedures. Acting as a liaison between VA and community resources, to include marketing and public relation duties as needed. Participating in committee assignments, as deemed necessary by the service manager. Providing consultation/education to Veterans and families on community resources, advance directives and VA benefits. Acting as a subject matter expert to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of Veterans offering professional opinions based one experience, expertise and role modeling effective social work practice skills. Sharing information about the homeless program, housing resources in the community and the HUD-VASH program. Providing educational groups about the HUD-VASH program for other services in the facility. Supervising the practice of social work students, or a less experienced social worker, as appropriate. Cross training in other areas to be able to provide emergent coverage when deemed necessary to meet patient care needs. Performing other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.\nTelework: Not available\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nPosition Title/Functional Statement #:Social Worker (Housing and Urban Development - VA Supported Housing)/PD000000\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized\nPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required\nThis is a Bargaining Unit position."]