Senior Social Worker

Summary The Senior Social Worker, HUD-VASH Coordinator provides case management services within the Housing and Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Program. HUD-VASH is an intensive case management program for chronically homeless and highly vulnerable Veterans, combining permanent housing support through HUD Section 8 vouchers with ongoing psychosocial and clinical services delivered by the Dayton VA. Responsibilities Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties: Serves as a case manager for the HUD-VASH Program. Assesses Veteran situations, including medical/mental conditions and vulnerabilities. Conducts comprehensive psychosocial assessments involving Veterans and their families. Makes clinical assessments identifying strengths, needs, and psychosocial diagnoses. Supports high-risk Veterans with complex psychosocial challenges Develops individualized psychosocial treatment plans involving Veterans and families. Coordinates care and referrals using internal and external resources. Adapts plans based on evolving needs and response to treatment. Works with diverse populations, addressing conflicting values and barriers to care. Provides direct mental health and substance abuse services to Veterans and their families or significant others. Offers individual, group, and crisis counseling to support Veteran stability and treatment adherence. Gives advice, emotional support, and practical guidance to assist Veterans in resolving problems and making life decisions. Maintains treatment plans based on ongoing clinical assessment, reviewed quarterly and updated as needed. Conducts regular home visits to assess the Veteran's living environment and deliver continuing clinical services. Demonstrates acceptance and encouragement while maintaining therapeutic relationships that involve the Veteran in their own care. Responds to complex consults from interdisciplinary team members, applying advanced clinical skills and expertise. Assists Veterans with housing searches, including identifying suitable units and navigating the housing application process. This position requires operation of a government-owned or leased motor vehicle (GSA Vehicle) to properly carry out assigned duties. This position requires operation of a government-owned or leased motor vehicle (GSA Vehicle) to properly carry out assigned duties. A valid state-issued driver license is required, along with the need to pass a pre-employment driving physical through Occupational/Employee Health to transport Veterans in a government vehicle Incumbent will be given the responsibility of safeguarding all assigned Mobile Data Computer (MDC) units as well as all other technical and non-technical equipment such as scanners, cell phones, two-way radios, GPS devices, etc., which is associated with their assigned duties inside and outside of vehicles The HUD-VASH Coordinator establishes a continuing relationship with the Veteran, evaluating progress towards goals and adjusting the treatment plan as appropriate. The HUD-VASH Coordinator documents independently in the medical records utilizing paper and/or electronic formats, including psychosocial assessments, diagnostics, treatment, progress notes, follow up and referral. The incumbent provides training to students, residents, interns, and fellows from other disciplines. The incumbent develops working relationships and agreements with other organizations and directly coordinates with the designated PHA regarding housing voucher application and award process for each veteran. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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 #: 93279-A Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. 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. 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: 2026-02-05