The New Mexico Veterans Affairs Health Care System (NMVAHCS) is currently seeking a social worker to join the Housing and Urban Development- VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) team. As the Rural HUD-VASH Social Worker, the incumbent is part of the interdisciplinary team providing psychosocial services to Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness. They conduct outreach and assessments through in-person, phone, and video contacts.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The HUD-VASH Rural Social Worker oversees all aspects of case management for assigned Veterans, including: Conducting outreach, community engagement, and Veteran identification for HCHV and HUD-VASH services. Verifying Veteran eligibility for VA medical care and program participation. Assisting with voucher paperwork and supporting Veterans through the voucher and lease-up processes.
Utilizing Housing First and evidence-based models to promote engagement and self-sufficiency. Advocating for Veterans with landlords, PHA, community providers, and VA stakeholders. Performing in-person and phone assessments, developing treatment plans, and conducting in-home visits. Responding to Homeless Hotline calls, connecting Veterans to appropriate services. Helping Veterans set and achieve goals related to housing, employment, healthcare, benefits, and life planning.
Coordinating comprehensive care, advocating for Veterans, and linking to VHA and community resources. Managing a caseload from initial assessment to long-term housing stability. Providing intensive case management for ongoing support. Delivering social work services in individual and group settings, in accordance with VHA directives. Participating in program calls, training, and adhering to VHA policies, including data collection and reporting.
Engaging in program planning, recommending policy adjustments based on caseload trends. Committing to professional development through seminars, training, and staff initiatives. Collaborating with NMVACHS staff and community agencies to improve service delivery. Practicing in adherence to the NASW Code of Ethics and NMVAHCS guidelines. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 08:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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.
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Sandra.Carpenter2@va.gov · 818-534-6083
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $101161 – $131511/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-16.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
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