Senior Social Worker

Veterans Health Administration; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, at the VA San Diego Healthcare System, seeks a Senior Social Worker for the VASH program. You will serve as a case manager handling intensive housing-related services and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support Veterans and partners.

Responsibilities include communication, data management, and coordination of housing programs. This federal role requires a transcript and compliance with DOE-recognized education rules.

Qualifications

• Transcript must be submitted with your application.
• Education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
• Foreign education requires Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with Veterans, VA staff, landlords, and community partners.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Proficient with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and email to manage housing information and documentation.
• Maintain accurate data within CES and manage housing-related information.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Senior Social Worker serves as a case manager in the VA Supported Housing (VASH) Program within Social Work Service located at the VA San Diego Healthcare System . VASH is a collaborative effort, supported through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 8 rental assistance program, and VA's provision of intensive case management services.

Key Responsibilities

Major Duties: Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with Veterans, VA staff, community partners, landlords, and PHAs. Work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team and to maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and email systems required to manage housing-related information and documentation.

Experience in administrative coordination, preferably in housing or social services Familiarity with project-based housing programs and/or voucher systems is preferred Ability to manage data systems such as CES with accuracy and attention to detail Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external partners Maintain accurate data within the Coordinated Entry System (CES) The Senior Social Worker performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized. Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

Requirements & Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $114695 – $149106/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.