Social Worker (Community Resource and Referral Center)

The Long Beach VA Health Care System is recruiting for (1) Social Worker (Community Resource and Referral Center) The incumbents primary responsibilities will focus upon Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness with the goal of connecting them to housing (e.g., permanent, transitional), health care, job development programs, prevention services and other VHA and non-VHA benefits.

VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties may include but are not limited to: Participates in team performance improvement and sustainment activities to optimize team efficiency and HCHV CRRC services to Veterans. Enrolls and provides case management services to Veterans as clinically indicated, with special emphasis on serving those who are the most vulnerable. Arranges for provision of care through VHA or community resources in cases in which the Veteran is at risk and eligibility is not yet determined by VHA medical facility HEC Enrollment and Eligibility Staff or the Veteran is only eligible for limited services based on discharge status that is other than honorable.

Utilizes social work professional knowledge and experience as it relates to medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and general treatment procedures. Participates in collaborative planning with the Veteran, family, and the multi/interdisciplinary treatment team. Provides a clinical assessment that supports the Veterans current situation or need based on services rendered in the encounter.

Obtains all required safety training, including training related to suicide risk reduction and working safely with high-risk Veterans, in both office and community settings, such as but not limited to those with severe mental illness and substance use disorder (SUD), those with a history of violence, and those with an involvement with the justice system. Provides interventions in reducing psychosocial stressors to lessen suicide risk and assist with safety planning in support of VHA mission and goal to reduce suicide for our Veterans. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 7:30am-4:00pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: 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. 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: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized