Social Services Representative

We're Looking for a skilled Social Services Representative in the Veterans Health Administration based in Columbus, Ohio. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION AT THE GS8 LEVEL YOU MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING: THERE IS AN ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in order to meet the requirements of this position. PLUS SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (SCREENOUT) A Selective Placement Factor (SPF) has been identified for this position. Selective Placement Factors (SPF) are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for the position. Applicants who do not meet the SPF are ineligible for further consideration. The SPF for this position is: Possess a current and unrestricted valid stateissued Drivers License. (Note: We may not accept pictures. Please Do Not submit a copy of your license. This requirement will be verified if interviewed.) PLUS THERE IS A BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: You must have a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in major fields of study such as: social welfare sociology psychology public administration philosophy education anthropology history economics and/or English. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED) PLUS SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Possess two (2) years of experience as a social welfare worker or social work assistant in a voluntary public social or health agency. One (1) year of this experience must have been in a medical setting and equivalent to the next lower grade in Federal service. Specialized experience includes assisting clients/patients with the enrollment process for housing programs serve as liaison with multiple parties to address housing needs interacting with clients/patients and with both clinical and nonclinical staff orienting new clients/patients by providing education resources and information about programs available assist clients/patients with their move into housing conduct walkthrough of apartments providing support HUDVASH clinical staff related to HUDVASH program conduct outreach to landlord and property managers to increase awareness and use of HUDVASH vouchers. NOTE: Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title duties month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is physically active occurs in the clinical environment and in the community while serving Veteran populations with complex needs. While the work does not normally require physical care for a veteran except in an unexpected emergency situation the work may involve some walking standing bending or carrying light items. Competent automobile driving skills are required. The position requires the transportation of Veterans as part of normal work requirements. The staff person as part of their expected duties will need to maintain an active unrestricted drivers license This transportation will be provided in approved government vehicles. The incumbent must meet the minimum VA and VHA medical requirements for the operation of vehicles as outlined in VA Handbook 5019 Part IV Appendix A. The work is primarily performed in community and office settings. The Housing Specialist will be required to walk around the Medical Center and/or travel via government transportation to case management meetings in the home meetings with the PHA and meetings in the larger community often with landlord or homeless service providers. The Housing Specialist may also be required to provide transportation to Veterans and the Veterans family for some communitybased appointments medical court or other justice contacts or to obtain needed documentation or identification. The Housing Specialist may also provide community outreach involving additional community contacts. For more information on these qualification standards please visit the United States Office of Personnel Managements website at https://www.opm.gov/policydataoversight/classificationqualifications/generalschedulequalificationstandards/.

What’s on Offer

The role offers excellent opportunities for top performers to further develop their competencies as a social worker and improving the lives of people.