The Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) is seeking a Social Worker (Program Coordinator) HUD/VASH Coordinator. This position will be located in Houston, TX. Current, permanent VA employees and Federal employees from other federal agency should apply under CBST-11343938-22-LG. The incumbent independently provides psychosocial assessment and case management services to eligible veterans and their family members to meet biological, psychological, social, and environmental needs; largely on an administrative and systemic level. The health care and psychosocial problems and needs are complex and require clinical oversight, coordination and creative problem-solving. The HUD-VASH Coordinator may also function as team leaders of the lower grade HUDVASH case managers with specific administrative responsibilities. The HUD-VASH coordinator is responsible for ensuring that the staff of the program adheres to established performance measures and policies as it relates to voucher issuance, tracking and management and has responsibility to track, impact and plan for performance measures focused on housing (and maintaining housing) of Veterans. Independently performs case finding functions and outreach, identifying and screening patients for psychosocial needs to assist with voucher issuance, briefing and housing placement and status. Incumbent must possess the knowledge and ability to independently implement treatment modalities, provide counseling or psychotherapy for individuals, families and groups. Administers information and analytical systems to evaluate and enhance the quality of service provided to patients. Develops and implements information systems to track service activities including visits, referrals, inpatient days, patient demographics, equipment utilization and patient satisfaction. Independently identifies high-risk patients and may provide case management services and/or linkage to appropriate services in the short term that will assist with obtaining/maintain a HUD-VASH voucher. Incumbent provides crisis intervention services, seeking to address the cause as well as the presenting complaint, coordinates family conferences and serves as liaison to family members. Has working knowledge and experience in use of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures. This includes acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8am to 4:30pm; Telework: Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Title/Functional Statement #:Social Worker (Program Coordinator) - HUD/VASH Coordinator/PD000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required