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Social Worker-Geriatric and Extended Care

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time social worker job with the Veterans Health Administration at the Durham VA Medical Center in Durham, NC. The social worker manages care for Veterans in geriatric and extended care programs, such as Community Living Centers, the Community Nursing Home Program, and the COACH program for older adults at home. The work is Monday to Friday day shifts, with ad-hoc telework allowed and no travel required.

Telework eligible1 vacancy

It may close early. This job will close once the VA receives 30 applications, which may happen before the official closing date.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

The job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply, and the announcement says non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.

What you would do

  • Complete psychosocial assessments for Veterans and their families.
  • Take part in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning.
  • Plan discharges with Veterans, families, and the care team.
  • Connect Veterans and families with VA and community resources.
  • Run counseling sessions and supportive groups for Veterans and families.
  • Advise on VA benefits, community services, and advance directives.

Do you qualify for GS-11?

With experience: For the GS-11 level, you need at least one year of experience after your master's in social work, at the GS-9 level or higher, in health care or another social work setting. You also need a state license to practice social work independently. The announcement also lists knowledge and skill areas, such as community referrals, psychosocial assessments, and treatment planning.

With education: You need a master's degree in social work from a school fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Schools in candidacy status do not count until they are fully accredited. A doctoral degree in social work cannot replace the master's degree, but it can replace the one year of experience at the GS-11 level.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • State license or certification to practice social work independently at the master's level

How to apply well

What to send:

  • State social work license
  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV) showing dates and hours
  • Transcript, required for the package and needed if you use education to qualify
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
  • SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications, based on your questionnaire, resume, and documents. Your experience and documents will be verified, and the VA may run reference checks. Missing or incorrect information may lead to an ineligible rating or a lower score.

Tips for this job:

  • Make sure your resume or CV lists your master's degree in social work, the school's CSWE accreditation, and your state license.
  • Include a transcript in your application package, since it is required and needed if you use education to qualify.
  • The 2-page resume limit does not apply here, so send a longer resume or CV that clearly shows dates and hours worked.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Incentives and relocation: Not authorized: relocation or recruitment incentives and permanent change of station (PCS) moves.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable identification, including REAL ID compliant forms
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required, or an approved exemption
  • 1 or 2-year trial period

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$89,045 – $115,765 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-11 · General Schedule
Location
Durham, North Carolina
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Social Work (0185)
Announcement
CBTA-13098361-27-LD

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