Senior Social Worker

Veteran's Justice Outreach Specialist

The GS-12 Veteran's Justice Outreach Specialist (VJO) has clinical social work responsibilities that are primarily conducted in community settings. The VJO has three areas of focus: local criminal justice courts, local police departments and local county jails. The VJO serves as a member of the Mental Health Service Line and is an integral part of the Homeless Programs Outpatient Continuum of Services as these programs are the primary areas utilized in the criminal justice system. This position works collaboratively with the Homeless Program and other clinical teams to promote seamless transition for eligible Veterans into VA services. The VJO will provide time limited case management during the transition process to appropriate services. The VJO has a Masters Degree in Social Work granted by graduate program fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Incumbents may be the sole practitioner in this specialty at the facility requiring the ability to work independently. In conjunction with Social Work Service Chief and Homeless Programs Coordination team, plans, organizes and directs administrative, operational, Veteran and personnel activities in this service.