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The selected Social Worker will be the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Specialist for Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) and the Heath Care for Homeless Veterans Program. This position provides case management and intervention support to SSVF in a team oriented, recovery-based program. The SUD Specialist supports the SSVF Program by providing continuity of care between Homeless Programs through services to Veterans with SUDs. Applicants pending the completion of certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship Education: Must have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited. A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work. Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work. Licensure: Must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the Master's Degree level. Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/. Exception: Social Workers who are not licensed or certified at the time of appointment must become licensed or certified at the independent, master's level within (3) years of their appointment. (This only applies at the GS-09 grade level.) English Language: Must be proficient in spoken and written English Driver's License: A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. Preferred Experience: Those applicants with at least one year of substance use disorder treatment experience are highly preferred. In addition, those with at least one year working with individuals experiencing homelessness are also highly preferred. References: VA Handbook 5005/120, Part II, Appendix G39. Physical Requirements: The position requires performance of work which involves light physical effort, such as that involved in lifting light files, bending, standing, reaching, operating office equipment such as telephone, copier, fax machine, scanner, etc. In addition, must meet occupational health requirements for driving physical to include approval to transport Veterans in a government vehicle. ["The incumbent provides on-going substance use case management and early treatment interventions to promote sustained stability and abstinence while receiving SSVF services and post discharge until transitioned to another care manager as needed. These Veterans are frequently homeless due to their SUD activities, so providing SUD treatment support and early intervention promotes recovery, improved quality of life and successful permanent housing. These Veterans are frequently also diagnosed with co-occurring mental health, physical health and social problems that require particular skill in early intervention and crisis management. The incumbent must be able to develop appropriate professional relationships with the Veterans and meet the Veteran where he or she is ready to engage in treatment. The incumbent also will need to develop liaison relationships with more acute treatment providers/ programs, such as an Intensive Outpatient Program. The incumbent will provide appropriate group and individual case management and treatment. Incumbents will also be expected to have case management and SUDS experience related to this position. Some of the duties include, but are not limited to; Provides direct SUD services and outreach for SSVF Grantees. Independently conducts intake and needs assessment of homeless Veterans and their significant others. Develops comprehensive treatment plans with the Veteran that address the factors that contributed to homelessness, including SUD and other co-occurring factors within a recovery model framework. Works with the Veteran to realize the Veteran's treatment goals and reassesses and revises goals as indicated by the Veteran's engagement in treatment. Provides training for other members of the multidisciplinary treatment team in areas related to SUD assessment, anger management, and life skills and SUD with co-occurring disorders. Develops partnerships with community agencies, especially those serving homeless and SUD Veterans, with regular contact and communication. Provides liaison services with other programs referring homeless Veterans to SSVF to ensure continuity of care and promote successful transition of Veterans from one program to another. Participates in policy making, goal setting, and treatment service planning discussions with SSVF Grantees and Homeless Programs. Responsible for the collection of statistical data and for reviewing the data to improve performance and delivery of services to homeless Veterans. Knowledge and expert skill in developing and implementing methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services with homeless Veterans with SUD and co-occurring disorder histories. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: The primary tour of duty will be M-F 8am to 4:30pm. However, the selectee may also be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis, based on the needs of the service and patient care.\nTelework: Not available for this position.\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nFunctional Statement: Social Worker-Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Specialist for Homeless Programs\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]