Senior Social Worker

$97,890 - $127,253/Yr

United States Department of Veterans Affairs - Perry, GA

Part-time,Full-time - Senior

Onsite - Perry, GA

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

The Senior Social Worker position at the Veterans Health Administration in Perry, GA, focuses on providing comprehensive support to caregivers of veterans. This role involves leadership in the Caregiver Support Program, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with VA initiatives. The Senior Social Worker will engage directly with veterans and their caregivers, offering clinical interventions, educational programs, and community resources to address caregiver stress and enhance the caregiving experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Caregiver Support Program and ensure compliance with local and VA initiatives.
• Collaborate with the CSP team to provide comprehensive health care services to veterans, ensuring equity of access and high-quality care.
• Provide leadership, direction, and training for staff development and continuing education programs.
• Develop and facilitate caregiver support groups and educational programs, distributing materials from various organizations.
• Participate in direct caregiver and veteran contacts to assess stress and develop clinical treatment interventions.
• Conduct regular home visits to veterans and caregivers, responding to inquiries and assisting with program tasks.
• Advise and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on caregiver issues.
• Create educational tools and implement training focused on caregiver needs.
• Provide ongoing consultation and support to colleagues regarding caregiver support services.
• Serve as a consultant for navigating processes for caregivers and veterans with community agencies.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Master's degree in social work from an accredited school.
• Licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's level.
• At least two years of experience post-licensure, with one year equivalent to GS-11 level.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in developing and implementing educational programs for caregivers.
• Certification or post-masters training from a recognized organization.
• Knowledge of federal and state legislation regarding caregiver support.

Benefits

• Access to the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) for student loan reimbursement.
• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package.