Title: VATS AT Acquisition Coordinator - #ARS01211
State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II
Hiring Range: Starting salary high $70,000s commensurate with experience.
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs
Location: Aging & Rehab Svcs
Agency Website: Recruitment@dars.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Help expand access to assistive technology across Virginia by coordinating device demonstrations, equipment loans, and durable medical equipment reuse. This impactful role supports older adults and individuals with disabilities through statewide service delivery, training, and emergency preparedness. Make a difference—apply today!
Why Join Us?
✅ Purpose-driven work
✅ Inclusive, supportive teams
✅ Great state benefits
Job Duties:
“Telework is limited in accordance with the Commonwealth’s telework policy; however, this position may be based at any of our Virginia statewide office locations".
"This position is subject to close 10-business days (excluding holidays) from the opening date”.
In partnership with individuals with disabilities, the Division of Rehabilitative Services (DRS) assists Virginians in making informed choices to maximize their employment potential through coordinated service delivery. DRS staff also support the Workforce Network in delivering high-quality workforce services to individuals with disabilities who want to work, and to employers seeking to hire them—when such efforts align with the goals of the DRS program.
The Virginia Assistive Technology System (VATS) is federally mandated to provide State Level activities, including the reutilization of assistive technology (AT) devices. To meet this requirement, VATS prioritizes durable medical equipment (DME) reuse services through partnerships with both formal and informal organizations.
DRS is seeking a VATS AT Acquisition Coordinator to lead and deliver a comprehensive array of statewide AT services. These include:
- State Level activities: device demonstrations, short-term equipment loans, and durable medical equipment reuse
- State Leadership initiatives: training, coordination and collaboration, technical assistance, and information and referral services
This position will expand VATS’ capacity to meet the unique needs of older adults and Virginians with disabilities.
The VATS AT Acquisition Coordinator will serve as a specialized AT clinician with advanced experience in connecting individuals with appropriate AT devices and services. The role requires access to personally identifiable and confidential information related to VATS constituents, DARS consumers, and agency staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the development of community-based reuse programs statewide to improve access to assistive technology.
- Administer the development of Memoranda of Agreements, contracts, and decision briefs to support State Plan activities.
- Research and analyze existing reports, needs assessments, and program data to identify trends, monitor outcomes, and recommend service enhancements.
- Lead the development and implementation of the VATS State Plan.
- Report program data using federally approved data management systems.
- Serve as DARS’ contact for the Virginia Department of Emergency Management’s (VDEM) Virginia Emergency Support Team (VEST) as a Volunteer Liaison Officer (VLO). Support emergency preparedness efforts for older adults and individuals with disabilities, including aligning DME reuse services with disaster planning and response.
- Participate on the statewide Rehabilitation Technology Services (RTS) Team and coordinate AT services with RTS members across districts and regions.
Perform other duties and special projects assigned by the supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
Knowledge/experience:
- Extensive related professional working experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of or experience providing, developing and or supervising community programs for older adults and/or individuals with disabilities.
- Experience coordinating meetings, advisory councils or boards.
- Demonstrated experience developing and providing presentations or trainings to local, state and national audiences.
- Experience working with older adults and individuals with disabilities, training, assessments, project development, planning, implementation, evaluation and team development.
- Knowledge of the requirements of the 21st Century Assistive Technology Act AT Act, and ability to apply the requisite regulations in VATS statewide activities.
- Demonstrated experience providing, developing and or supervising assistive technology reuse programs for individuals with disabilities.
- Considerable knowledge of AT resources for older adults and individuals with disabilities.
- Working knowledge of Windows-based and IOS operating systems, including accessibility features.
- Working knowledge of professional software productivity suites: word processing, spreadsheets, presentation programs.
Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to organize and manage multiple and sometimes unrelated responsibilities in a timely manner, to prioritize duties and exercise responsible judgment with minimal supervision.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to write reports, proposals, meeting minutes, and marketing materials.
Additional Considerations:
- Training or experience in providing assistive technology services.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Experience coordinating, developing, implementing, and or supervising assistive technology reuse programs.
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, 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.