Title: Campus Life Associate - Dorm - #WWRW0374

State Role Title: Direct Service Associate III

Hiring Range: Anticipated starting salary: $43,217, commensurate with 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

Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center provides people with disabilities comprehensive, individualized services to realize personal independence through employment.

About the Position

Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center (WWRC) is seeking a Campus Life Associate for the dorms. This position will engage with clients and other rehabilitation team members to create a safe, clean, and supportive residential and recreational environment throughout the Campus Life Division. The role promotes positive social, interpersonal, and self‑management skills.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

PROMOTES AND MAINTAINS A SAFE, SECURE, AND THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO LIVE AND LEARN

FOSTER THE INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM APPROACH ACROSS THE CAMPUS LIFE DIVISION AND THE ENTIRE W.W.R.C. CAMPUS

PROVIDES APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION ACCORDING TO CENTER/DEPARTMENTAL STANDARDS

PERFORM OTHER PROGRAM DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Minimum Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have;

Knowledge/Skills - Valid VA Driver’s License required. Knowledge of theory and techniques utilized in behavior modification, crisis intervention and problem solving; of confidentiality and boundary issues; Knowledge of safety awareness in a residential/dormitory setting; of the recreation hall environment for coverage as needed.

Skills/Abilities-Skills in assessing individual and group needs and ability to plan and implement programs to meet those needs. Good oral and written communication, computer and organization/time management skills.

Skills/Abilities to relate positively to people with disabilities and knowledge of disabilities served; to foster a safe, clean and supportive environment promoting positive social, interpersonal and self-management skills encouraging opportunities to learn needed skills to promote and enhance personal independence. Ability to assess environmental factors and safety hazards while conducting day to day operations; and to foster the interdisciplinary team approach.

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required for Entry into Position:

A valid VA Driver’s License is required.

Additional Considerations

Training or experience in health and human service related field working with persons with
disabilities, particularly in a therapeutic residential and/or recreational setting
Recreational training or experience and/or certification(s) such as: Fitness Instruction
Certification, Lifeguarding, Coaching (team or individual).

Special Instructions

This position 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.

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 are 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.