U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Social Worker - HUD-VASH
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Summary
The incumbent provides services to homeless veterans and their families in the HUD‑VASH program that is part of the Health Care for Homeless Veterans Program within the Mental Health Product Service Line.
Base pay range $72,581.00/yr - $114,155.00/yr
Qualifications 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
(a) Citizenship – Citizen of the United States. (Non‑citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3 – section A – paragraph 3g – this part.)
(b) English Language Proficiency – Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f).
(c) Education and Experience – 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 master's of social work.
(d) 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/. Exception: VHA may waive the licensure or certification requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified – pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure/certification examinations. This exception only applies at the GS‑9 grade level. For the GS‑11 grade level and above – the candidate must be licensed or certified. For appointments at the GS‑9 grade level – VHA social workers who are not licensed or certified at the time of appointment must become licensed or certified at the independent‑master's level within three years of their appointment as a social worker. 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).
GS‑9 Grade Requirements: (a) Experience — Education — and Licensure. None beyond the basic requirements.
(b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – Ability to work with Veterans and family members from various socioeconomic/cultural/ethnic educational and other diversified backgrounds utilizing counseling skills; Ability to assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and their family members – and to formulate and implement a treatment plan – identifying the Veterans problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills, and assistance needed; Ability to implement treatment modalities in working with individuals, families, and groups to achieve treatment goals; This requires judgment and skill in utilizing supportive‑problem solving or crisis intervention techniques; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with clients, staff, and representatives of community agencies; Fundamental knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures – including acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology.
GS‑11 Grade Requirements: (a) 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 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. (b) 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. (c) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – In addition to the experience above, candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of community resources and ability to make appropriate referrals; Skill in independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions; Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses – disabilities and treatment procedures; Skill in independently implementing different treatment modalities; Ability to provide consultation services to new social workers, graduates, and other staff about psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment.
All qualifying experience you possess must be clearly described in your application package. We do not make assumptions when reviewing applications. Failure to demonstrate your experience in your resume may result in disqualification. It is strongly recommended that you write to each KSA in your application package.
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS‑9. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS‑9 to GS‑11.
Duties
This is an Open‑Continuous Announcement.
Applicants will be accepted and referred until vacancies no longer exist.
The first certificate will be issued 15 calendar days from the opening date of this announcement and then weekly thereafter.
Performs case finding functions and outreach – identifying and screening patients for psychosocial needs.
Implements treatment modalities – provides counseling or psychotherapy for individuals, families, and groups.
Conducts psychosocial assessments.
Develops treatment plans in collaboration with the veteran/family and with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Offers psychosocial interventions and measures outcomes of interventions.
Coordinates community‑based services – including information and referral for additional services from other VA programs, other government programs, and community agency programs.
Identifies high‑risk patients and provides case management services.
Provides crisis intervention services – seeking to address the cause as well as the presenting complaint – coordinates family conferences and serves as liaison to family members.
Establishes and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with veterans and their families.
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.
Coordinates, implements, and reports on community development on behalf of homeless veterans to HCHV program coordinator – and to VISN and National Homeless Leadership at the direction of the HCHV program coordinator.
Reviews the agreements between Section 8 landlords, PHA's, and the Veterans Affairs to establish appropriate referral site for placements.
Work schedule: Monday‑Friday – 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement # 000000.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
Travel Required: Many case management services are provided in the community setting and requires the individual to travel in the metropolitan area.
The incumbent must possess a valid driver’s license and will operate gas powered/electric passenger vehicles in order to provide Veteran care in the community.
Must drive in all types of weather and may be subjected to driving in all types of traffic.
Must possess the ability to operate and perform preventive maintenance.
Must be able to respond to emergency situations when on the road – traffic accident, damage to property, damage to equipment, injury to self or someone else, vehicle breakdown.
Must perform operator level maintenance of vehicles that includes – but is not limited to – getting gas, monitoring fluid levels, washing the vehicle, checking tire pressure, interior and exterior lights, and documenting any damage or unusual wear on the vehicle or its components.
