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Social Worker (Outreach/Prevention Case Manager & HCHV/HUD VASH)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time Social Worker job at the Bath VA Medical Center in Bath, NY, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The worker reaches out to homeless or at-risk Veterans and manages cases for the HCHV and HUD-VASH housing programs. The job includes travel of 25% or less and may qualify for the Education Debt Reduction Program, a student loan repayment program.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

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

  • Agency employees onlyOnly current employees of the hiring agency.
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Applicants are considered in this order: first, current permanent VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System employees (including current and past health professions trainees); second, current permanent VA employees; third, all U.S. citizens.

What you would do

  • Conduct outreach to at-risk Veterans in the community.
  • Assess Veterans' psychosocial needs and create treatment plans.
  • Verify Veterans' eligibility for VA and non-VA resources.
  • Case manage Veterans enrolled in HCHV and HUD-VASH programs.
  • Visit HUD-VASH apartments to check that housing is safe.
  • Collect and submit program data and HOMES assessments.

Do you qualify for GS-9 to GS-11?

With experience: For GS-9, you need a master's degree in social work and state licensure, with no extra experience required. For GS-11, you need at least 1 year of post-master's social work experience comparable to GS-9 in health care or social work settings, plus independent licensure. Experience counts only if it came after you earned your master's degree.

With education: You need a master's degree in social work from a school fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). A doctoral degree in social work cannot replace the master's degree. For GS-11, a doctoral degree in social work may replace the one year of clinical experience.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • State license or certification to practice social work independently at the master's level (required for GS-11; GS-9 may be waived temporarily)

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or CV listing duties under each job title
  • Transcript if you use education to qualify
  • Copy of your state social work license
  • SF-50 showing one year time-in-grade if you are a current or former federal employee
  • DD-214 or Statement of Service if applicable
  • Disability letter (Schedule A or VA) if applicable
  • Cover letter if applicable

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the qualifications, based on your online questionnaire and documents. Your answers are checked against your resume, and missing or unclear details may lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must list the duties you performed under each job title, or you may lose consideration.
  • If you use your degree to qualify, include an official transcript showing your social work master's degree.
  • The full application package, including required documents, must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on 11/16/2026.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Travel is 25% or less. Work includes time outside the office, such as in your car, patients' homes, or at community partner sites.

Incentives and relocation: Eligible applicants may qualify for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), which can repay up to $200,000 in student loans. You must submit the EDRP application within four months of appointment, and former EDRP participants cannot apply for the incentive. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable ID; non-REAL ID licenses not accepted after May 7, 2025
  • Annual seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption
  • 1 or 2-year trial period
  • Must keep a full, valid, unrestricted license to stay in the position
  • Physical requirements under VA Handbook 5019

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
$61,722 – $97,087 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-9 to GS-11 · General Schedule
Location
Bath, New York
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
25% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Social Work (0185)
Announcement
CAYR-13099625-27-AS

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