Supervisory Social Worker (HUD-VASH)

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.

• 30 Day Hiring Model The Department of Veterans Affairs is implementing a streamlined 30-Day Hiring Model designed to accelerate hiring while maintaining the highest standards of merit-based selection. This improved process reduces traditional hiring timelines by integrating early coordination, faster assessments, and efficient pre-employment actions. Applicants can expect a more transparent, predictable, and efficient hiring journey from announcement to entry on duty. What Applicants Can Expect Expedited Candidate Review Once the announcement closes, Human Resources will quickly review applications, issue certificates of eligible candidates the day after the announcement closes and refer applicants for hiring manager consideration. Quick Interviews & References HR may arrange interviews and will request references within 3-5 days after being referred to the hiring manager. Streamlined Pre-Employment Requirements: Following a tentative offer, applicants should be prepared to complete required steps, such as fingerprinting and background check, credentialing, and medical examination within 3 days of the offer. Clear and Timely Communication: Applicants will receive clear communication at key milestones, including referral, tentative offer, and onboarding instructions. After meeting pre-employment requirements, candidates will receive a final job offer and start date. Onboarding tasks may continue after starting, with HR ensuring timely completion for a smooth transition into VA service. If selected, applicants should be prepared to come onboard within 30 days of the announcement closing. VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w Major Duties: Engages in supervisory activities, including administrative meetings, student supervision/training, and administrative services including leading staff meetings, data management, and program development. Consults with peers, the HUD-VASH Program Manager, the Chief of Social Work, and other management officials as needed. Coordinates daily assignments in collaboration with all the HUD-VASH Staff to assure timely support for patients. Contributes to evaluation of performance regarding discipline-specific standards and will sign or co-sign performance plans and appraisals. Seeks to maintain relationships with staff that are conducive to a multidisciplinary approach to service delivery. Engages in activities both within and outside the facility on occasions. Develops and evaluates program activities as needed. Engages in extra-clinical enriching elements such as providing VA committees or task force; serves on decision-making committees at the Service Line and/or Medical Center. Actively participate in leadership roles with local, state, and national level professional organizations; represents the Medical Center at professional or program-related community events and committees. Requires administrative knowledge of clinic, residential, and outpatient settings which includes a contemporary knowledge of theories and practice including evidence-based practices and techniques. Possesses the analytical ability to research, assemble, and compile information and data, evaluate the results against appropriate standards, and recommend corrective action where indicated. Provides direct patient care as a Social Worker and direct services to selected patients and/or selected treatment programs. Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships and exercises professional judgment to provide treatment for Veterans. Provides direct service to the HUD/VASH program, either as direct line Social Worker or as delegator of these services. Provides expert clinical services to Veterans served by the VA Medical Center's HUD-VASH Programs. Reviews and translates research into practical interventions for improved patient treatment outcomes. Consults with Medical Center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues. Assesses the need for referral for additional services for Veterans. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 Am-4:00 PM Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized 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 VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Telework: Available on an Ad-Hoc basis only. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

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