Senior Social Worker (Clinical Assessor)

Quick Facts

• Role: Senior Social Worker (Clinical Assessor)

• Focus: Caregiver Support Program assessments for Veterans and caregivers

Description

The independently licensed Senior Social Worker will serve as a Clinical Assessor for the Caregiver Support Program, using advanced knowledge of benefits and services from federal, state, and private resources. The role performs standardized functional and mobility assessments—including home assessments—to support caregiver eligibility decisions by the Centralized Eligibility and Appeals Team (CEAT). The position also tracks Functional Assessment consults, supports caregiver awareness events, and coordinates services with community partners.

Responsibilities

• Assess a Veteran’s functional needs and need for personal care services using standardized assessments

• Conduct initial home assessments for application and reassessment processes

• Respond to CEAT inquiries and track/process Functional Assessment consults

• Coordinate caregiver awareness events (e.g., National Family Caregivers Month)

• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners to support system navigation and service coordination

• Maintain knowledge of local VA programs and relevant federal/state legislation related to caregiver initiatives

• Perform regular home visits and attend outreach events as needed

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases

• Paid time off: 37–50 days annually (13–26 annual leave, 13 sick leave, 11 federal holidays)

• Parental leave: up to 12 weeks paid after 12 months of employment

• Child care subsidy (eligibility-based)

• Retirement: federal pension and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contributions

• Insurance options: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care

• Trial period requirement as a condition of employment