Senior Social Worker (Caregiver Support)

Quick Facts

• Role: Senior Social Worker (Caregiver Support)

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

• Telework/Virtual: Not available

Description

You will support caregivers, families, and Veterans through a caregiver support program by administering information and analytical systems to evaluate and improve service quality. The role includes developing tracking information systems and implementing and evaluating clinical guidelines and protocols. You will also facilitate caregiver support and education, conduct caregiver assessments, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, and provide referrals to VA and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Administer information and analytical systems to evaluate and enhance service quality

• Develop and implement systems to track service activities (visits, referrals, demographics, equipment utilization, satisfaction)

• Implement and evaluate clinical guidelines and protocols

• Facilitate caregiver support groups and educational programs; distribute educational materials

• Conduct direct caregiver and Veteran contacts to assess caregiver stress/burden and support directed clinical interventions

• Advise and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on caregiver issues

• Provide referrals to VA medical/mental health services and other VA services, and to community-based social services and non-VA entitlement programs

• Coordinate caregiver support program events and programs (announcements, advertising, participant mobilization, education sessions, recognition events)

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Selectively registered with the Selective Service (for eligible males born after 12/31/1959)

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Complete VA online onboarding and pre-employment requirements

• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program

• Master’s degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program

• State licensure/certification at the advanced practice level for Senior Social Worker, including ability to provide supervision for licensure

• At least 2 years of experience post advanced practice clinical licensure; specialized area experience with at least 1 year equivalent to GS-11

Benefits

A comprehensive U.S. government employee benefits package is available; eligibility depends on position type and work schedule.