Summary
The Community Living Center Social Worker provides a vast array of professional services to the veteran population residing in the VA Maryland Health Care System's Community Living Centers (CLC). Services include provision of high quality case management, clinical treatment, advocacy, supportive services to veterans and/or their family members/significant others, and coordination of linkages to other appropriate VA or community service providers / agencies, as needed, by the client.
Duties
VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Duties include but not limited to: The incumbent must use a high level of skill in assessing and treating the complicated psychosocial problems of veterans as they transition from the Community Living Center (CLC) to appropriate placement alternatives. This is accomplished in collaboration with members of the assigned interdisciplinary treatment team(s), as appropriate. The social worker will develop a psychosocial assessment of the veteran in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team, the veteran, family members and significant others. Demonstrates and understanding of the range of treatment and skills needed for all adult patients including geriatric patients related to their physical limitations, psychological needs, substance abuse issues and age associated illnesses and conditions. The Social Worker is responsible for contributing to the development of the treatment plan and setting achievable treatment goals with the veteran and family members/caregiver. The initial psychosocial assessment, as well as reassessments, will be completed, as specified by the policy for the assigned work area. In addition, a resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) is completed on each resident scheduled for an initial or quarterly Interdisciplinary Treatment Team review. The ITT meets weekly to review those Veterans that are scheduled for review. Review dates depend upon date of original admission to the CLC. Residents are also reviewed for significant changes in their treatment plan. The Social Worker is responsible for developing knowledge regarding VA and community social service programs and utilizing this knowledge to the benefit of veterans. The Social Worker will refer the veteran to needed services. The Social Worker understands the intimidation of bureaucracy and will act as an advocate when it serves the best interest of the veteran and family members/caregiver. When appropriate and feasible, the Social Worker will educate and encourage the veteran to advocate on his/her own behalf, thus fostering a sense of independence and empowerment. The Social Worker is experienced in making rapid assessments and developing crisis management plans. The Social Worker has access to multiple resource directories in addition to previously developed resources to meet the demands of a crisis. In the event of a medical or psychiatric emergency, staff will follow the protocol of his/her respective unit and the facility at the Perry Point or BRECC site. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 26794F & 26795F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: No Permanent Change of Station (PCS): No
Requirements
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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. 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 "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Education
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How you will be evaluated
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. Area of Consideration- Eligible applications will be reviewed and referred in the following order: 1. Current permanent VA employees of the facility. 2. All other VA employees. 3. Current permanent Federal employees of other agencies. 4. All other applicants. Note: Veterans' Preference is not applicable to VA employees or employees of other Federal agencies. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.