Summary
This position is located at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center (JDDVAMC).The incumbent is a Supervisory Social Work Program Coordinator and serves in a full-time capacity within the Mental Health Service (MHS) within the VA Detroit Healthcare System. The social worker is part of the Mental Health Homeless Programs Section (MHHP). The incumbent is responsible for the oversight of the Housing and Urban Development - Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD VASH) program at the facility.
Duties
Develops, implements, and evaluates clinical guidelines and protocols for the HUD VASH Program. Facilitates community organization and outreach to alleviate problems that may interfere with Veterans' ability to achieve and/or maintain permanent housing. Supervises HUD VASH supervisors and HUD VASH team leads and has programmatic management responsibility for affiliated disciplines: occupational therapy, vocational rehabilitation, and peer support. Provides executive oversight of the HUD VASH program as defined in prevailing HomelessProgram Office (HPO) and Veteran Affairs Central Office (VACO) directives and recommendations. Represents the VA at community meetings, seeking or maintaining members on relevant boards, councils, and task forces. Plans, establishes, reviews, implements, and maintains policies, procedures, and protocols thatsatisfy accrediting guidelines (e.g. CARF, Joint Commission, VA-OIG, state regulation, etc.). Facilitates the development of HUD VASH program goals and objectives. Ensures the impartation and adherence to local directives and/or guidelines thatpertain to HUD VASH specifically and mental health generally. Participates in HUD VASH program conference calls, webinars, in-person seminars, and all training opportunities as appropriate. Establishes and maintains a working relationship with Public Housing Authorities (PHA). Audits/reviews VA HUD VASH records and PHA records to ensure congruency and accuracy. Conducts ongoing and intensive reviews and appraisals to ensure the accomplishment of goals and objectives. Completes gaps analysis as assigned and/or required. Creates, monitors, and updates Operation Plans both locally for the medical center and withinthe Homeless Programs database for VA Central Office. Establishes a process for referrals and admissions to the HUD VASH program. Collects and submits HUD VASH program participant data as outlined by VA Central Office andlocal Continuum of Care/Medical Center agreements. Completes all HUD VASH suspense actions and reports Serves as an advocate on behalf of Veterans to ensure comprehensive service delivery. Complies with criminal conflict of interest laws and Executive Branch Standards of Conduct,avoiding conflicts of interest. Identifies shifting trends with caseloads and updates program policies and procedures based on work experience. Works with Homeless Programs Section Chief, MH Service Chief, and VA Detroit Executive Leadership Team to develop more effective and efficient ways of delivering healthcare services. Coordinates interdisciplinary staffing and work assignments. Provides clinical and case management services to Veterans. Conducts biopsychosocial assessments and assessment updates. Assesses the need for referral for more intensive and/or other mental health services. Consults, collaborates, and coordinates with other staff who provide care to Veteran. Participates in treatment team meetings. Documents all clinical contact as warranted including notations in the electronic health record. Provides clinical supervision to staff, health trainees, residents, and interns. Must have a Valid Driver's license. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Work Schedule: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Monday-Friday. Schedule may be subject to change based on the needs of the Agency.Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized 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 (employees who telework on an occasional, episodic, or short-term basis) may be approved per Agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 94467-0 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. 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. Loss of Licensure or Certification. Once licensed or certified, social workers must maintain a full, valid, and unrestricted independent license or certification to remain qualified for employment. Loss of licensure or certification will result in removal from the GS-0185 social worker series and may result in termination of employment. Valid, unrestricted, unexpired Driver's License and a safe driving record. Loss of Licensure or Certification. Once licensed or certified, social workers must maintain a full, valid, and unrestricted independent license or certification to remain qualified for employment. Loss of licensure or certification will result in removal from the GS-0185 social worker series and may result in termination of employment. 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
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Transcripts must be official or unofficial college transcripts. A copy of your certificate/degree or screenshot of your current classes are not a replacement of your transcript and they will not be used in the qualifying process. Your transcript must include your name and the name and full address of the institution. To meet qualification requirements, your resume should clearly identity the following information for each applicable degree: Name of the college or university Degree earned and the field of study Date the degree was conferred (month and year) Please ensure this information is included directly on your resume so your education can be properly evacuated during the qualification review. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
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. Creditable Experience. The candidate must have knowledge of current professional social work practices. To be creditable, the experience must have required the use of knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics associated with current professional social work practice. The experience or education must be post-Masters of Social Work (MSW) degree. Experience and education satisfying this requirement must be active professional practice, which is paid/non-paid employment as a professional social worker, as defined by the appropriate state licensing board. Quality of Experience. Experience is only creditable if it is obtained following graduation with a master's degree in social work and if it includes work as a professional social worker directly related to the position to be filled. Qualifying experience must also be at a level comparable to social work experience at the next lower level.Resume building tools can be found at: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/applicant-guidance-on-the-two-page-resume-limit/ 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. Area of Consideration - Eligible applications will be reviewed and referred in the following order: Current permanent VA employees of the Facility All other VA employees All other applicants Note: Veterans' Preference is not applicable to VA employees or employees of other Federal agencies.