Social Worker (Coordinator)

Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Social Worker is the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Coordinator for Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) and the HealthCare for Homeless Programs (HCHV). This position provides case management and intervention support to SSFV in a team oriented, recovery based program. The SSVF SUD Coordinator supports the SSFV by providing continuity of care between homeless programs through service to Veterans with SUDs. Duties include but are not limited to: Provides direct SUD services for SSVF Grantees. Provides outreach services services for SSVF Grantees. Provides training for other members of the multidisciplinary treatment team in areas related to SUD assessment, anger management and life skills and SUD with co-occurring disorders. Independently conducts intake and needs assessment of homeless veterans and their significant others. Identifies symptoms leading to clinical diagnosis of SUDs. Provides all necessary assessment functions, e.g interviewing psychosocial histories and SUD assessments to aid in the development of treatment plans. Develops comprehensive treatment plans with the Veteran. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:45am- 4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN9HREDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. 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: Adhoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 61455-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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