Social Worker

Provide HUD-VASH case management to Veterans and families in the HUD-VASH program. Case management is defined as the provision of services by VA clinical staff to homeless Veterans and includes all activities to provide appropriate treatment and maintain Veterans in stable housing. Perform regular home visits of HUD-VASH apartments to ensure that Veterans reside in environments that foster independence and safety in the community. Verify the Veteran's status, eligibility for VA medical care, and eligibility of program participation. Provide a full range of services within commonly accepted standards of practice with includes case work, individual, family and group counseling, discharge planning, case management and other services as appropriate. Conduct psychosocial assessments to determine needs of Veterans and family members. Coordinate care including serving as an advocate on behalf of the Veterans to ensure comprehensive service delivery. The Social Worker links and refers Veterans