Social Worker (Home Based Primary Care)

Quick Facts

• Role: Social Worker (Home Based Primary Care - HBPC)

• Schedule: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Monday–Friday

Description

This position supports the Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) program by managing and evaluating patient care for Veterans enrolled in HBPC. The Social Worker facilitates HBPC referrals, manages an electronic waiting list, collaborates with program leadership, and coordinates education and ongoing staff needs. The role also evaluates program activities and drives follow-up actions required by internal/external reviews and accrediting bodies.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate approvals for HBPC and other VA in-home program referrals

• Manage the Electronic Waiting List (EWL) for HBPC referrals

• Provide subject matter expertise and collaboration across complex HBPC services

• Collaborate with the HBPC Medical Director and other HBPC directors and leadership

• Coordinate student education programs in HBPC

• Assess staff continuing education needs and ensure appropriate resources

• Manage and track program resources

• Evaluate program activities and implement follow-up actions from reviews/accreditation bodies

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Proficient in written and spoken English

• Background/security investigation required

• Complete pre-employment onboarding and physical evaluation

• Valid state-issued Driver’s license required; must drive to provide home/off-site care

• Seasonal influenza vaccination program participation required

• Master’s degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program (no substitution with doctorate)

• State licensure/certification to independently practice social work at the master’s level (with VHA exceptions by grade)

• Selective Service registration required for eligible males born after 12/31/1959

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases

• Paid time off: 37–50 days annual paid time off per year (annual leave, sick leave, and 11 federal holidays)

• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave after 12 months of employment

• Child care subsidy (after 60 days, subject to eligibility)

• Federal retirement: traditional pension (5 years vesting) and 401K with up to 5% contributions

• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options