Legal Administrative Specialist (Homeless Veteran Outreach Coordinator).

Duties Offers a wide array of special programs and initiatives specifically designed to help homeless veterans live as self-sufficiently and independently as possible. VA's major homeless-specific programs constitute the largest integrated network of homeless treatment and assistance service throughout the country. The programs strive to offer a continuum of service that include aggressive outreach to those veterans living on streets and in shelters who otherwise would not seek assistance, clinical assessment and referral to medical treatment for physical and psychiatric disorders, including substance abuse. Provides in-depth information and comprehensive assistance to veterans their dependents and beneficiaries concerning any matter within the scope of VA benefits and related non-VA benefits. Represents the VBA Regional Office as liaison with local VA and non-profit community homeless specific organizations, homeless advocacy groups and other support activities. As such, coordinates VA benefit programs to best serve homeless veterans and their families. Establishes VBA presence and support at local homeless shelters (day and night), soup kitchens, homeless community centers and other homeless specific agencies. Maintains membership in various community-based organizations, which provide service and programs to the homeless. Provides training materials (pamphlets, handouts, etc.) to shelters, homeless service providers and homeless veterans. This includes, but is not limited to, benefit orientations, counseling, and assistance with claims. When necessary, must be able to interpret and accurately reflect VA policies, procedures, and eligibility requirements for VA homeless programs. Perform outreach functions as part of a Homeless Chronically Mentally Ill Program (HCMI) team to provide improved access to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits and services for homeless. Spend time in the community at homeless shelters, soup kitchens and all other areas where homeless veterans can be found. Focus on the identification of homeless veterans, relationship building, and assuring that homeless veteran receive comprehensive services through the team and through linkage to non-VA programs. Provide referral, application assistance, advocacy, and follow-up, when necessary, to appropriate service programs. Specific Duties Include Offers a wide array of special programs and initiatives specifically designed to help homeless veterans live as self-sufficiently and independently as possible. VA's major homeless-specific programs constitute the largest integrated network of homeless treatment and assistance service throughout the country. The programs strive to offer a continuum of service that include aggressive outreach to those veterans living on streets and in shelters who otherwise would not seek assistance, clinical assessment and referral to medical treatment for physical and psychiatric disorders, including substance abuse. Provides in-depth information and comprehensive assistance to veterans their dependents and beneficiaries concerning any matter within the scope of VA benefits and related non-VA benefits. Represents the VBA Regional Office as liaison with local VA and non-profit community homeless specific organizations, homeless advocacy groups and other support activities. As such, coordinates VA benefit programs to best serve homeless veterans and their families. Establishes VBA presence and support at local homeless shelters (day and night), soup kitchens, homeless community centers and other homeless specific agencies. Maintains membership in various community-based organizations, which provide service and programs to the homeless. Provides training materials (pamphlets, handouts, etc.) to shelters, homeless service providers and homeless veterans. This includes, but is not limited to, benefit orientations, counseling, and assistance with claims. When necessary, must be able to interpret and accurately reflect VA policies, procedures, and eligibility requirements for VA homeless programs. Perform outreach functions as part of a Homeless Chronically Mentally Ill Program (HCMI) team to provide improved access to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits and services for homeless. Spend time in the community at homeless shelters, soup kitchens and all other areas where homeless veterans can be found. Focus on the identification of homeless veterans, relationship building, and assuring that homeless veteran receive comprehensive services through the team and through linkage to non-VA programs. Provide referral, application assistance, advocacy, and follow-up, when necessary, to appropriate service programs. Work Schedule Full Time, Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible Not 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/PD# Legal Administrative Specialist (Homeless Veteran Outreach Coordinator); PD41793A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report Not Required Requirements Conditions of employment Required 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 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. You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period 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 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. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement: 08/21/2026. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENT Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. For a GS-10 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09 level. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: GS-10 Grade Level Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-09 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience is defined as (1) experience that has demonstrated the capability of being a self-reliant decision-maker and possessing the ability to work independently when providing customer service benefits counseling (2) in-depth knowledge of researching relevant subject matter and (3) experience should be significantly and directly derived from federal, military, or the private sector. Examples of specialized experience include but are not limited to orating to persons from a wide variety of backgrounds regarding benefits programs; performing research of local, state, and Federal laws and regulations to determine eligibility for benefits programs. OR Education Substitution Education Substitution: Two and a half years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree specifically related to the duties of this position which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Combining Education & Experience: If you do not fully meet the length of experience and education described for a specific grade level (e.g. have six months of experience and some coursework but not a degree), the two can be combined to total 100% of the requirement. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Full vs. Part-Time Employment: Full-time employment is considered to be at least 35 hours per week. Part-time experience will be credited on a pro-rated basis; when including part-time employment in your resume you must specify the average hours worked per week. Physical Requirements: The work normally involves mental rather than physical exertion. The work is mostly sedentary. However, there may be some walking, standing, and carrying of light items such as papers, books, claims folders, and files from one desk to another or for returning to storage. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at Education Education must be accredited by an All education claimed by applicants will be verified upon appointment. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Additional information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case‑by‑case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr Veterans Benefits Administration