The ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC) exists within the organizational structure of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) under the supervision of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

The United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps Officers, civil service staff and contractors comprise the healthcare professionals working together to provide quality healthcare services.  IHSC serves as the medical experts for ICE for detainee health care.

We are currently looking for a COR Assistant to join our program.  This is a Hybrid role and will require weekly meetings on client site in Washington, DC.

The expected compensation at the time of requisition creation is between $75,000-$85,000.  The position offers medical, dental and vision coverage.  Additional benefits such as 401K, disability insurance and PTO are provided as well.

Responsibilities:

• Receive, review, and execute appropriate action based on review of received security
• Perform extensive and detailed electronic record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and position.
• Perform appropriate electronic and/or verbal communication based on applicant document review and or change in applicant PSU status.
• Maintain high level of proficiency and ease in use of Excel spreadsheets, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office.
• Act as liaison between the vendor, applicant, Personnel Security Unit, Contracting Officers and others with a need-to-know status.
• File and maintain documents containing sensitive PII in accordance with agency.
• Review documents for discrepancies in data reporting, clarify, and reconcile through a standardized process.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings as established.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of, and moderate to high proficiency in, common Microsoft Office programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.
• Ability to critically review documents and determine appropriate disposition according to program requirements.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries related to various
• Must be able to appropriately prioritize a spectrum of duties from the routine to unexpected high priority.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multi-stakeholder
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in addition to understanding appropriate email etiquette.
• Ability to communicate proficiently in English (verbal and written) in order to develop positive rapport with vendors, applicants, co-workers and other stakeholders.
• Ability to navigate in an electronic work environment including, web based training and
• Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of applicant information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

Required Degree:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum of one year of direct experience with, and high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.

Highly Desired:

• Federal Government COR Training

Security Requirements:

• The Department of Homeland Security's Personnel Security Unit (PSU) must render an Initial Preliminary Favorable Fitness Determination to be considered a qualified candidate.
• A Complete Favorable Fitness Determination must be rendered by PSU upon completion of initial, and between, subsequent background investigations to meet the requirements of this position.

IHSC's mission is to provide medical care to maintain the health of individuals in the custody of ICE through an integrated health care delivery system, based on nationally recognized correctional, detention and residential health care standards.

The Agency is committed to providing healthcare services to protect the nation's health, reduce global disease and provide medical support for the law enforcement mission of the safe apprehension, enforcement and removal of detained individuals involved in immigration proceedings. IHSC is committed to ensuring a system of care that is ethical, responsible, and accountable through rigorous surveillance and monitoring activities.

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