Job Description
Social Worker- Clinical Assessor (Caregiver Support) is listed by Veterans Health Administration in Grand Rapids. The Veterans Health Administration is hiring a Social Worker- Clinical Assessor for the Caregiver Aid Plan at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center, serving the Grand Rapids, MI domain.
This role focuses on carrying out home assessments as part of the Scheme of wrap up Assistance for Family Caregivers, evaluating the requires of Veterans and their caregivers through face-to-face or virtual visits.
You’ll collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, generate educational instruments, and provide clinical interventions to address caregiver pressure and social demands.
This role is perfect for licensed clinical social workers with a master's degree from a CSWE-accredited plan who wish to make a straight impact on the lives of Veterans and their families.
This role is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Scheme (EDRP), offering up to $200,000 in student loan repayment.
Salary & Compensation
Salary: $70,459 - $110,830 per year.
Qualification
To qualify for this Social Worker position at the GS-9 or GS-11 grade, you must gather basic conditions including U.S. Citizenship, a master's degree in social function from a CSWE-accredited school, and state licensure or certification at the independent practice level (for GS-11).
- U.S. Citizenship called for; non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens can’t be recruited.
- Master's degree in social work from a school completely accredited by the Council on Social Perform Education (CSWE).
- Doctoral degree in social operate can’t substitute for the master's degree.
- Licensure: Must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social function at the master's degree level. For GS-11, licensure is needed; GS-9 may have a temporary exception.
- English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English.
- GS-9: No background beyond core needs; must display KSAs covering aptitude to assess psychosocial functioning, put in place treatment modalities, and perform with diverse populations.
- GS-11: One year of post-MSW know-how equivalent to GS-9 in health care or social work settings, plus independent practice licensure.
- Expertise must be post-MSW and right away related to skilled social work practice.
- Volunteer operate, such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps, is credited as qualifying background.
- Candidates pending completion of educational or licensure conditions may be referred but can’t be hired until all requirements are met.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct home assessments as part of the submission or reassessment procedure for the Program of complete Assistance for Family Caregivers.
- Participate in face-to-face or virtual contact with caregivers and Veterans to assess function and require for personal care services.
- Apply and uphold a records monitoring system to measure program efficacy and assist with collecting and analyzing area figures reports.
- Advise and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams throughout the medical center on caregiver matters.
- Build educational resources, build programs, and carry out training focused on particular caregiver wants and concerns.
- Run clinical interventions with Veterans, caregivers, and families to spot caregiver strain, psychiatric illness, emotional distress, and social requires.
- Supply referrals to VA medical and mental health treatment, VA advantages, community-based social solutions, and other non-VA entitlements.
- Assist as a consultant for managing intricate procedures that caregivers, Veterans, and families encounter when interacting with state and community systems.
Conditions & Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Selective Offering Registration called for for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Subject to background/security investigation.
- Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination plan is needed for all VA Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- Possess and maintain a valid State Driver's License.
- Must serve a 1 or 2-year trial period.
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- REAL ID compliant identification called for for pre-employment (driver's license or state ID).
Benefits
- Eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Scheme (EDRP) with up to $200,000 in student loan repayment.
- Finish federal gains package including health insurance, retirement, and paid leave.
- Permanent full-time appointment with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Access to profession development and advancement opportunities within VA.
How You Will Be Evaluated
- Your submission, resume, and supporting documents will be reviewed to confirm you encounter qualification and eligibility needs.
- You’ll be evaluated located on how well you gather the qualifications, covering experience, education, and licensure.
- A referral certificate is issued to the hiring manager for qualified candidates.
- Referred you may be contacted for an meeting.
- All referred candidates get a concluding notification once a picking decision is built.
- Pre-employment reference verifies are conducted to verify details and help with last shortlisting.
Required Documents
- Resume (no page restrict; use the usual Clinical Resume Document if offered).
- SF-50/Notification of Personnel Action (for existing/former federal employees).
- Transcript (to verify master's degree in social work from CSWE-accredited plan).
- Include Letter (optional).
- DD-214/Statement of Solution (for veterans' preference).
- Disability Letter (Schedule A or VA) if suitable.
- License (proof of state licensure or certification).
- Expert Certification (if relevant).
- Separation Observe (RIF) if suitable.
- SF-15 (if claiming veterans' preference).
How to Apply
- To register, go to the formal submission portal and unseal the announcement. With your the authorized submission portal account (or produce one) and finalize the online submission questionnaire. Attach your federal resume, transcripts, and any needed documents such as SF-50 or licensure. Review your submission and click Hand in My Answers before the due date. Ensure all documents are uploaded by 11:59 PM ET on 07/30/…
Additional Information
- First sphere of consideration: present permanent employees of Battle Creek VA Medical Center and its associated clinics.
- Second field of consideration: existing Federal Employees within the Excepted offering.
- This role is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Scheme (EDRP); submission must be sent in within four months of appointment.
- Former EDRP participants are ineligible to put in.
- Telework isn’t eligible for this role.
- Remote function isn’t open; this is an onsite position in Grand Rapids, MI.
- Contact Alexander Phillips at 317-681-4780 or [email protected] for questions.
- The 2-page resume need doesn’t register; you may upload a longer resume in the 'Other' document field.
- Veterans' preference doesn’t put in for internal or present permanent federal agency employees.
About Company
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care to over 9 million Veterans each year. As portion of the Department of Veterans Affairs, VHA works medical centers, clinics, and community living centers nationwide.
This role is set at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center, which serves Veterans in southwestern Michigan. Functioning for VHA means joining a public solution institution dedicated to improving the health and well-being of those who have served.
The agency provides structured path paths, competitive federal benefits, and opportunities for skilled rise in a supportive environment focused on patient-centered care.
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