Senior Social Worker (HUD-VASH)
NACSW – North American Association of Christians in Social Work, Modesto, CA, United States
Senior Social Worker (HUD‑VASH)
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Location:
Modesto, California
Overview
This Senior Case Manager role requires advanced practice skills and judgment. Candidates must have at least two years of experience in a specialized practice area of social work, with one year at a GS‑11 grade level.
Responsibilities
Verify Veterans' eligibility for VA medical care and program participation.
Ensure homeless Veterans are considered primary participants for program acceptance.
Conduct psychosocial assessments to determine needs of Veterans and family members.
Participate actively in treatment planning with multidisciplinary teams.
Maintain compliance with VA policies and documentation requirements.
Qualifications
United States citizenship; non‑citizens may be considered only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
Master’s degree in social work from a CSWE‑accredited school.
State licensure or certification to practice social work at the master’s level.
Proficiency in spoken and written English as required by VA Handbook 5005 – Part II – Chapter 3.
Advanced practice clinical licensure and at least two years of experience post‑licensure.
Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities in specialized interventions, treatment modalities, and advanced case management.
Ability to incorporate complex causation into differential diagnosis and treatment.
Experience in developing outcome evaluations and writing policies or practice guidelines.
Valid driver’s license; willingness to transport patients when required.
Physical ability to lift light loads, use of fingers, walk, stand, and operate a vehicle.
Benefits
Competitive salary with higher step rate available for exceptional qualifications.
Paid time off: 37–50 days of annual PTO (including 13–26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid federal holidays).
Parental leave: up to 12 weeks paid after 12 months of employment.
Child‑care subsidy: up to 25 % of eligible costs for employees meeting income criteria.
Federal retirement (5‑year vesting) and 401(k) with up to 5 % VA contribution.
Health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care, and other federal insurance programs.
Non‑virtual position; telework may be ad‑hoc eligible.
About Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health‑care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites, to over 9 million Veterans. VHA Medical Centers offer a wide range of services, from surgery and critical care to mental health and specialty care such as audiology, dermatology, oncology, and more.
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Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Location:
Modesto, California
Overview
This Senior Case Manager role requires advanced practice skills and judgment. Candidates must have at least two years of experience in a specialized practice area of social work, with one year at a GS‑11 grade level.
Responsibilities
Verify Veterans' eligibility for VA medical care and program participation.
Ensure homeless Veterans are considered primary participants for program acceptance.
Conduct psychosocial assessments to determine needs of Veterans and family members.
Participate actively in treatment planning with multidisciplinary teams.
Maintain compliance with VA policies and documentation requirements.
Qualifications
United States citizenship; non‑citizens may be considered only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
Master’s degree in social work from a CSWE‑accredited school.
State licensure or certification to practice social work at the master’s level.
Proficiency in spoken and written English as required by VA Handbook 5005 – Part II – Chapter 3.
Advanced practice clinical licensure and at least two years of experience post‑licensure.
Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities in specialized interventions, treatment modalities, and advanced case management.
Ability to incorporate complex causation into differential diagnosis and treatment.
Experience in developing outcome evaluations and writing policies or practice guidelines.
Valid driver’s license; willingness to transport patients when required.
Physical ability to lift light loads, use of fingers, walk, stand, and operate a vehicle.
Benefits
Competitive salary with higher step rate available for exceptional qualifications.
Paid time off: 37–50 days of annual PTO (including 13–26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid federal holidays).
Parental leave: up to 12 weeks paid after 12 months of employment.
Child‑care subsidy: up to 25 % of eligible costs for employees meeting income criteria.
Federal retirement (5‑year vesting) and 401(k) with up to 5 % VA contribution.
Health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care, and other federal insurance programs.
Non‑virtual position; telework may be ad‑hoc eligible.
About Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health‑care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites, to over 9 million Veterans. VHA Medical Centers offer a wide range of services, from surgery and critical care to mental health and specialty care such as audiology, dermatology, oncology, and more.
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