Senior Social Worker

Rural Social Worker

The HUD-VASH Rural Social Worker oversees all aspects of case management for assigned Veterans, including:

• Conducting outreach, community engagement, and Veteran identification for HCHV and HUD-VASH services.
• Verifying Veteran eligibility for VA medical care and program participation.
• Assisting with voucher paperwork and supporting Veterans through the voucher and lease-up processes.
• Utilizing Housing First and evidence-based models to promote engagement and self-sufficiency.
• Advocating for Veterans with landlords, PHA, community providers, and VA stakeholders.
• Performing in-person and phone assessments, developing treatment plans, and conducting in-home visits.
• Responding to Homeless Hotline calls, connecting Veterans to appropriate services.
• Helping Veterans set and achieve goals related to housing, employment, healthcare, benefits, and life planning.
• Coordinating comprehensive care, advocating for Veterans, and linking to VHA and community resources.
• Managing a caseload from initial assessment to long-term housing stability.
• Providing intensive case management for ongoing support.
• Delivering social work services in individual and group settings, in accordance with VHA directives.
• Participating in program calls, training, and adhering to VHA policies, including data collection and reporting.
• Engaging in program planning, recommending policy adjustments based on caseload trends.
• Committing to professional development through seminars, training, and staff initiatives.
• Collaborating with NMVACHS staff and community agencies to improve service delivery.
• Practicing in adherence to the NASW Code of Ethics and NMVAHCS guidelines.

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 08:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.

Telework:
Ad-hoc

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 000000

Relocation/Recruitment

Incentives:

Not authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized