Social Worker Associate

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/02/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-08 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service.

An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade.

Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.

You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in major fields of study such as social work, social welfare, sociology, psychology, public administration, philosophy, education, anthropology, history, economics, and/or English In addition to meeting the Education Requirement above, applicants must have the specialized experience below: Specialized Experience: You must have two (2) years of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Identifying Veterans'/patients' nonmedical needs, including housing instability or homelessness, food insecurity, transportation, finances, education, employment, and caregiver support. Connecting Veterans/patients with appropriate programs, community agencies, housing resources, food assistance, transportation, education, employment services, and other benefits.

Coordinating referrals with social workers; monitoring referrals; and following up with Veterans/patients to confirm that services were received. Interviewing Veterans/patients and families, gathering relevant information, explaining available resources, and providing supportive assistance in person or by telephone. Maintaining accurate, timely documentation of psychosocial needs, referrals, contacts, follow-up activities, and outcomes in accordance with VA policies and privacy requirements.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Works with the program leadership in coordinating the outreach events with the military and other providers and takes the primary role in the logistical support by the program. Maintains a community focus, requiring close alliance with all community agencies and resources related to the veteran population served.

This responsibility includes complete and up-to-date knowledge of community supports, identification of gaps in community services, participation in the development of community needs and acting as an agency representative with other health care agencies when appropriate. Ensures the veteran is enrolled in VA health and is scheduled for an intake assessment. Completes an initial assessment to determine the veteran's immediate and long-term needs.

Works with the veteran and the program staff on planning to assist the veteran with meeting his/her identified needs. Identifies case management needs. In coordination with the Social Work and Nurse Case Managers, identifies those veterans who can benefit from case management services. Receives all external and internal consults for TCM case management Engages in active internal and external staff and provider education.

The Social Work Associate presents briefs on benefits and adjustment to family members at military family reunion briefs and community events, TCM program information and VA health care presentations at community, health organizations, universities, and other veterans outreach events. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00am- 4:30pm (subject to change based on agency needs) Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Social Worker Associate/PD04029A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized