Program Specialist
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- Job type
- Not stated by the source
- Department
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Salary
- USD 63,081–100,315 per year (as published by the source)
- Posted
- 2026-11-12
- Applications close
- 2026-11-23 · Closes in 11 days
Description
The purpose of the position is to serve as the Survivors Assistance and Memorial Support (SAMS) Program Specialist under the direction of the Chief, Social Work or Social Work Executive at the VA medical facility as a primary person responsible for the facility SAMS Program. SAMS's focus is to provide personalized, supportive services to families, caregivers & survivors at the end of a Veteran's life and ensures Veterans without identified family receive dignified burials to honor their service.