Social Worker, Family Advocacy & Support Services
Listed on 2026-10-09
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Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Mental Health
Job Title
Allied Health Professional
DutiesDevelops an assessment of the veteran in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the veteran, and family members/significant others, whenever possible.
Responsible for contributing to the development of the treatment plan and setting achievable treatment goals with the veteran, family members/significant others and other HBPC clinical staff.
Acts as a subject matter expert on VA and/or other community resources.
Collaborates with other service providers in reassessing the veteran's needs for non-institutional, institutional services/programs and entitlements.
Responsible for using the current Social Work resource file of VA and community social service programs and enhancing the content to the benefit of the veteran.
Acts as an advocate for the veteran and educates and encourages the veteran to advocate on his/her behalf, thus fostering a sense of independence and empowerment.
Makes rapid assessments and develops crisis management plans.
Provides education related to VA and community resources, entitlements, advance directives/living wills and will refer veterans and families/significant others to the appropriate interdisciplinary team member for identified health education needs.
Work ScheduleMonday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
BenefitsCompetitive salary and regular salary increases
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.
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.
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
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Functional StatementGS 9: 260307F, GS 11: 260308F
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