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 (Program Coordinator) serves as the GPD Liaison and monitors, coordinates, and provides oversight of services delivered by community-based programs funded under VA's Homeless Providers Grant & Per Diem Program. The role ensures veterans receive high-quality supportive housing and services consistent with federal regulations and national policy. Authority for the program derives from VHA Directive 1162.01 dated November 17, 2020.
The Social Worker - GPD Liaison has experience that demonstrates advanced practice skills and sound professional judgment with at least two years in an area of specialized social work practice. The Social Worker is licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level, which includes passage of an ASWB advanced generalist or clinical examination.
The Social Worker interfaces with all GPD grantees in the medical center's catchment area, conducts inspections, coordinates placements and authorizations, and monitors performance and compliance against national GPD goals, per-diem rules, and program agreements. VA medical centers must ensure that veterans in community-based funded programs receive quality services.
The Social Worker is responsible for the oversight of these services and the case management of the veterans who receive them. Additional duties include, but are not limited to: Provide and coordinate case management at GPD sites; verify veteran status using approved systems; and ensure admissions align with the GPD veteran definition (no length-of-service minimum; dishonorable and certain court-martial discharges excluded).
Maintains a field presence more than 75% of the time and transport Veterans to scheduled appointments when alternative transportation options cannot be arranged. Link veterans to VA clinical services, benefits, and community resources; and coordinate transitions to permanent housing (including Transitions in Place), HUD-VASH, SSVF, employment support, and income benefits. Maintains participant records in HOMES; ensure confidentiality consistent with local policy.
Leads or participates in initial and annual inspections using the national checklist; and confirms Life Safety Code compliance, including the requirement that all facilities be protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system unless specifically exempted. Verifies length-of-stay controls: no veteran may remain longer than 24 months except under permitted exceptions, and no more than one-half of veterans may reside at a facility longer than 24 months at any time.
Conduct and document quarterly performance assessments with grantees, completed no later than January 30, April 30, July 30, and October 30; compare accomplishments to GPD performance goals; identify problems; propose solutions; and retain administrative records. Additional duties as assigned.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm 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 VHAVISN04HREDRP@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) 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. 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.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
alexus.butler@va.gov · 304-579-0124
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $104838 – $136293/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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