Social Services

Dept of Veterans Service; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dept of Veterans Services in Virginia seeks a Counselor I at the Puller Veterans Care Center to support residents through comprehensive social services.

You will understand how social policies affect daily life, advocate for residents' rights, participate in interdisciplinary care conferences, and help residents access community resources with dignity and independence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field.
• 1 year of long-term care experience.
• Willingness to pass criminal background check.
• Citizenship or work authorization as required by the Commonwealth.

Responsibilities

• Understanding the impact of social policies on residents' lives.
• Advocating for policies that promote social justice and equity.
• Engaging in policy analysis and development.
• Understanding the policies, procedures, and regulations of skilled nursing facilities.
• Familiarity with aging, chronic illnesses, and disabilities common in long-term care.
• Knowledge of available resources and support services for residents and families.
• Collaborating with nurses, physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participating in interdisciplinary team meetings and care conferences.
• Advocating for residents' rights and needs within the facility and with external agencies.
• Empowering residents to make informed decisions and participate in their care.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or other human services related field

Job description

Title

Social Services

State Role Title

Counselor I

Hiring Range

$75,000 - $85,000

Pay Band

3

Agency

Dept of Veterans Services

Location

Puller Veterans Care Center

Agency Website

www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Other Information

Current State Employees will need to restart 12 month probationary period upon hire

Job Duties

• Understanding the impact of social policies on residents' lives.
• Ability to advocate policies that promote social justice and equity.
• Engaging in policy analysis and development.
• Understanding the policies, procedures, and regulations of skilled nursing facilities.
• Familiarity with the aging process, chronic illnesses, and disabilities common in long-term care.
• Knowledge of available resources and support services for residents and families.
• Working collaboratively with nurses, physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participating in interdisciplinary team meetings and care conferences.
• Understanding the roles and responsibilities of other team members. advocating for residents' rights and needs within the facility and with external agencies.
• Empowering residents to make informed decisions and participate in their care.
• Promoting independence and dignity for residents.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.

Minimum Qualifications

• College graduate with a Bachelors in Social Work or other human services related field.
• 1 year of Long-term care experience

Eligibility and Application Details

The commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative hiring process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disabilities (COD) provided by the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability.

If you need to obtain a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get the AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Contact Information

Name: Beth Rinker

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