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 assigned to the Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Program within Social Work Service at the West Texas VA Health Care System (WTVAHCS). HUD-VASH is an intensive case management program that combines Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance provided through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with VA supportive services to assist Veterans experiencing homelessness in obtaining and maintaining permanent housing. The incumbent provides comprehensive clinical case management and supportive services to Veterans enrolled in HUD-VASH. Services are delivered in VA facilities and community settings, including Veterans' residences, shelters, transitional housing programs, Public Housing Authorities, and other community locations as clinically indicated. The incumbent manages a caseload of Veterans with complex biopsychosocial needs, including chronic homelessness, serious mental illness, substance use disorders, chronic medical conditions, legal involvement, financial instability, functional impairment, and limited social supports. The incumbent exercises independent clinical judgment in assessment, treatment planning, intervention, care coordination, crisis management, and housing stabilization activities. The incumbent functions as an integral member of an interdisciplinary treatment team and collaborates with Veterans, landlords, Public Housing Authorities, VA programs, community agencies, Continuums of Care, and other stakeholders to promote housing retention, recovery, community integration, and improved quality of life. Practice is guided by Housing First principles, recovery-oriented care, trauma-informed care, harm reduction strategies, Veteran-centered care, applicable VHA directives, HUD-VASH operating requirements, Social Work Service standards of practice, accreditation standards, and local policy. The incumbent exercises independent professional judgment in carrying out responsibilities and may provide consultation and guidance to less experienced staff, trainees, and interdisciplinary team members regarding housing stabilization, community resources, and HUD-VASH processes. Duties are continued in the Education Section. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Recruitment Incentives. Recruitment incentives may be authorized to full-time, part time[,] or intermittent individuals in their first appointment as a Federal employee or to a newly appointed former Federal employee with at least a 90-day break in service Relocation Incentives. Relocation incentives may be authorized to full-time Federal employees who must change worksite[s] and physically relocate to a different geographic area when the approving official determines that without the incentive, it would be difficult to fill the position with a high-quality candidate. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). 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) Telework: Ad/Hoc Telework may be available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: GS-9: 51453-F, GS-11: 51454-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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