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Senior Social Worker-Veterans Justice Program Specialist

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a Justice Outreach Social Worker job with the Veterans Health Administration, based in Baltimore and Cambridge, Maryland, with 1 vacancy. The social worker helps Veterans who are within 6 months of release from prison or jail, or who are monitored by courts, including treatment and problem-solving courts. The job requires occasional travel of up to 50% across Eastern Shore counties and a valid Maryland and federal driver's license.

Telework eligible1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Open to the public, but only to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. Non-citizens may be appointed only when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.

What you would do

  • Assess justice-involved Veterans' needs and recommend VA and community referrals.
  • Conduct outreach to Veterans in or eligible for treatment courts and Veterans Courts.
  • Work with judges, court staff and correctional staff on policies and procedures.
  • Coordinate care with VA clinicians and report treatment progress to the court.
  • Document Veteran contacts in CPRS progress notes and follow privacy storage rules.

Do you qualify for GS-12?

With experience: You need at least 2 years of experience after getting advanced practice clinical licensure, in a specialized area of social work. One of those years must be comparable to the GS-11 grade level. Experience with the criminal justice system and case management is preferred.

With education: You need a master's degree in social work from a school fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). A doctoral degree in social work cannot replace the master's degree. Schools in candidacy status do not count until they are fully accredited.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • State license or certification to independently practice social work at the master's level
  • State advanced practice licensure, including an advanced generalist or clinical exam (unless grandfathered)
  • Valid Maryland and federal driver's license to operate a government vehicle

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Copy of your state social work license
  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Transcript showing your social work degree
  • Cover letter, DD-214, SF-50 or other documents only if they apply to you

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications listed. Your application, resume, CV and supporting documents will be verified, and errors or missing information may lead to an ineligible rating or lower rating.

Tips for this job:

  • Include a license, transcript and long-form resume or CV, or your application may be incomplete.
  • Be clear and specific about your social work experience with courts, jails or prisons, since the VA will not assume details.
  • Submit your complete application package by 11:59 PM ET on 11/09/2026.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Occasional travel of up to 50% on the Eastern Shore.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment, relocation and sign-on incentives are not authorized. Annual leave credit for prior work or military service may be requested before appointment, but it is not guaranteed.

Conditions of employment:

  • Background and security investigation
  • Pre-employment physical exam
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Required seasonal flu vaccination, or an approved exemption
  • Urinalysis drug screen for testing-designated positions before appointment
  • Online onboarding with REAL ID-compliant identification (required since May 7, 2025)
  • 1 or 2-year trial period
  • Pre-employment reference checks

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$110,910 – $144,186 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-12 · General Schedule
Locations
  • Cambridge, Maryland
  • Baltimore, Maryland
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
50% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Social Work (0185)
Announcement
CBTF-13099713-27-CW

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