Social Worker- Wage(No Benefits)

Title: Social Worker- Wage(No Benefits)

State Role Title: Counselor I

Hiring Range: $22

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Southeastern VA Training Ctr

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/sevtc/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position supports the facility's mission by serving as agency liaison between reimbursement staff and SEVTC staff while advocating on behalf of the individual in regard to benefits and rights, and counseling individuals or family members as needed.

This position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency or facility need. All SEVTC positions are required to work different shifts and/or overtime as requested.

Ability to communicate effectively and maintain effective working relationships, produce reports, complete Medicaid Renewal packets and work effectively with peers, supervisors, individuals, family members, and community partners.

• Complete Medicaid Renewal packets

• Communicate with LDSS workers to determine needed verifications

• Collaborate and communicate with Reimbursement, Authorized Representatives, and Fiscal to provide requested verifications

• Respond to any changes with Medicaid benefits

• Verify eligibility with monthly benefit spreadsheet from Reimbursement

• Ensure all Medicaid and Social Security forms are being completed in a timely manner so benefits do not lapse.

• Assist any new admissions with Medicaid application

• Complete forms for Medicaid upon Individual's return to SEVTC from skilled nursing facility, including Hiram Davis Medical Center or upon admittance.

Ability to work independently, while maintaining quality performance and organization of multiple tasks in a busy, time sensitive, office environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in social work, two years' experience as a paid Social Worker, especially experience working with individuals who have an Intellectual Disability.

Additional Considerations

Intermediate skill level in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and Google G Suite. Demonstrated skill and proficiency with data entry and database management.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Southeastern Virginia Training Center only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application.

Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.

Southeastern Virginia Training Center offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.

These positions are hourly/wage and not eligible for benefits. Hourly (wage) employees may not work more than 29 hours a week and are limited to working 1500 hours in a year.

Commonwealth's Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx

• or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at 757-424-8545 for assistance.

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

Southeastern Virginia Training Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.

DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment.

Contact Information

Name: DaShanta White, HR Recruiter

Phone: 757-424-8545

Email: dashanta.white@dbhds.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.