Social Worker - Los Angeles, United States - US Veterans Health Administration

US Veterans Health Administration

Verified Company

Los Angeles, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Duties:

Providing ongoing VA case management, healthcare, individual and family counseling and other supportive services to homeless Veterans based on their eligibility for the Housing and Urban Development Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program.
Performing site visits of HUD-VASH apartments to ensure that veterans reside in safe environments in compliance with local house codes.
Verifying the veteran's status, eligibility for VA medical care, and eligibility of program participation while ensuring the homeless veterans are considered as primary participants for program acceptance.
Coordinating care including serving as an advocate on behalf of the veterans to ensure comprehensive service delivery, linking and referring veterans to the VA Medical Center, Regional Offices and/or community agencies.
Participating in program planning and development; advising the supervisor of shifting trends with caseloads and identifying the needs and making recommendations on program procedure or policy changes based on work experiences.
Developing more effective ways of delivering healthcare services to HUD-VASH program veteran.

Work Schedule:
Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

Telework:
Yes, some available after the first 90 days of employment

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 00000

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS):Not Authorized

Financial Disclosure Report**:
Not required

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/195
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 pass preemployment physical examination.
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 (COVID19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP)
See "Additional Information" below for details.
Able to operate a government furnished vehicle for purposes of helping Veterans obtain and maintain housing.

Qualifications:

Basic Requirements:

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United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

For appointments at the GS9 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. Most states require two years of postMSW experience as a prerequisite to taking the licensure/certification exam, and VHA gives social workers one additional year to pass the licensure/certification exam. In states such as California, Washington, and others where the prerequisites for licensure exceed two years, social workers must become licensed at the independent, master's level within one year of meeting the full state prerequisites for licensure.
A social worker who does not yet have a license that allows independent practice must be supervised by a licensed independent practitioner of the same discipline who is a VA staff member and who has access to the electronic health record.

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).

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NOTE:If social workers covered under the grandfathering provision of the 1991 Federal law regarding licensure or certification of VHA social workers leave the GS-0185 social work series, they lose the grandfathering protection. If they choose to return at a later date to the GS-0185 series, they must be licensed or certified to qualify for employment as a social worker.
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Preferred Experience:Familiarity with Veteran culture and knowledge of VA and local homeless services highly desired.-
Social Worker, GS-09

Experience, Education, and Licensure. None beyond the basic requirements.

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, prob