The Eastern Colorado Health Care System VA Hospital is currently recruiting for one GS-9 target 11 Social Worker to work for the HUDVASH program. Applicants pending educational or certification/licensure requirements completion may be referred & tentatively selected but can't be hired until all requirements are met Basic Requirements: US Citizenship Non-citizens may only be appointed when you can't recruit qualified citizens English Language Proficiency Must be able to speak & write English Education. Have a master's degree in social work from social work school fully accredited by Council on Social Work Education, CSWE Graduates of social work schools in candidacy status don't meet requirement until social work school is fully accredited Doctoral degrees in social work may not be substituted for master's degree in social work Degree verification can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify the social work degree meets accreditation standards for masters of social work Licensure. Persons hired/reassigned to social worker positions in GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at master's degree level. Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/. Exception. VHA may waive licensure or certification requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified, pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure/certification examinations. Exception only applies for GS-9 grade levels; GS-11 grade levels & above must be licensed or certified. At the time of appointment, supervisor, chief social work or social work executive provides unlicensed/uncertified social worker w/ written requirements for licensure or certification, including time by which the license or certification must be obtained & consequences for not becoming licensed or certified by the deadline For GS-9 appointments: VHA social workers who aren't licensed or certified at time of appointment must become licensed or certified at independent, master's level w/in 3 years of their appointment as social worker Most states require 2 years post-MSW experience as a prerequisite to taking licensure/certification exam & VHA gives social workers 1 additional year to pass licensure/certification exam In states such as California, Washington & others where prerequisites for licensure exceed 2 years, social workers must become licensed at independent, master's level w/in 1 year of meeting full state prerequisites for licensure Social workers who don't have a license to allow independent practice must be supervised by a licensed independent practitioner of same discipline who's a VA staff member & who has access to electronic health records Failure to Obtain License or Certification. In all cases, social workers must actively pursue meeting state prerequisites for licensure or certification starting from appointment date Failure to become licensed or certified w/in prescribed deadlines results in removal from GS-0185 social worker series & may result in employment termination. Loss of Licensure or Certification. Once licensed or certified, social workers must maintain a full, valid, and unrestricted independent license or certification to remain qualified for employment. Loss of licensure or certification will result in removal from the GS-0185 social worker series and may result in termination of employment. Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met when determining candidate's grade in addition to basic requirements for employment GS-9 Experience, Education, and Licensure. None beyond basic requirements Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills & Abilities, KSAs Candidates must demonstrate all the following KSAs in addition to experience above: 1) Ability to work w/ Veterans/family members from various socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, educational & other diversified backgrounds using counseling skills 2) Ability to assess psychosocial functioning needs of Veterans/family members & create/implement treatment plans, identifying Veterans' issues, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills & needed assistance 3) Ability to implement treatment modalities working w/ individuals, families & groups to achieve treatment goals; requires judgment & skill using supportive, problem solving or crisis intervention techniques 4) Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships & communicate w/ clients, staff & community agencies representatives 5) Fundamental knowledge of medical/mental health diagnoses, disabilities & treatment procedures; includes acute, chronic & traumatic illnesses/injuries; common medications & their effects/side effects & medical terminology GS-11 Experience and Licensure. Appointment to GS-11 grade requires completion of minimum of 1 year post-MSW experience equivalent to GS-9 grade level in health care field or other social work-related settings, VA or nonVA experience & state licensure or certification at independent practice level OR Education. Doctoral degree in social work from social work school may be substituted for required 1 year professional social work experience in a clinical setting in addition to meeting basic requirements Demonstrated KSAs Candidates must demonstrate all following KSAs in addition to experience above: 1) Knowledge of community resources, how to make appropriate referrals to community & other governmental agencies for services & ability to coordinate services 2) Skill in independently conducting psychosocial assessments & treatment interventions to a diverse individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational backgrounds 3) Knowledge of medical & mental health diagnoses, disabilities & treatment procedures, i.e. acute, chronic & traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications & their effects/side effects & medical terminology to formulate treatment plans 4) Skill in independently applying various treatment modalities working w/ individuals, families & groups who're having variety of psychiatric, medical & social problems to reach treatment goals 5) Ability to provide consultation services to new social workers, social work graduate students & staff about psychosocial client needs & psychosocial problems impact on health care & adherence to treatment Preferred Experience: LCSW license, HUDVASH &/or working w/ homeless pop exp, clinical case management exp; discharge planning in hospital or adult or child protective services exp & complete resource lifecycle exp Reference: Please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ for more information on qualification standard Vacancy full performance level is a GS-11 Applicants may be selected as either GS-9 or GS-11 for this vacancy Physical Requirements: Must be able to exercise patience, control emotions & manage stressful situations Must be able to prepare, transcribe & analyze data & figures Often lift/carry <15 lbs; papers, books, laptop or small items Frequent: reading, wrist, hands & fingers use, computer, mouse & keyboard use, sit, walk, stand, climb/descend stairs & bend Simultaneous rapid mental/muscular coordination Must be able to pass & maintain BLS certification Must possess & maintain valid state driver's license For complete physical standards see VA Handbook 5019 ["Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf Social Work: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Social-Worker-Career-Flyer.pdf The full performance level of the Social Worker HUDVASH duties include, but aren't limited to the following: Responsible for HUDVASH case management for assigned caseload e.g. all activities to provide appropriate treatment & maintain Veterans in HUD approved stable housing Reviews agreements between Section 8, landlords, Public Housing Authorities & VA to establish referral sites for HUDVASH placements Performs site visits of HUDVASH residences to ensure Veterans reside in safe environments in compliance w/ local housing codes Verifies Veteran's eligibility for VA medical care & program participation Collects/submits HUDVASH Program data per NEPEC evaluation procedures Coordinates care & serves as advocate on behalf of Veterans to ensure comprehensive service delivery & links/refers Veterans to VA Medical Center, VA Regional Offices & community agencies Complies w/ criminal conflict of interest laws & Executive Branch Standards of conduct to avoid conflicts of interest while serving as the HUD-VASH Case Manager Participates in the HUDVASH Program conference calls & attends training Follows all policies & Standard Operating Procedures to include policies & documentation requirements for CARF & The Joint Commission accreditation Engages in program planning & development, informs supervisor of shifting trends w/ caseloads & identifies needs & makes recommendations on program procedure/policy Improves professional skills, plans/executes staff development projects, attends seminars & institutes attends required trainings Performs accountability functions such as: 1) documents all contacts w/ patients/families in medical charts & 2) completes statistical & other reports according to VA Medical Center & service policies Works w/ VA Medical Center multi-disciplinary teams & community agencies to develop more effective & efficient ways to deliver healthcare services Conducts psychosocial assessments to determine Veterans/family members needs, be an active Assists w/ treatment plans & discharges, provides individual, family & group counseling & psychoeducational services, case management, consults/educates Veterans/ families on community resources, advance directives & VA benefits Mentors social work students & less experienced social workers Must possess & maintain current valid state driver's license; to travel w/in community, using Government Vehicle or other individual arrangements, to meet &/or transport Veterans, visit clinics, medical centers, community clinics & visit community agencies, partners, representatives & stakeholders who assist/support Veterans Participates educational activities, completes unit based in-services, & mandatory educational activities in a self-directed manner by deadlines Demonstrates positive, effective communication skills & professional behavior that promote cooperation & teamwork Practices good customer customer service and demonstrates VA I-CARE values Participates in unit-based quality of care performance improvement activities, unit based performance improvement measures & results Identifies problem areas by practicing evidence-based practices on unit Perform other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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: Yes, ad hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position .Functional Statement #: PD53163O, 53164O Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized"]

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