Senior Social Worker

Department of Veterans Affairs

This position functions as a Social Work Coordinator in the HUD-VASH program as a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Specialist. HUD-VASH is a collaborative effort, supported through HUD Section 8 rental assistance vouchers and VA's provision of intensive case management services. The primary goal of HUD-VASH is to move veterans and their families out of chronic homelessness. Actual Location: Veterans Village of Cathedral City, 30600 Landau Blvd, Cathedral City, CA 92234

• VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU The incumbent serves as a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Coordinator for Homeless Program, specifically for Veterans in HUD-V ASH, but will provide consultation as a subject matter expert regarding SUD services to Grant and Per Diem, HCHV Contract Residential Care and Supported Housing in a team oriented, recovery ­based program. The SUD Coordinator supports the Homeless Programs by providing early engagement, and ensuring continuity of care between Homeless Programs that serve Veterans with SUDs as they transition from engagement and stabilization through programs such as addiction treatment programs, HCHV Contracted Housing, and Grant Per Diem Programs to HUD-V ASH. The coordinator will be responsible for collaborating with other areas of the facility to develop provides on-going substance use case management and early treatment interventions to promote sustained stability and abstinence in VA transitional and subsidized permanent housing. These Veterans are frequently homeless due to their SUD activities, so providing SUD treatment support and early intervention promotes recovery, improved quality of life and successful permanent housing. These Veterans are frequently also diagnosed with co-occurring mental health, physical health and social problems that require particular skill in early intervention and crisis management. Provides Outreach services for the Homeless Programs in the community. Provides training for other members of the multidisciplinary treatment team in areas related to substance use disorder assessment and co-occurring disorders. Independently conducts intake and needs assessment of homeless Veterans and their significant others. Identifies symptoms leading to clinical diagnoses of substance use disorders. Provides all necessary assessment functions, e.g. interviewing, psychosocial histories, and substance use disorder assessments to aid in the development of treatment plans. Develops comprehensive treatment plans with the Veteran that address the factors that contributed to homelessness, including substance use disorders and other co-occurring factors within a recovery model framework. Works with the Veteran to realize the Veteran's treatment goals, and reassesses and revises goals as indicated by the Veteran's engagement in treatment. Organizes and conducts individual and group case management and substance use disorder treatment, to include early interventions and supportive follow-up to ensure stability in home visits and facility-based contacts. Provides substance use disorder support and consultation to the HCHVN ASH team as a functional member of this team, to include consultation, interventions, or accompanying other case managers on home visits, when indicated by suspicion of HCHVN ASH participant SUD use. Will serve as a member of a multidisciplinary homeless program treatment team. Will develop partnerships with community agencies, especially those serving homeless and SUD Veterans, with regular contact and communication. Will provide liaison services with other programs referring homeless Veterans to HUD-VASH to ensure continuity of care and promote successful transition of Veterans from one program to another. Will participate in policy making, goal setting, and treatment service planning discussions with other members of the VA Homeless Programs. Provides recovery --oriented treatment with the goal of establishing the Veteran independently in the community at the Veteran's highest level of functioning and quality of life. Maintains a caseload of Veterans in the HUD-VASH program who are experiencing present or past SUD concerns. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (Subject to change based upon the needs of the agency.) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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