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Program Specialist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 51 days ago
On-site Marion, IL $62K – $80K Apply by Aug 19, 2026 Miscellaneous Administration And Program ENTJESFJESTJISTJ OperationsHealthcare
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The Marion VA Health Care System is seeking a full-time Program Specialist to join Care Management and Social Work Service. The incumbent will serve as a staff member that directly supports the Contract Nursing Home (CNH) Program and is responsible for planning, organizational development, and evaluation of service operations. The incumbent serves as the primary administrative resource to the Contract Nursing Home Program Coordinator and to the Contract Nursing Home Program.
What You'll Do
- →The incumbent will provide administrative leadership support and guidance to the Contract Nursing Home (CNH) Program Coordinator, CNH Program staff and Care Management & Social Work (CM&SW) Service Supervisor for Geriatric & Extended Care (GEC) Community Care.
- →The incumbent will combine management skills and a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory requirements with exceptional interpersonal skills and an unparalleled focus on customer service, demonstrate prudent management acumen, resource accountability, and effective program execution.
- →The incumbent develops the framework for all system processes within the CNH Program related to planning, directing, monitoring, and improving all administrative functions.
- →Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Telework: This position may be authorized for telework.
- →Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
- →Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Position Description/PD#: Program Specialist/PD105360 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
- ✓In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment.
- ✓The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.
- ✓A pre-placement physical evaluation is not required.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 9405ebf9-cc61-460e-ae13-b41d67368c02
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