Senior Social Worker

The Caregiver Support Program (CSP) is one of the Veterans Health Administration's (VHA) most rapidly growing service areas, as a result of infrastructure modernization, programming innovation, and expansion of population-served by the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) under the MISSION Act, as well as the Program of General Caregiver Support Services (PGCSS).

Caregiver Support is currently hiring for multiple positions. We have two positions for the Program of Compressive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) for GS12 Senior Social Workers. These positions are responsible for application processing, assessments, as well as virtual and in home wellness visits.

This is a heavy administrative program, in addition to clinical work. A stipend is provided to Caregivers in this program. Skills of multitasking and effective prioritization are necessary for this program.

We have one position in the Program of General Caregiver Support Services for a GS12 Senior Social Worker. This program provides resources, training and support to caregivers of Veterans enrolled in VA healthcare. There is no associated stipend with this program. The incumbent will be responsible for outreach events, creating activities for caregivers, and clinical contacts with caregivers. The Caregiver Support Program (CSP) Senior Social Worker Caregiver Support is assigned to the CSP with responsibility to act as a subject matter expert (SME) within the CSP team.

The incumbent has primary responsibilities to provide clinical evidence-based services and interventions; program development; caregiver, Veteran and staff education on caregiver issues; community outreach; resource development; continuous quality improvement activities; and evaluation/consultation. In addition, the incumbent must be a skilled communicator capable of developing effective partnerships with local, state and federal agencies as well as non-governmental organizations. The incumbent is responsible for clinical programming and daily operations of the program in conjunction with the program coordinator and manager.

Prepares reports and statistics for facility, VISN, and national use. The incumbent demonstrates skill in communication and can develop positive, effective relationships with all CSP stakeholders including Veterans, caregivers, local, state, and federal agencies, as well as non-governmental organizations. They provide referrals to VA medical and mental health treatment and to other VA services including VA benefits, as well as community-based social services and other non-VA entitlement programs. If appropriate, they provide referrals or consults, and in some cases facilitate direct admission of a Veteran to other VA programs including but not limited to the Community Residential Care Program, Respite Program, Community Health Care Coordination Program, Hospice, Home Based Primary Care, Telehealth, and the Community Nursing Home Program.

They are responsible for serving as a consultant for navigating the complex processes caregivers, Veterans, and their families encounter when interacting with government and community agencies. The incumbent stays informed regarding current federal and state legislation directed at assisting caregivers to continue to provide caregiving in an environment that is safe for both themselves and the Veteran. They serve as a liaison between the VA and community agencies.

They participate in caregiver support activities in the local community and state to promote and recognize the role of the caregiver and participates on state and local caregiver support committees. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 07:00a.m. to 3:30p.m.

Telework: Available Virtual: Not Available Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required