US Veterans Health Administration
Senior Social Worker HUD VASH- Case Manager
US Veterans Health Administration, Juneau, Alaska, us, 99812
DutiesThe HUD-VASH Case Manager is responsible for independent coordination of case management services for Veterans receiving housing provided through standard and tribal housing vouchers.
Has increased responsibility due to the distant relationship with the support hospital. Must make independent decisions and design policy and procedures that allow them to develop a system of care delivery in a resource scarce environment. Must work closely with community resources to help the Veterans obtain care and services.
Works independently in a rural and remote environment as the "systems expert," providing intensive case management services that focus on areas of housing, mental health problems, psychosocial needs, barriers to treatment and mitigating risk factors related to incarceration and readjustment back to the local community.
Responsible for providing case management for a complex caseload of homeless Veterans in the HUD-VASH programs within the South East Region of Alaska.
This role differs from traditional HUD-VASH case management in that Veteran family cases are complex, involve multiple causes of impairment at different levels, involve multiple systems in the community and require knowledge of and collaboration with tribal resources.
Provides a psychosocial assessment to identify "at-risk" factors. Work closely with the Veteran to develop a treatment plan.
Serves as the facility subject matter expert on family-based interventions and advocacy for homeless tribal Veterans. Mentors and trains program, service, and AVAHS personnel in service delivery to homeless tribal Veterans with families in the area of responsibility.
Responsible for reviewing agreements between Tribes, landlords, Tribal Housing Authorities and the VA in establishing appropriate referral sites for HUD-VASH placements.
The SW performs on-site visits of HUD-VASH dwellings to ensure that Veterans reside in safe environments in compliance with local housing codes.
Verifies the Veteran's enrolled tribal member status, eligibility for VA medical care, eligible under the Expanded HUD-VASH, and eligibility of program participation.
Coordinates care including serving as an advocate on behalf of the enrolled Tribal Veterans and their family members.
Complies with criminal conflict of interest laws and Executive Branch Standards of conduct so as to avoid conflicts of interest.
The HUD-VASH Case Manager will conduct psychosocial assessments.
Will lead and manage participants in the treatment planning process with other disciplines.
Will initiate discharge planning with other disciplines.
Will provide individual, family and group counseling.
Will provide consultation to Veterans, their families and providers on area resources, advance directives and VA benefits.
Will provide case management, in office, community, or environment as needed.
Will provide wellness/prevention education and facilitate patient and family support groups.
Will supervise the practice of students, interns, and case managers.
Will coordinate and develop lines of communication with the AVAHS, HCHV in Anchorage and the Tribal community resources to facilitate continuity of care for Veterans.
Will develop and maintain data and statistical compilations to comply with Joint Commission, CARF, VA and medical center policy and procedures.
Work Schedule : Monday Thru Friday 8:00am-4:30 pm.
Pay:
Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications, or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
Paid Time Off:
37-50 days of annual paid time off 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.
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 : Available
Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.
RequirementsConditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
Must have unrestricted State Driver's License.
Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
Must be cleared by Occupational Health to drive a government vehicle.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP).
QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
Basic Requirements :
United States Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States.
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).
Licensure: Senior social workers must be licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level which included an advanced generalist or clinical examination.
English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English.
Grade Determinations :
Senior Social Worker, GS-12
Experience/Education: The candidate must have 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.
Preferred Experience:
Homeless population experience, VA experience and case manager experience.
Physical Requirements:
Light lifting (under 15 lb), moderate carrying (15-44 lb), use of fingers, walking, standing, operation of motor vehicle, 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, hearing (aid may be permitted), emotional/mental stability.
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Has increased responsibility due to the distant relationship with the support hospital. Must make independent decisions and design policy and procedures that allow them to develop a system of care delivery in a resource scarce environment. Must work closely with community resources to help the Veterans obtain care and services.
Works independently in a rural and remote environment as the "systems expert," providing intensive case management services that focus on areas of housing, mental health problems, psychosocial needs, barriers to treatment and mitigating risk factors related to incarceration and readjustment back to the local community.
Responsible for providing case management for a complex caseload of homeless Veterans in the HUD-VASH programs within the South East Region of Alaska.
This role differs from traditional HUD-VASH case management in that Veteran family cases are complex, involve multiple causes of impairment at different levels, involve multiple systems in the community and require knowledge of and collaboration with tribal resources.
Provides a psychosocial assessment to identify "at-risk" factors. Work closely with the Veteran to develop a treatment plan.
Serves as the facility subject matter expert on family-based interventions and advocacy for homeless tribal Veterans. Mentors and trains program, service, and AVAHS personnel in service delivery to homeless tribal Veterans with families in the area of responsibility.
Responsible for reviewing agreements between Tribes, landlords, Tribal Housing Authorities and the VA in establishing appropriate referral sites for HUD-VASH placements.
The SW performs on-site visits of HUD-VASH dwellings to ensure that Veterans reside in safe environments in compliance with local housing codes.
Verifies the Veteran's enrolled tribal member status, eligibility for VA medical care, eligible under the Expanded HUD-VASH, and eligibility of program participation.
Coordinates care including serving as an advocate on behalf of the enrolled Tribal Veterans and their family members.
Complies with criminal conflict of interest laws and Executive Branch Standards of conduct so as to avoid conflicts of interest.
The HUD-VASH Case Manager will conduct psychosocial assessments.
Will lead and manage participants in the treatment planning process with other disciplines.
Will initiate discharge planning with other disciplines.
Will provide individual, family and group counseling.
Will provide consultation to Veterans, their families and providers on area resources, advance directives and VA benefits.
Will provide case management, in office, community, or environment as needed.
Will provide wellness/prevention education and facilitate patient and family support groups.
Will supervise the practice of students, interns, and case managers.
Will coordinate and develop lines of communication with the AVAHS, HCHV in Anchorage and the Tribal community resources to facilitate continuity of care for Veterans.
Will develop and maintain data and statistical compilations to comply with Joint Commission, CARF, VA and medical center policy and procedures.
Work Schedule : Monday Thru Friday 8:00am-4:30 pm.
Pay:
Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications, or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
Paid Time Off:
37-50 days of annual paid time off 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.
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 : Available
Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.
RequirementsConditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
Must have unrestricted State Driver's License.
Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
Must be cleared by Occupational Health to drive a government vehicle.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP).
QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
Basic Requirements :
United States Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States.
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).
Licensure: Senior social workers must be licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level which included an advanced generalist or clinical examination.
English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English.
Grade Determinations :
Senior Social Worker, GS-12
Experience/Education: The candidate must have 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.
Preferred Experience:
Homeless population experience, VA experience and case manager experience.
Physical Requirements:
Light lifting (under 15 lb), moderate carrying (15-44 lb), use of fingers, walking, standing, operation of motor vehicle, 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, hearing (aid may be permitted), emotional/mental stability.
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