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Summary The Housing and Urban Development and VA Supporting Housing Program (HUD-VASH) Social Worker is responsible for case management services to veterans. The HUD-VASH Social Worker functions in a Senior Social Work position, with a dual role as a Senior Clinician and Housing Specialist. HUD-VASH is an intensive case management program for chronically homeless veterans aimed at providing psychosocial services to veterans while residing in stable housing through HUD's Section 8 Voucher system. Responsibilities Duties and functions of the Senior Social Worker (HUD-VASH) include but are not limited to the following: Responsible for providing case management for a caseload of veterans in the HUD-VASH program. The incumbent is responsible for reviewing agreements between Section 8, landlords, Public Housing Authorities (PHAs), and the VA in establishing appropriate referral sites for HUD-VASH placements. Performs home visits in the community to ensure that veterans reside in safe environments in compliance with local housing codes. Conducts community-based visits, made with safety in mind, and follow the Home Visit Safety policy. Verifies the veteran's status, eligibility for VA medical care, and eligibility of program participation. Responsible for ensuring that homeless veterans are considered as primary participants for program acceptance. Independently completes all required documents for the HUD-VASH Program including those which are included in the data collection for NEPEC and within HOMES. Participates in ongoing performance improvement for the HUD-VASH Program including activities related to program specific performance measures. Primarily responsible for independently providing HUD-VASH case management to veterans with complex needs who meet criteria for higher acuity levels. Case management is defined as the provision of services by VA clinical staff to homeless veterans and includes all activities to provide appropriate treatment and maintain veterans in HUD approved stable housing. The incumbent will continuously assess veterans' needs and review case management phase with team and supervisor. The incumbent is viewed by interdisciplinary team members as a senior clinician with advanced practice skills and expertise. The Senior Social Worker provides guidance, case consultation, and support to other team members. The Senior Social Worker teaches and mentors staff and students in the specialty area of practice, and aids in management of the most complex, high-risk cases. The incumbent independently initiates resolution of veteran care-related issues. Independently directs and coordinates clinical and psychosocial services and is accountable for the overall effectiveness of the services provided. The incumbent modifies the services to best meet the treatment needs of veterans, to promote efficient practice, and coordinate with other services offered assuring such services are complementary and comprehensive. Coordinates care including serving as an advocate on behalf of the veterans to ensure comprehensive service delivery, and linking and referring veterans to VA providers, VA Regional Offices, and/or community agencies. Identifies housing options in the community while coordinating with landlords and property managers to negotiate the needs of the Veterans in the program. The incumbent works towards identifying resources for veterans with special needs that make routine housing plans more difficult. Documents independently in the medical record, including psychosocial assessments, diagnostics, treatment planning, progress notes, follow up and referral and documents in the HOMES system. Documentation also may include suicide risk assessments, clinical reminders, Goals of Care, Measurement Based Care, and Advanced Directives. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:30am - 4:00pm, 8:00am - 4:30pm, 8:30am - 5:00pm. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. 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) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. 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) Functional Statement #: 82316F Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. 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). Complete all application requirements detailed in the