This position works for the Community Housing and Outreach Services (CHOS) Program within Social Work Service for the VA Puget Sound Health Care System. The VA Puget Sound Health Care System is a multi-site medical center that includes a major-medical facility in Seattle, WA, outpatient and residential facilities at the American Lake division in Tacoma, WA and seven Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC's) spread throughout the Puget Sound area.
The position serves five primary purposes: to provide administrative support to over 120 staff members of varying professional disciplines and trainees who comprise the Community Housing and Outreach Services (CHOS) Program within Social Work Service, to assess Veterans' needs and triage to the appropriate program/department or Social Worker, provide direct intervention with Veterans and families who have psychosocial needs, maintain networks with other services and community providers to ensure optimal, up-to-date resources are available to Veterans and their families, and to provide outreach and education in the community regarding VA homeless Veteran services, including to returning combat military personnel and Veterans.
Duties may include, but are not limited to: Make an assessment of Veteran needs, identify problems, inform them of the VA services or benefits available. Provide supportive counseling, refer Veterans to appropriate programs and resources. Assist Veterans in linking up with a Social Worker or housing program that can be of most assistance.
Perform a wide range of functions involving the review, analysis and evaluation of the full range of services (functions) provided within this program; Performing consults, referrals and performance measures, Providing professional support in the analysis, evaluation, and presentation of information and data pertaining to the delivery of CHOS services; Conducting reviews and providing data pertaining to a wide range of activities associated with the delivery of CHOS services identifying trends, patterns, and other characteristics in data that may provide opportunities for enhancements in policies, procedures, practices and other operation activities to improve on the delivery of CHOS services.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: May be authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Social Services Assistant/PD41378A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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/.
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randi.tran@va.gov · 509-434-7000 X6680
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $56715 – $73731/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-12.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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