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AnaVation

Program Support Specialist

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

Provide customer service tasks for senior leadership. Required Qualifications: * 2+ years of ... Previous experience in a program support or administrative role, preferably within a government or ...

DC Government

Program Support Specialist

Washington, DC · On-site

The incumbent of this position will be responsible for performing programmatic and administrative work supportive of the day-to-day program operating activities and/or services. The work involves ...

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Program Support Assistant (OA)

Biloxi, MS · On-site

$37K - $43K/yr

Program Support Assistant This position is located within the Nutrition and Food Services Department (N&FS) of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The person in this position serves as the ...

Tria Federal

Program Support Officer

Washington, DC · On-site

Tria Federal is seeking an experienced Program Support Officer (Senior Staff Officer) to support ... Experience with military service, combatant command, or Joint Chief of Staff planning activities is ...

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How much do volunteer correctional program support services jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for volunteer correctional program support services in the United States is $53,551.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,500.00 and $55,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is volunteer correctional program support services?

Volunteer Correctional Program Support Services are roles where volunteers assist correctional facilities by supporting rehabilitation, educational, and reentry programs for inmates. These volunteers may help with counseling, educational classes, skills training, or recreational activities. The goal is to aid in the personal development of inmates and support their successful reintegration into society. Volunteers work closely with facility staff and must follow specific guidelines to ensure safety and confidentiality within the correctional environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a volunteer correctional program support services worker?

To thrive in Volunteer Correctional Program Support Services, you need a solid understanding of rehabilitation principles, program facilitation, and often a background in criminal justice or social work. Familiarity with case management software, documentation protocols, and security procedures is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to maintain professional boundaries help volunteers build trust and effectively support inmates. These skills ensure safe, constructive environments that promote rehabilitation and successful reintegration.

What are some common challenges faced by volunteer correctional program support services staff, and how are they addressed?

Volunteer Correctional Program Support Services staff often face challenges such as building trust with inmates, maintaining professional boundaries, and adapting to strict security protocols. Navigating the correctional environment can be demanding, but comprehensive training, ongoing supervision, and support from experienced team members help volunteers acclimate. Regular team meetings and debriefings also provide an opportunity to discuss concerns and share best practices, ensuring a safe and effective work environment. These measures help volunteers contribute positively to rehabilitation programs while prioritizing safety and ethical standards.

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Infographic showing various Volunteer Correctional Program Support Services job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,551 per year, or $25.7 per hour.

Program Support Assistant

Norwich, CT

SD Department of Veterans Affairs
Public Administration • 201 - 500 employees
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$56K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

This position is located within Readjustment Counseling Service, and its primary purpose is to provide administrative and clerical support to a multi-disciplinary team providing counseling services to veterans with readjustment problems. By virtue of the mission of the Vet Center, the incumbent is the only administrative person located on site thus becoming responsible for many of the administrative, fiscal, and supply support functions for the Vet Center team.Qualifications:To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/17/2026.You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
CTAP is designed to improve your chances of finding a new job in your agency through selection priority. To receive selection priority, you must:
  • Be "surplus" or "displaced";
  • Have a current performance rating of at least "fully successful" (Level III) or equivalent;
  • Occupy a position in the same local commuting area of the vacancy;
  • Apply for a specific vacancy at or below your current grade level with no greater promotion potential than your current position;
  • Meet the application deadline in the announcement; and
  • Be found "well qualified" for the job.
You are "surplus" if you:
  • Are in the competitive service;
  • Are in tenure group I (career) or tenure group II (career-conditional); and
  • Have an official notice from your agency saying that your position is no longer needed. This notice could be:
  • a "Certificate of Expected Separation" (CES);
  • an agency certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation;
  • a notice that your position is being abolished; or
  • a letter saying you are eligible for discontinued service retirement.
You are "displaced" if you:
  • Are in the competitive service;
  • Are in tenure group I (career) or tenure group II (career-conditional); and
  • Have an official notice from your agency saying you will be separated by reduction in force. This notice could be:
  • a specific reduction in force separation notice; or
  • a notice of proposed removal because you declined a directed reassignment or transfer of function out of the local commuting area.
You are generally NOT eligible for selection priority if you are:
  • In the excepted service;
  • Downgraded or reassigned due to reduction in force, but not separated;
  • In a different local commuting area from the vacancy;
  • In a temporary or term position in the competitive service;
  • In an agency that is not in the Executive branch;
  • In an agency that does not follow OPM hiring procedures (this includes Postal Service, legislative and judicial branch agencies); or
  • In the Senior Executive Service (SES).
For additional information on CTAP, see https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ctap_guideline.pdf.
Grade Requirement: For CTAP eligibility, an applicant's selection priority applies when the vacancy:
  • Is at a grade or pay level with a representative rate no higher than the representative rate of the grade or pay level of the CTAP eligible's permanent position of record;
  • Has no greater promotion potential than the CTAP eligible's permanent position of record;
  • Is in the same local commuting area as the CTAP eligible's permanent position of record;
  • Is filled during the CTAP eligible's eligibility period; and, if applicable,
  • Is filled under the same excepted appointing authority as the CTAP eligible's permanent position of record if the CTAP eligible is an excepted service employee and the agency CTAP provides selection priority in the excepted service
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 by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-06. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade.
Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.
Preferred Experience: Working with Federal Financial Systems (budgets)
Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-06 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
  • Providing administrative and technical support for the management of various programs.
  • Maintaining databases and utilizing various software programs.
  • Scheduling appointments and typing a variety of correspondence
For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.Education:There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
Employment Type: OTHER

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