The Miami VA Healthcare System (Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center) Social Work Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Social Worker. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. You must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The position is responsible for program oversight, monitoring and administration, serving as the primary contact with local Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) and providing case management-based services (directly or through referral) necessary to ensure that Veteran care is coordinated with the VA Medical Center, community health or mental health providers, and agencies that serve homeless populations.Veterans eligible for HUD/VASH come from a wide geographic area.
Their health and mental health needs may be complex and require a high degree of clinical oversight and creative problem solving. Services are provided in healthcare settings and in the community. The HUD/VASH Program requires continuous coordination with the community's homeless providers and coalitions as well as with other local, state, and federal agencies.
Major duties of the HUD VASH Senior Social Worker can include: Works closely with the VA medical center's homeless programs, residential and community care programs, and domiciliary programs to ensure that coordination between these entities is facilitated and veterans direct care, referral, and follow up is contiguous and based on a continuum of services.
Independently provides clinical psychosocial and case management services at an advanced practice level to eligible veterans and their family members in the VA Supporting Housing (VASH) Program to meet biological, psychological, social and environmental needs. Provides support for the Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV)/Community Care Programs including outreach activities, task forces and special assignments.
Provides support to the local Medical Center through the assignment of special projects and/or committees. Provides support and mentoring to social work interns and newly hired social workers. Travel to patient homes and outreach sites is required via government vehicle so a valid driver's license is required for this position. Telework: may be available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: Senior Social Worker (HUD VASH) / #52052F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not available Travel: You may be expected to travel up to 75% of the time - Valid Driver's License required Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm(Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).
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/.
Desiree.Dellafosse@va.gov · (209) 557-6225
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $109327 – $142128/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-11.
This is a Weekend/Holiday coverage is required as well (you will be assigned a 5 hour shift two times per year) - further details to be discussed in interview. position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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