This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
We are seeking a Supervisory Social Worker for the Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing Program to join our team at the H. John Heinz III Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Duties Include: Serve as the Program Manager for the Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program and is responsible for the professional and administrative management of a designated area within Social Work Service.
They collaborate closely with the Social Work and Health Care for Homeless Veterans Program (HCHV) administrative staff to assist with the necessary documentation and administrative responsibilities required by HUD and the various agencies and organizations involved in providing quality care to the program's recipients.
Assist in planning, establishing, and implementing policies and procedures: developing individual or group goals and objectives as well as monitoring, operating, evaluating, coordinating, and overseeing the HUD-VASH staff to which they are assigned. Responsible for all performance measures for the HUD-VASH Program and reports monthly statistics to the National Office.
They provide professional, clinical, and administrative management of their assigned HUD-VASH team in the Comprehensive Social Services Service Line under the umbrella of Healthcare for Homeless Veterans Program (HCHV) and community partners. HUD-VASH teams include multi-disciplinary staff, including nurses, social workers, and addiction specialist, who frequently travel between sites and spend approximately half of their time in the community.
Ensure that ongoing, intensive reviews and appraisals are completed to ensure the accomplishment of objectives and adherence to standards set by governing bodies. They collect and submit HUD-VASH Program participant data as outlined by HOMES evaluation procedures on a regular basis as well as in compliance with the VA, VHAPHS, VISN, VACO and HUD documentation and reporting requirements.
The supervisor formulates and implements protocols and policies for the program on an on-going basis to meet the ever-changing needs of the program's target population. Provide oversight of the direct clinical and case management services of veterans and/or families enrolled in the program.
The program necessitates detailed coordination efforts with public housing authorities, property managers and landlords in the following states/counties: Pennsylvania - Allegheny, Westmoreland, Beaver, Washington, Fayette, & Greene. West Virginia - Hancock, Brooke, Ohio, and Marshall. Ohio - Jefferson, Belmont, and Monroe. Coordinates the screening and admission process for the HUD-VASH program.
Uses advance clinical training, insight, and experience to interpret data and to identify viable treatment options, including assessment for eligibility and clinical appropriateness of a HUD-VASH admissions or subsequent discharge. Provides independent consultation and makes recommendations to the interdisciplinary team on the treatment plan.
Routinely interviews and counsels Veterans to resolve various problems or conflicts, and assists the veteran in reaching treatment goals.
A substantial portion of the workload directed by this position is carried out at public housing authorities, VAMCs, and locations that are physically removed from the main unit under conditions that make day-to-day supervision difficult to administer; frequent phone and e-mail contact as well as regular conference and video calls with supervisees and other relevant staff occurs to ensure the smooth continuum of care. A valid driver's license is required.
Work Schedule: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHAVISN04HREDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more 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 Functional Statement #: 02807F
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/.
Lisa.Campos1@va.gov · (412) 822-1089
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $114920 – $149398/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-13.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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