By working at ACL, you can help advance the independence and inclusion of older adults and people with disabilities in communities across the country. Learn more about employment and internship opportunities, ACL's mission, and how to apply below.
Open Positions
All of ACL's open opportunities can be found on USAJOBS,the official employment site of the United States federal government.
- Aging Services Program Specialist - HHS-ACL-DE-25-12634918 - Closes 12/26/24
-
The aging services program specialist:
- Serves as project officer for discretionary grants and support contract work, including reviewing proposals and monitoring grantee/contractor compliance with grant/contract requirements
- Collaborates with the Office of Grants Management and other offices in the management of grants and contracts
- Maintains awareness and understanding of the Older Americans Act and its holistic application to health and wellness topics such as falls prevention, chronic disease self-management education (CDSME), and nutrition
- Coordinates with the national nutritionist and office staff to review, analyze, and provide feedback to regional offices, state staff, Title VI grantees, AAAs, and local service providers on the implementation of the OAA Health Promotion and Nutrition Program
- Assists in the development of various technical assistance and training materials, either directly or through contracts and grants, to support comprehensive service delivery systems for older adults
- Identifies policy issues and makes recommendations for policy modifications to support the development and delivery of health and wellness and evidence-based programs for older Americans
- Monitors assigned projects, evaluating goals, strategy, expectations, and the project's potential for larger-scale replication, considering cultural, linguistic, and social factors
- Acts as a subject matter expert for various offices, providing insights on data, reports, evaluations, research, budget assessments, etc.
- Assists in the development of federal regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines related to falls prevention, chronic disease prevention, and nutrition services
- Represents agency at national or regional conferences, public or private agencies, and private sector organizations as a speaker or resource person
Why ACL
At ACL, we believe all people, regardless of age or disability, should be able to live independently and participate fully in their communities. ACL supports a variety of programs and services that help make community living a reality for millions of people with disabilities and older adults. ACL advocates across the federal government for older adults, people with disabilities, and families and caregivers; funds services and supports provided primarily by networks of community-based organizations; and invests in training, education, research, and innovation.
Read about our vision of community living (or watch this video)and the aging and disability networks we support.
Eligibility
Some positions are open to all U.S. citizens, while others may be open only to people who meet the criteria for special hiring authorities,such as:
- Current and former competitive service federal employees
- People with disabilities ("Schedule A")
- Veterans and military spouses
- Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
- Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) - Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
- Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
- People who have served two years with the Peace Corps or one year with AmeriCorps VISTA
- People eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Some jobs are posted under multiple announcements - you may apply to any/all for which you meet the eligibility criteria.
How to Apply
Once you have identified a position on USAJOBS to which you would like to apply, complete and submit the online application following the instructions noted in the How to Apply tab of the job announcement. (New users must create a USAJOBS account before applying.)
Please note: You must submit a complete application package that includes all required supporting documents (e.g. resume, SF-50, veterans preference documents, transcripts, etc.) before the closing date of the announcement to ensure full consideration. You can find the list of documents required for each posting in the “How To Apply” section of the vacancy announcement(s).
This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please contact the HHS Staffing, Recruitment and Operations Center Help Desk at SROCHelpDesk@hhs.gov. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Information for People with Disabilities
If you are a person with a disability, you may be eligible for a special hiring authority, known as “Schedule A.” Schedule A gives federal agencies an optional, and potentially quicker, way to hire people with disabilities. It offers applicants an exception to the traditional hiring process.
To be eligible for Schedule A, you must provide a "proof of a disability" letter stating that you have an intellectual disability, severe physical disability or psychiatric disability. You can get this letter from your doctor, a licensed medical professional, a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, or any federal, state, or local agency that issues or provides disability benefits.
If you have your Schedule A letter, you may submit your letter and resume directly to ACL’s Selective Placement Program Coordinator, Cory Gilbertson, at cory.gilbertson@acl.hhs.gov. (You also may apply to the vacancy announcements above.)
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's ABCs of SCHEDULE A fact sheet has additional information about the Schedule A process, along with tips for applying for a federal position under the Schedule A authority.
Internship opportunities
Learn about the ACL Volunteer Internship Program.