# Social Worker Associate

Hiring organization: [Veterans Health Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/veterans-health-administration)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/d874d3ae-d4a8-4537-844e-8f061c0ff81a

Listed on Veterans Health Administration's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Entry
- Location: Houston, TX
- Salary: 64446 – 83777 USD per year

## Summary

This role provides administrative and clinical support to a VA social work program, focusing on connecting veterans with health services and community resources during their initial engagement with the VA. The position suits someone with a social work background who wants to help veterans navigate available programs and benefits.

_Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration's wording._

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in social work, social welfare, sociology, psychology, public administration, philosophy, education, anthropology, history, economics, or English
- Two years of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 level in social work or related field
- Federal GS-07 or equivalent experience
- Ability to identify veterans' nonmedical needs and connect them with appropriate resources
- Experience interviewing and gathering information from patients and families
- Ability to maintain accurate documentation and follow VA policies

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890125200