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Program Support Assistant Social Work
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 3 days ago
On-siteSalem, VA$50K – $66KApply by Jun 1, 2026Miscellaneous Clerk And AssistantESFJESTJISFJISTJHealthcare
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Exciting Opportunity! The position is located in the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Mid Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Salem VA Medical Center (VAMC), in the Social Work Service Line. This position provides first line technical and administrative support to the Housing, Urban Development, Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Program, SUD/Contract housing and Healthcare for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program.
What You'll Do
- →The Program Support Assistant is to perform administrative, analytical, planning, and evaluation work in support of the Social Work Service Line and Master of Social Work (MSW) training program.
- →This position assists the Social Work Service Line Chief and the Administrative Officer in providing administrative support for Social Work Service and is responsible for providing administrative and technical program support to the Social Work Service MSW field placements.
- →Duties listed below but not limited to: Performs assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality care, outstanding customer service, and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving Veterans, their families, and internal and external stakeholders.
- →Responsible for providing exceptional personal contacts with Veterans and their families, community partners, referral sources, Public Housing Authorities (PHAs), the general community and other VA program staff, either in person or by telephone.
- →Actively supports the team concept and functions as a team player, working collaboratively across the different services lines and five Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) to accomplish the mission of the facility and the Social Work Service Line.
- →Contributes to team initiatives and continuously strives to improve the effectiveness of the team.
- →Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:45am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: May be authorized based on supervisory discretion.
- →Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Occasionally, the incumbent may be required to assist in moving portable tables, chairs, or audio-visual equipment for use by the Service.
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.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓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 examination 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 dentification 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 will 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 period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
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