Caregiver Support Senior Social Worker

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration; Pembroke (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Caregiver Support Senior Social Worker to deliver clinical services and develop caregiver programs. This role involves community outreach, staff education, and continuous quality improvement activities. The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in social work and experience in specialized areas, particularly the Caregiver Support Program. This position offers a structured work schedule and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Childcare Subsidy

Retirement Options

Comprehensive Insurance Plans

Qualifications

• At least two years of post-licensure experience in specialized social work.
• Must demonstrate advanced practice skills and expertise.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Caregiver Support Program.
• Conduct caregiver and Veteran assessments.
• Provide education and in-service training to staff and caregivers.

Skills

English Language Proficiency

Specialized Interventions

Differential Diagnosis

Outcome Measurement

Consultation

Policy Development

Professional Growth

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Summary

This position is located at the Fayetteville VA Coastal Health Care System within the Behavioral Health Service Line - Social Work Division. The Caregiver Support Senior Social Worker is responsible for providing clinical evidence-based services and interventions, program development, caregiver and staff education on caregiver issues, community outreach, resource development, continuous quality improvement activities, and evaluation/consultation.

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be considered tentatively but cannot be hired until all requirements are met.

1. Basic Requirements:
2. United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited, in accordance with VA Policy.
3. English Language Proficiency
4. Education: A master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work (CSWE) is required. Graduates from schools in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until fully accredited. A doctoral degree in social work cannot substitute for a master's degree.
5. Verification of the degree can be checked at http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation.
6. Licensure: Must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's level. Current state requirements can be found at http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/.
7. Grade Determinations: For GS-12 level, at least two years of post-licensure experience in a specialized area of social work practice, with one year at the GS-11 level. Must demonstrate advanced practice skills, judgment, and expertise in their area.
8. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Demonstrated skill in specialized interventions, differential diagnosis, outcome measurement, consultation, policy development, and professional growth.
9. Preferred Experience: Experience working in the Caregiver Support Program is preferred.
10. Reference: More details can be found at https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
11. Physical Requirements: As per VA Directive and Handbook 5019.

Duties

• Develop and implement the Caregiver Support Program, ensuring compliance with VA initiatives.
• Evaluate and enhance service quality through information and analytical systems.
• Develop and evaluate clinical guidelines and protocols.
• Conduct caregiver and Veteran assessments, including stress and burden evaluations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on caregiver issues.
• Create educational tools and develop training programs.
• Provide education and in-service training to staff, Veterans, families, and caregivers.
• Support colleagues through consultation on caregiver support.
• Facilitate caregiver support groups and educational programs, including telehealth modalities.
• Distribute educational materials from VA and partner organizations.
• Conduct clinical interventions to address caregiver stress, psychiatric, emotional, and social needs.
• Perform regular home visits, respond to hotline calls, and assist with program tasks.
• Make referrals to VA and community services, including mental health, benefits, and other programs.
• Serve as a consultant for navigating complex interactions with government and community agencies.
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
• Additional benefits include paid time off, parental leave, childcare subsidy, retirement options, and comprehensive insurance plans.