- The US Department of the Army has announced two civilian Social Worker vacancies under its Medical Command, covering substance abuse and family advocacy
- The Substance Abuse Social Worker announcement is open until February 16, 2027, while the Family Advocacy Social Worker vacancy accepts applications until November 10, 2026
- Both positions are being filled through Direct Hire Authority, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis through the federal government’s USAJOBS platform
The United States Army has opened applications for two civilian social work positions, offering opportunities for qualified candidates to work in substance abuse services and family advocacy.
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The vacancies have been advertised by the Department of the Army under the US Army Medical Command through the federal government's official employment platform, USAJOBS.
Both roles are being recruited through Direct Hire Authority, a hiring mechanism that allows federal agencies to fill eligible positions more quickly than under standard competitive hiring procedures.
1. Social Worker (Substance Abuse)
The first vacancy is for a Social Worker specializing in substance abuse, with opportunities available across multiple locations in the United States.
According to the job announcement, applications opened on February 17, 2026, and will remain open until February 16, 2027.
Interested candidates should consult the official USAJOBS listing to review the required qualifications, job responsibilities and application instructions.
2. Social Worker (Family Advocacy)
The second opening is for a Social Worker in Family Advocacy, with positions available in several locations. Miami-Dade County, Florida, is among the listed locations.
Applications for this vacancy opened on May 11, 2026, and are scheduled to close on November 10, 2026.
Applicants should check the official announcement for the specific eligibility requirements and details on submitting their applications.
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
Both vacancies are listed as open continuous announcements. This means applications may be reviewed and positions filled throughout the recruitment period rather than only after the closing date.
Applying early may give candidates an opportunity to be considered while vacancies remain available, although selection is not guaranteed.
The positions fall under the competitive civil service, and applicants must meet the qualifications specified in the respective USAJOBS announcements.
Prospective applicants can find the complete vacancy details and application procedures by searching for the two Social Worker positions on the official USAJOBS website.
US Army platform lists military career opportunities
Separately, TUKO.co.ke reported that the US Army has introduced an online careers platform featuring military job opportunities across six specialized categories.
The categories include mechanics and engineering, support and logistics, signal and intelligence, aviation and aerial defense, science and medicine, and ground forces.
The science and medicine category includes roles such as certified nurse-midwives, paediatric dentists, obstetrician-genecology nurses, psychiatric nurse practitioners, child neurologists and preventive medicine officers.
These military career opportunities are separate from the two civilian social work vacancies announced by the Department of the Army.
Source: TUKO.co.ke