USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Senior Social Worker-Program (HCHV) Outreach Coordinator
Sikeston, Missouri, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Senior Social Worker-Program Outreach Coordinator for the Veterans Health Administration. The role involves conducting assessments, connecting veterans to housing resources, and collaborating with community services to support homeless veterans.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Complete HOMES assessments, biopsychosocial assessments, appropriate documentation, Homeless Treatment Planning, and connecting Veterans to permanent housing., and other duties as assigned
SOAR certification and case management to assist appropriate Veterans with SSI/SSDI application process
Responsible for Homeless Consult resolution and Homeless Call Center Outreach and appropriate documentation
Provide direct linkage from community services to VHA homeless program services through regular and consistent outreach and communication with community providers. This includes, but is not limited to, direct linkage to VA mental health services for those Veterans who are at high risk for suicide
Participate in case conferencing process within the CoC's coordinated entry system to help inform and facilitate referrals to VA programs such as HUDVASH, SSVF, HCHV CRS, and GPD. Including transitional services from HCHV to HUD/VASH, permanent housing, etc
Partnering with the HUDVASH Supervisor on program growth and development, policy improvements, and collaborations with internal and external customers and entities
Ensures efficient sharing of Veteran data and program information, as allowable under VA Privacy and Information Security policies and Directives. This will include knowledge of HMIS and HOMES data standards, data sharing and privacy authorities, HUD guidance, and other applicable documents or established guidance
Provide support to the VA homeless program teams including HUD/VASH transition from Homeless Program, as a functional member of the team, to include participation in outreach activities and subject matter consultation on community involved interventions for homeless Veterans
Provide all necessary assessment functions in the service provision for homeless Veterans, e.g. interviewing, psychosocial histories and assessments to aid in the development of treatment plans as well as case conferencing discussions and planning
Develop partnerships with community agencies and local landlords with regular contact and communication
Participate in policy formulation with federal partners, including VA, HUD, and USICH who have active initiatives to promote CES and community planning. The incumbent will work with local VA programs, with a special focus on HCHV, HUDVASH, GPD, and SSVF to ensure broad-based participation in CES and community planning
Provide appropriate clinical documentation for all contacts with or about Veterans who are engaged through outreach services; . includes in the community through out the JJPVAMC catchment area
Provide clinical services and appropriate clinical documentation for homeless Veterans encountered through the community's coordinated entry system or other service access points
Ensure timely and accurate entry into VA data systems such as HOMES and the review the data to improve performance and delivery of services to homeless Veterans and ensuring that this information is shared (in a manner consistent with VA information sharing directives) so that community Master or By-Name Lists are up-to-date and complete
Provide recovery-oriented and housing first services, with the goal of establishing the Veteran independently in the community at the Veteran's highest level of functioning
Includes some Veteran transportation to services
Qualification
Required
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA
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 pass pre-employment physical examination
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
Master's degree in social work (MSW) from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree levels
Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f)
One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level
Individuals assigned as social worker program coordinator must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level, and must be able to provide supervision for licensure
Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation, negotiation, and monitoring
Knowledge and ability to write policies, procedures, and/or practice guidelines for the program
Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program
Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting multiple deadlines, and evaluating assigned program area(s)
Ability to provide training, orientation, and guidance within clinical practice
Preferred
Experience in recovery oriented care and outreach
Benefits
The Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.
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