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This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
03/11/2025 to 09/30/2025
$120,002 - $156,009 per year
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
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No
75% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
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CBSW-12700197-25-MAG
833499700
Current Federal/VA employees encouraged to apply.
The Compensated Work Therapy CWT Transition Residence (TR) and Transitional Work (TW) Outreach Coordinator works at the San Francisco VA Health Care System Downtown CBOC, independently coordinates the CWT Transitional Work (TW) and CWT Transitional Residence (TR) Programs. The CWT TR/TW Outreach Coordinator provides outreach to homeless or marginally housed Veterans who underutilize VA services. The mission of the position is to identify and engage Veterans who are interested in vocational rehabilitation services, would benefit from a transitional living experience, or are experiencing homelessness/marginally housed and would benefit from outreach and linkage to the San Francisco VA Health Care System.
The CWT TR/TW Outreach Coordinator provides Veterans with a range of social work services, including assessment and referrals, clinical treatment, short-term case management, advocacy and service coordination, and linkage with VA and community services. This is accomplished in concert with other members of the Downtown CBOC multidisciplinary team and community partners. The CWT TR/TW Outreach Coordinator possesses knowledge and is sensitive to the vocational/employment needs of Veterans hoping to return to the workforce, and marginally housed Veterans, and has working knowledge and experience in medical, mental health, and substance abuse treatment modalities. The CWT TR/TW Outreach Coordinator is able to complete a comprehensive psychosocial assessment to identify strengths, needs, social support systems, disabilities, and barriers to accessing housing and available treatment options. The CWT TR/TW Outreach Coordinator has general knowledge of Veterans' benefits and services related to special programs, service-connected compensation, non-service connected pensions and benefits that are available on the federal and state levels and through city/county social services.
The CWT TR/TW Outreach Coordinator possesses knowledge of work hardening skills and the philosophy of preparing Veterans for re-entry into regular employment or are not engaged with VA services and require outreach. The CWT TR/TW Outreach Coordinator is sensitive to the needs of Veterans and is aware of the unique challenges in working with Veterans with co-morbid physical, mental health and substance use disorders. The CWT TR/TW Outreach Coordinator must possess a valid California driver's license to be able to drive between the houses and might transport Veterans on activities such as social outings. The CWT TR/TW Outreach Coordinator's work site, in addition to the Downtown CBOC, is the Medical Center's CWT Transitional Residences - located on Lombard Street and Burnett Avenue. Duties also include participating as a member of the Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) team, which includes assisting with screening, admissions and case management needs for Veterans presenting at the San Francisco Downtown CBOC.
Other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm or as determined by supervisor.
Telework: Not available at this time.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact v21ccoedrp@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
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/.
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
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This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/30/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12700197.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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