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.
The social worker independently performs duties and responsibilities by providing a high level ofprofessional social work services to clients with a broad range of psychosocial and environmentalproblems for the Housing & Urban Development/Veterans Administrative Supportive Housing (HUD/VASH).
At this level the social worker exercises mature professional judgment and the flexibleuse of a wide range of social work skills and techniques in working with clients on a regular basis. VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Major Duties, include but are not limited to: Utilizes a variety of theories and models, which are selected, integrated and adapted to the given client biopsychosocial situation.
Demonstrates the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to the adult and geriatric patients served, including the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs and to provide the care needed.
Collaborates with other disciplines, as indicated, to evaluate, design, and implement programming that is consistently well conceptualized, and provides the basis for carrying out optimal resolutions of biopsychosocial problems within available resources. Functions under the overall direction of the Social Work Supervisor exercising independence regarding assignments and carrying major responsibility for work with other disciplines.
Relates to the Medical Center staff and/or community agencies within the context of the professional role and responsibility. Demonstrates beginning self-assessment skills, and consistently participates in supervisory conferences, identifying professional practice and program issues and is expected to be fully prepared for supervisory conferences and committee work.
Takes an active role in collaboration through formal and informal conferences and/or team meetings with members of other disciplines. Other duties as assigned Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact VISN2EDRPCoordinators@va.gov, 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 #: 0257-A, 0258-A Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
IMPORTANT: 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/.
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/.
maria.pelow@va.gov · 716-834-9200 X22439
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $72737 – $114413/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-12.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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