Social Worker (Housing and Urban Development/VA Supported Housing)

Summary
The Chalmers P Wylie Veterans Outpatient Clinic is recruiting full-time Social Workers. The incumbent, professional licensed clinical social worker, will function as a case manager for the VAACC's Housing and Urban Development/VA Supported Housing (HUD/VASH) program. The program is a specialized treatment program area, with collaborative effort with the local Public Housing Authority to provide homeless veterans with Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and long-term community case management.

Summary
The Chalmers P Wylie Veterans Outpatient Clinic is recruiting full-time Social Workers. The incumbent, professional licensed clinical social worker, will function as a case manager for the VAACC's Housing and Urban Development/VA Supported Housing (HUD/VASH) program. The program is a specialized treatment program area, with collaborative effort with the local Public Housing Authority to provide homeless veterans with Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and long-term community case management.

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates
02/06/2026 to 02/11/2026

Benefits & Compensation

$64,406 to - $101,309 per year

Benefits & Compensation

scale & grade
GS 9 - 11

Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Columbus, OH
1 vacancy

Remote job
No

Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed
No

Appointment type
Permanent

Work Schedule

Full-time

Service
Excepted

Promotion potential
11

Job family (Series)
0185 Social Work

Supervisory status
No

Security clearance
Not Required

Drug test
No

Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process
Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure
No

Bargaining unit status
No

Announcement number
CBSR-12879681-26-CP
Control number
856877300

This job is open to
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The public
U. S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U. S.
Clarification from the agency
NOTE: The 2-page Resume

Requirements

does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

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Duties
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VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube. com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU

Benefits & Compensation

of a Allied Health Professional

Social Work: vacareers. va. gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Social-Worker-Career-Flyer. pdf

The incumbent serves as a case manager for the HUD-VASH Program. The incumbent is responsible for data collection, administrative record keeping and monitoring patient or clinical indicators, thresholds and performance measurements. Additionally, the incumbent maintains working relationships and agreements with other organizations and directly coordinates with the designated PHA regarding housing voucher application and award process for each veteran. The incumbent participates in the review of agreements between landlords, PHAs and the VA to establish appropriate referral sites for placement.
The incumbent regularly conducts and participates in outreach activities including field interviews, assessments and referrals for homeless veterans contacted in the community, shelters and on the streets, as well as those who are referred by VA residential programs and facilities. The incumbent maintains current and establishes new relationships with other community-based service providers for the homeless, and when appropriate, represents VA at community service provider meetings.
Incumbent has working knowledge and experience in use of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures. This includes acute, chronic and traumatic illness/injuries, common medications and their effects and medical terminology. Has a general knowledge of veterans' benefits and services related to special programs, service connected

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and non-service-connected pension benefits

• Assists veterans with linkages to organizations that assist with the VA benefits application process.

Requirements.

The incumbent will also be required to perform most (75%) of their

Key Responsibilities

in the community and will be required to utilize a GSA vehicle while performing