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Base pay range $72,581.00/yr - $114,155.00/yr
Qualifications 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
(a) Citizenship – Citizen of the United States. (Non‑citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3 – section A – paragraph 3g – this part.)
(b) English Language Proficiency – Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f).
(c) Education and Experience – 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 master's of social work.
(d) 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/. Exception: VHA may waive the licensure or certification requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified – pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure/certification examinations. This exception only applies at the GS‑9 grade level. For the GS‑11 grade level and above – the candidate must be licensed or certified. For appointments at the GS‑9 grade level – VHA social workers who are not licensed or certified at the time of appointment must become licensed or certified at the independent‑master's level within three years of their appointment as a social worker. 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).
GS‑9 Grade Requirements: (a) Experience — Education — and Licensure. None beyond the basic requirements.
(b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – Ability to work with Veterans and family members from various socioeconomic/cultural/ethnic educational and other diversified backgrounds utilizing counseling skills; Ability to assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and their family members – and to formulate and implement a treatment plan – identifying the Veterans problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills, and assistance needed; Ability to implement treatment modalities in working with individuals, families, and groups to achieve treatment goals; This requires judgment and skill in utilizing supportive‑problem solving or crisis intervention techniques; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with clients, staff, and representatives of community agencies; Fundamental knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures – including acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology.
GS‑11 Grade Requirements: (a) 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 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. (b) 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. (c) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – In addition to the experience above, candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of community resources and ability to make appropriate referrals; Skill in independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions; Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses – disabilities and treatment procedures; Skill in independently implementing different treatment modalities; Ability to provide consultation services to new social workers, graduates, and other staff about psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment.
All qualifying experience you possess must be clearly described in your application package. We do not make assumptions when reviewing applications. Failure to demonstrate your experience in your resume may result in disqualification. It is strongly recommended that you write to each KSA in your application package.
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS‑9. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS‑9 to GS‑11.
Duties
This is an Open‑Continuous Announcement.
Applicants will be accepted and referred until vacancies no longer exist.
The first certificate will be issued 15 calendar days from the opening date of this announcement and then weekly thereafter.
Performs case finding functions and outreach – identifying and screening patients for psychosocial needs.
Implements treatment modalities – provides counseling or psychotherapy for individuals, families, and groups.
Conducts psychosocial assessments.
Develops treatment plans in collaboration with the veteran/family and with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Offers psychosocial interventions and measures outcomes of interventions.
Coordinates community‑based services – including information and referral for additional services from other VA programs, other government programs, and community agency programs.
Identifies high‑risk patients and provides case management services.
Provides crisis intervention services – seeking to address the cause as well as the presenting complaint – coordinates family conferences and serves as liaison to family members.
Establishes and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with veterans and their families.
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.
Coordinates, implements, and reports on community development on behalf of homeless veterans to HCHV program coordinator – and to VISN and National Homeless Leadership at the direction of the HCHV program coordinator.
Reviews the agreements between Section 8 landlords, PHA's, and the Veterans Affairs to establish appropriate referral site for placements.
Work schedule: Monday‑Friday – 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement # 000000.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
Travel Required: Many case management services are provided in the community setting and requires the individual to travel in the metropolitan area.
The incumbent must possess a valid driver’s license and will operate gas powered/electric passenger vehicles in order to provide Veteran care in the community.
Must drive in all types of weather and may be subjected to driving in all types of traffic.
Must possess the ability to operate and perform preventive maintenance.
Must be able to respond to emergency situations when on the road – traffic accident, damage to property, damage to equipment, injury to self or someone else, vehicle breakdown.
Must perform operator level maintenance of vehicles that includes – but is not limited to – getting gas, monitoring fluid levels, washing the vehicle, checking tire pressure, interior and exterior lights, and documenting any damage or unusual wear on the vehicle or its components.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs by 2x.
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