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.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Care Coordination, Advocacy, Treatment, and Connections to Housing (CATCH) Social Work Program Coordinator provides professional, clinical, and administrative case management for the CATCH Program in the Social Work Service care line.
The (CATCH) Social Work Program Coordinator provides Social Work services on an outreach basis, specifically targeting Veterans experiencing homelessness who have high utilization of VANCHCS and community emergency departments.
Major Duties include but are not limited to the following: Collaborates closely with VA Homeless Programs including, but not limited to, Grant and Per Diem Programs (GPO), Healthcare for Homeless Veterans (HCHV), HUD-VASH, as well as other departments at the VA Northern California Healthcare System (VANCHCS) and community homeless providers across the spectrum on the local, state, and federal levels.
Assists in developing individual or group goals and objectives as well as monitoring and coordinating the VANCHCS CATCH Program, follows VA-OIG, JCAHO and state standards in the performance of duties. Collects and submits participant data into CPRS, REDCap, HOMES, and other VA auditing procedures on a regular basis. The (CATCH) Social Work Program Coordinator independently performs case finding functions and outreach, identifying and screening patients for psychosocial needs.
Possess advanced knowledge of human development and behavior (physical and psychological) and the differential influences of the environment, society, and culture.
Demonstrates a mastery of theories and treatment modalities used with this complex population, an ability to diagnose and incorporate differential diagnoses and treatments, and an ability to work with patients and families who are experiencing basic emotional, medical, and social problems utilizing advanced and specialized interventions and treatment modalities including individual, group, and family counseling.
Works collaboratively with the team and collateral staff to develop the CATCH Program and outreach to VA and non-VA programs in the Emergency Department (ED), Walk-In Clinic, Homeless Patient Aligned Care Team (HPACT), Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supported Housing (HUD-VASH), Mental Health, Substance Use/Dependence, Social Work, and other relevant service lines for increased collaboration and coordination of services.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
Learn more 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) 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: Ad-Hoc Only Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 11255-F
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/.
corina.marquez@va.gov · 415-221-4810 X24039
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $123105 – $160040/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-12.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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