An employer is looking for a Social Worker in the Los Angeles, CA area. This person will be responsible for supporting chronically homeless Veterans by providing psychosocial services to Veterans who are residing in stable housing through HUD's Section 8 voucher system. This person shall provide clinical staff who function as the primary case manager for Veterans residing in the program and serve as a liaison between the housing authority, property management, and the VA. The social worker will spend 95% of their time providing social work activities and 5% of their time involved in meetings and required medical center training necessary to perform the required duties. The primary focus will be on veteran care for those who are confronted with crisis, homelessness, substance abuse, life-threatening illnesses, traumatic losses, chronic diseases, and/or disabilities including chronic mental illness. This includes social and environmental concerns that can cause challenges in participating in treatment or impede the Veteran's success and healthy living. The contract clinical staff functions within the policies of VAGLAHS and shall perform the following duties:
* Providing housing-search assistance by locating suitable housing in the community and at project-based voucher locations and help maintain an inventory of safe available units accepting rental subsidies; assisting Veterans with completion and submission of rental applications and credit reports; communicating with landlords to secure and maintain housing; conducting outreach to prospective landlords and property management groups on behalf of homeless Veterans; educating individuals and organizations on the benefits of leasing to Veterans; meeting Veterans at housing units both for viewing and walk-through purposes; assisting Veterans in obtaining move-in and security deposits, as well as furniture and household items; facilitating individual and group housing searches; creating outreach materials for landlords; participating in Public Housing Authority (PHA) sponsored landlord outreach and appreciation events.
* Providing and document housing-related advice to Veterans via face to face or telephone contact using required documentation systems including the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) and the Homeless Operational Management Electronic System (HOMES) and/or other required centralized documentation systems that may be developed during the course of the contract.
Participation in scheduled meetings to review and evaluate the services provided to our Veterans, identify opportunities to improve the services delivered, and recommend corrective action when problems exist.
Coordinating with other stakeholders in the VAGLAHS CERS Service including Transitional Housing, Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC), Domiciliary, Employment Services, Quality Management, and the Homeless Patient Aligned Care Teams (HPACT) Clinic.
Complying with VA and VAGLAHS information and security policy and procedures.
Utilizing clinical judgment in the assessment of Veterans' problems and strengths.
Completing assessments and other documentation as required, including psychosocial assessments and assessments as needed per program regulations.
Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with Veterans and significant others.
Developing, coordinating, and carrying out treatment plans, as appropriate, under the direction of the HUD-VASH Supervisor.
Documenting and reporting suspected cases of abuse within the required timeframe and in conjunction with a discussion with the designated HUD-VASH Supervisor.
Mobilizing VA and community resources on behalf of Veterans and informs Veterans and/or their families about these resources.
Interviewing Veterans/families to assess resources needed in the areas of housing, financial assistance, extended-care facility placement, transportation, home help, support groups, respite, day healthcare, day treatment programs, legal aid, and other services.
Completing clinical reminders, encounters, and progress notes at each encounter with the Veteran.
Completing the Suicide Risk assessment for at-risk patients.
Completing/closing all assigned consults.
Under the direction of the VASH Supervisor, coordinate and oversee the process for placement into community nursing homes, rehabilitation programs, substance-abuse programs, emergency shelters, board and care facilities, homeless transitional housing programs, the Domiciliary, and other various VA and community program locations.
Assisting Veterans with maintaining permanent housing at the individual desired location.
Assisting Veterans and Veteran families with identified psychosocial needs, patient/family resistance, or complex problems.
Communicating verbally and in writing with members of the interdisciplinary team regarding the patient's plans and resource linkages.
Working with community resources to clarify and expand their services for VAGLAHS patients/families.
Maintaining and updating resource files in assigned areas of community resource needs such as transportation, meal programs, housing/shelters, adult daycare, support groups, Department of Public Social Services, extended care facilities, and other resources as required by VAGLAHS.
Documenting Veteran-care activities in VAGLAHS Medical Records in accordance with Departmental standards and VA policies.
Performing other ancillary duties as requested by the designated social work lead and/or the CERS Clinical or Administrative Directors.
Communicating with staff at other VA facilities and community agencies. With the consent of the Veteran, provide needed medical/psychosocial information to support referrals for continuity of care.
Sharing information about resources with the team and other CERS and Medical Center Staff.
Complying with the VAGLAHS Medical Center and Care Line directives, procedures, policies, and statistical requirements.
Completing incident reports, inquiries/controlled correspondences, and reports when requested and with the support and guidance of the designated social work lead.
Participating in VA stand-downs during regular assigned tour of duty, when requested.
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· Hold a master's degree from an accredited program.
Masters in Behavioral Sciences
· 1 year experience working in a healthcare facility (no new grads)
· ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Certification
CA Driver's License + their own vehicle -- could be transporting a veteran