The Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist (VRS) position is located within the Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program. The VRS is responsible for the provision, supervision, and coordination of the rehabilitation services for Veterans or service members participating in various programs. The VRS is the coordinator of services and liaison between the service providers and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Provide case management services including coordination of all rehabilitation services, employment services, documentation of progress and adjustment, and maintenance of case records according to VA regulations. Provide training and supervision to contract service providers to ensure that the services rendered are appropriate and in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Provide coordination of all rehabilitation services such as financial decisions, adjust rehabilitation plans, and coordinate employment services. Implement minor adjustments to rehabilitation plans, if necessary, for the Veteran to meet the goals of the original plan. Research resources and funding available in the community for consumers.
Provide comprehensive employment and post-employment services which include assessing employability and assisting in the development of an employment assistance plan. Responsible for the provision, supervision, and coordination of the rehabilitation services for Veterans or service members participating in the various programs. This announcement establishes a Standing Register to fill vacancies as they arise.
The first cut-off is November 23, 2026, with additional cut-offs through the closing date. See Qualifications for details. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. The grade progression for this position is GS-09/11.
Work Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: This position is eligible for situational (ad hoc) telework only. The selectee is required to report to the official duty station each scheduled workday. Telework may be approved only on a case-by-case basis with supervisory approval. Routine or recurring telework is not authorized for this position. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description Title/PD#: Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist/PD38707A and PD38706A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Bargaining Unit: No
An unofficial or official copy of your transcripts must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to be credited towards qualifications. Provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
All education claimed by applicants will be verified upon appointment. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript to receive credit. Note: You may submit unofficial transcripts when applying.
However, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to provide an official transcript or a statement from the institution (e.g., from the registrar, dean, or other appropriate official) or equivalent documentation prior to the start date. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
HRCDDEU.VBADET@va.gov · 313-596-7213
This position is with Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $61722 – $121371/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2027-01-04.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-29 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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