Supervisory Social Worker (HUD VASH Program)

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU The Supervisory Social Worker serves as the Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Program Supervisor within the Mental Health Service Line at the Kansas City VA Medical Center. The incumbent provides clinical and administrative oversight for a multidisciplinary team responsible for delivering intensive case management, supportive housing services, and coordinated healthcare to Veterans experiencing homelessness. The position oversees program operations, quality improvement initiatives, staff supervision, strategic planning, community partnerships, performance measurement, and compliance with VA, Joint Commission, CARF, and national HUD-VASH program requirements. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Provides administrative and clinical supervision to a multidisciplinary HUD-VASH team consisting of social workers, nurses, vocational rehabilitation staff, and substance use disorder specialists. Directs, coordinates, and evaluates program activities to ensure effective delivery of case management, housing stabilization services, and healthcare coordination for Veterans experiencing homelessness. Oversees staffing, workload distribution, program operations, budgeting, treatment service delivery, and admission criteria for the HUD-VASH Program. Serves as the medical center's primary liaison with national HUD-VASH program offices, VISN leadership, community housing authorities, and partnering agencies. Develops and maintains systems for monitoring program performance, tracking outcome measures, collecting data, and preparing reports required for local, VISN, and national oversight. Conducts program evaluation activities and leads strategic planning, process improvement initiatives, and operational enhancements to improve Veteran outcomes and program effectiveness. Provides clinical consultation, guidance, and supervision to staff, ensuring implementation of evidence-based practices and compliance with established standards of care. Conducts chart reviews and monitors documentation quality, service delivery, and performance standards; provides feedback and recommendations to staff and leadership. Collaborates with federal, state, local, and community organizations, including housing authorities and homeless service providers, to enhance housing resources and supportive services available to Veterans. Ensures implementation of evidence-based interventions, including Housing First, Motivational Interviewing, Critical Time Intervention, Harm Reduction, and Seeking Safety models. Oversees compliance with accreditation standards, program policies, quality measures, and performance improvement initiatives, including Joint Commission and CARF requirements. Facilitates interdisciplinary team meetings and promotes collaboration among VA medical center services and community partners to coordinate comprehensive care for Veterans. Provides consultation and education to Veterans, families, staff, trainees, and community partners regarding VA benefits, community resources, homelessness interventions, and supportive housing services. Maintains responsibility for implementation of program policies, operating procedures, documentation standards, and quality assurance activities within the HUD-VASH Program. Participates in regional and national HUD-VASH initiatives, training activities, conference calls, and program development efforts to advance homelessness services and improve outcomes for Veterans. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Adhoc Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact visn15edrp@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Possess a valid, unrestricted Driver's License (DL). Have a safe driving record. Demonstrate that they are medically qualified to operate the appropriate motor vehicle safely. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. - Pre-employment physical required Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.