Supervisor Social Worker HUD VASH

Summary 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. Responsibilities The position is located at VA Central California Healthcare System (VACCHCS), Social Work Service with the Homeless Programs Department. The duties and responsibilities are carried throughout the Health Care System Center including all clinical and other patient care areas involved with the services. The HUD-VASH Supervisor is to provide clinical case management and supportive services to Veterans in HUD-VASH by utilizing the principles of Housing First, a team-based model of care, comprised of multi-disciplinary staff, and shared caseloads. Chronically homeless and other vulnerable homeless Veterans, based on the HUD Prioritization Notice, are admitted to case management to support the ongoing effort to end Veteran homelessness. A coordinated entry process will be performed in conjunction with the CoC(s) where possible. VA Careers - Social Work: VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The HUD-VASH program is outreach, Case Management, emergency housing, and referrals for homeless and at-risk Veterans. The primary goal of HUD-VASH is to reach out to homeless and atrisk Veterans to support them in their recovery and end the cycle of homelessness. The primary component of the program is VA outreach and case management services, designed to improve Veteran's health and mental health needs. As the Supervisor, the incumbent assists in planning, establishing, and implementing policies and procedures; developing individual or group goals and objectives as well as monitoring, operating, evaluating, coordinating and overseeing those staff that fall under the HUD-VASH Program. The incumbent will assure the Social Workers and other clinical and administrative staff whom they supervise are aware of and adhere to all current directives of VHA, meet current JCAHO standards, CARF standards, VCARE standards, state licensure standards, and VA-OIG expectations. The incumbent will conduct ongoing reviews and appraisals to ensure the accomplishment of objectives and adherence to standards set by governing bodies. Coordinating with the local PHA to provide streamlined and timely processes for HUD-VASH voucher utilization. This includes the referral process, voucher issuance, and the leasing process. At minimum, there needs to be a quarterly reconciliation of data between the HUD-VASH Coordinator, or their designee, and the PHA(s) to determine the status of all HUD-VASH vouchers and processing times between referral to the PHA and lease up. The incumbent will identify gaps in service delivery and unmet psychosocial needs and participate with VA and community agencies to develop resources. Assisting in the development of administrative and personnel documents such as position descriptions, functional statements, and performance appraisals. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am to 4:30pm EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. 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 #: 570-08941-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification 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

Created: 2025-11-20