Senior Social Worker

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The incumbent services as a Senior Social Worker, locally titled Senior Social Worker, Clinical Assessor which requires advanced knowledge and understanding of the services and benefits available for Veterans and caregivers from both federal, state, and private sector resources. As an independently licensed social worker, the Clinical Assessor will be assigned to work independently with multiple VA healthcare services and with community agencies, leaders, and organizations with no access direct clinical supervision. Duties include, however, not limited to: The Senior Social Worker, Clinical Assessor, is assigned to the Caregiver Support Program. This position is primarily responsible for assessing a Veteran's functional needs, including the need for personal care services using standardized assessments -which will assist the Centralized Eligibility and Appeals Team (CEAT) in determining eligibility. The incumbent will conduct initial home assessments as part of the application or re­assessment process for the Program of comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. The purpose of these home visits is to assess for functional and mobility needs and safety as well as to assess need for personal care services using standardized assessments - which will assist the Centralized Eligibility and Appeal Teams (CEAT) in determining eligibility. The incumbent will respond to inquiries from the Centralized Eligibility and Appeals Team and will be responsible for tracking and processing Functional Assessment consults. The incumbent assists in coordinating events and programs for the annual National Family Caregivers Month in November and other awareness events, which include announcement and advertising of activities, mobilization of participants, educational sessions, caregiver recognition events, and caregiver support programs. The incumbent develops and fosters relationships with community partners to assist with system navigation, maintain collaboration and coordinate services. Maintains basic knowledge of local VA medical center programs, community services and VA Central Office caregiver support initiatives. Maintains knowledge of current federal and state legislation related to caregiver initiatives. The incumbent may conduct regular home visits to Veterans and caregivers as well as attend outreach events. Work Schedule: 8:00AM - 4:30PM Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). 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, adopt

Salaire : $92,903 – $120,776/Per Year | Avantages : http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? Augusta Georgia is the home of the world renowned 'Masters' golf tournament and is Georgia's second oldest and second largest city. Please visit the official Augusta website to learn more about this ever changing and exciting city: http://www.augustaga.org/ The Augusta Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center is a two-division Medical Center that provides tertiary care in medicine, surgery, neurology, psychiatry, rehabilitation medicine, spinal cord injury treatment and more. The Medical Center is affiliated with the Augusta University, Augusta, GA and as such integrates teaching, research, and advanced patient care, making it an attractive academic medical cente