Senior Social Worker: Veterans Justice Lead

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligibility

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days/year

Competitive federal salary

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Senior Social Worker to provide advanced social work services, case management, and discharge planning for Veterans in need of comprehensive care coordination.

The role emphasizes coordination of services for justice-involved Veterans and seamless transitions back to the community while operating under an open continuous announcement. Applicants must hold a CSWE-accredited MSW, be licensed to practice social work, and meet English language

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from CSWE-accredited program.
• Licensure/certification to independently practice social work required.
• Open Continuous Announcement; competitive federal hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced social work services including casework, counseling, discharge planning and care coordination.
• Coordinate referrals, service linkages, and care planning to ensure continuity of care for Veterans.
• Serve as case manager for justice-involved Veterans in treatment courts or recently released from correctional facilities.

Education

Master's degree in social work (CSWE accredited)

Licensed or certified to independently practice social work

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Senior Social Worker to provide advanced social work services, case management, and discharge planning for Veterans in need of comprehensive care coordination.

The role emphasizes coordination of services for justice-involved Veterans and seamless transitions back to the community while operating under an open continuous announcement. Applicants must hold a CSWE-accredited MSW, be licensed to practice social work, and meet English language