Title: Admissions Program Support- #WWRW0210

State Role Title: Direct Service Associate III

Hiring Range: Anticipated starting salary: $37,066 comm w/exp

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs

Location: Wilson Wkfc Rehab Ctn

Agency Website: http://wwrc.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties:

Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center (WWRC) Admissions office is seeking a Direct Service Associate III. This position will gather, organize, and review referral information based on determined admission criteria. In addition, this position will have responsibilities within the Consumer Satisfaction Division, including, but not limited to, admission intake, enrollment, and agency policy-required paperwork; logistical guidance; assisting the clients with the initial move-in activities to their assigned residence; and new student orientation activities. The Admissions Program Support associate will also provide administrative support to the admissions department, administration, and other areas as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduated from a high school or equivalent program.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate level of knowledge to interpret and analyze medical and psychological
  terminology.
• A proficient level of knowledge related to aspects of various disabilities.
• Some knowledge of vocational rehabilitation.
• Competent in independently compiling a broad range of information and applying
  to written criteria for planning of supports, services, and goal appropriateness.
• The ability to work independently is essential.

Additional Considerations:

Graduate of an accredited college or university in a program in human services.

Special Instructions:

This has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2-1201.1.
A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the finalist candidate.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov for assistance.

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, Ameri Corps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

Equal Opportunity Employer. State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s New Recruitment Management System. PageUp provides a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information:

Name: Human Resources

Email: Recruitment@dars.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-connected veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI between April 1, 2022, and February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.