Title: Admissions Program Support LPN - #WWRW0320
State Role Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Hiring Range: Anticipated starting salary: $45,000 comm w/ experience
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs
Location: Wilson Wkfc Rehab Ctn
Agency Website: https://www.wwrc.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
About the Agency:
We provide people with disabilities comprehensive, individualized services to realize optimal personal independence and employment. We strive to be the preferred provider of comprehensive vocational rehabilitation for Virginians with Disabilities. We apply our shared values; Ethical, Engaged, and Effective, to everything we do.
Job Duties:
Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center (WWRC) is seeking an Admissions Program Support LPN.
The Admissions Program Support LPN will provide critical support in the admissions process, focusing on case management, referral review, and consumer satisfaction. This role serves as the primary point of contact for complex medical referrals and ensures participants are prepared for services in alignment with WWRC’s mission.
Key Responsibilities:
• Review and interpret pre admission documentation to determine eligibility under WWRC Admission Criteria
• Coordinate with DARS Counselors, participants, and healthcare providers to develop individualized service plans
• Manage medical orders and forms during the pre admission process to ensure compliance with medication administration policies
• Provide orientation on medication administration policies to participants and families during intake and new student orientation
• Document communications and maintain accurate records in the AWARE Case Management System
• Support Admission Intake Days by conducting enrollment interviews, assisting families, and guiding participants through the process
• Answer the second Admissions phone line and provide information about WWRC services in an efficient, informative, and polite manner
• Respond to participant concerns promptly and respectfully, ensuring a positive consumer experience
• Contribute to consumer satisfaction initiatives, including the Voice of the Consumer program
Minimum Qualifications:
• Knowledge of medical and psychological terminology, including the effects and social aspects of disabling conditions
• Knowledge of available community resources and rehabilitation processes
• Must have demonstrated superb oral and written communication skills
• Ability to analyze and interpret written referral documentation to enable evaluation and goal setting
• Ability to apply written criteria to a decision‑making process
• Ability to exercise concise independent judgment and apply effective time management techniques
• Knowledge of insurance guidelines, including federal, state, and private funding requirements
• Skilled in word processing and data entry
• Basic knowledge of computer systems
• Broad authority to approve most admissions and schedule according to program guidelines
• Seeks guidance from professional staff for program decisions or unique scheduling situations
Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required for Entry into Position:
Virginia Licensure as a Practical Nurse or eligibility
Additional Considerations:
Prior LPN experience in a residential setting.
Special Instructions:
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, AmeriCorps, 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. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with 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 dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.