Social Worker - Caregiver Support Program

Veterans Health Administration

Marshfield (MO)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 111,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Veterans Health Administration seeks a Social Worker for the Caregiver Support Program to deliver clinical services and interventions to Veterans and their caregivers. The role includes education, program development, community outreach, and coordination with VA and non-VA resources.

The position emphasizes assessment, referral, and support group facilitation, with a focus on caregiver stress and social needs. Work requires inter-disciplinary collaboration and driving responsibilities.

Qualifications

Provides clinical services and interventions to caregivers and veterans.
Educates caregivers, veterans and staff on caregiver issues.
Engages in community outreach and resource development.
Performs continuous quality improvement activities and evaluation/consultation.

Responsibilities

Conducts in-home assessments related to wellness and initial/annual visits.
Assists with caregiver and veteran contacts via telephone/telehealth and VA Video Connect.
Provides referrals to VA medical/mental health services and non-VA resources.
Develops and facilitates caregiver support groups and educational programs.

Skills

Clinical services

Interventions

Education on caregiver issues

Community outreach

Resource development

Quality improvement

Evaluation

Job description

Social Worker - Caregiver Support Program

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Caregiver Support Program Social Worker primary responsibilities are providing clinical services and interventions; program development; Caregiver, Veteran and staff education on Caregiver issues; community outreach; resource development; continuous quality improvement activities; and evaluation/consultation.

Key Responsibilities

VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include but are not limited to the following: Conducts all required in-home assessments related to wellness contacts and inclusive of initial and annual visits. Home Visits may also be required for follow-up to identified high risk situations.

Conducts all required assessments with Veterans and caregivers on telephone and other forums which may include telehealth and VA Video Connect. Participates in direct Caregiver and Veteran contacts to identify and assess Caregiver stress burden and the development and application of clinical treatment interventions.

Provides referral to VA medical and mental health treatment and to other VA services including VA benefits, as well as community-based social services and other non-VA entitlement programs. Assists the Caregiver Support Coordinators with program assigned duties. Conducts Caregiver and family clinical interventions to facilitate the identification of Caregiver stress, psychiatric illness, emotional distress and social needs as treatment issues.

Develops and facilitates Caregiver support groups (face-to-face, telephone, or other virtual methods) and educational programs. Distributes educational materials provided by VA, local, state and national Caregiver organizations. Assists with coordination of events and programs for the annual National Family Caregiver Month activities each November.

Inclusive of announcements, advertising of month long activities, and mobilization of participants, educational sessions, and Caregiver recognition events. Demonstrates knowledge of community resources for Veterans and Caregivers. The incumbent effectively communicates with and utilizes other disciplines (e.g., nursing, medicine) to facilitate treatment planning and implementation.

Incumbent effectively communicates with and utilizes community agencies to facilitate treatment, discharge planning, and continuity of care. Incumbent gives evidence of having regular contact and interaction with a variety of community agencies and resources.

Incumbent relationships with supervisors, co-workers, patients, visitors, and the public are consistently courteous and cooperative in nature and overall contributes to the effective operation of the implementation of Social Work services to the veteran population. Incumbent is responsible to operate a government-owned/leased vehicle to properly carry out assigned duties.

Incumbents must possess [and maintain] a valid, unrestricted State driver's license, have a safe driving record, and demonstrate that they are medically qualified to operate the appropriate motor vehicle safely. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: Social Worker/FS00000 Recruitment/Relocation Incentives: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

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 $70459 – $110830/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.