Title: GrandDriver Outreach Assistant (Wage) - #ARSH0068

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist I

Hiring Range: Up to $20/hour

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs

Location: Aging & Rehab Svcs

Agency Website: https://www.dars.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Join the Division for Aging Services as a GrandDriver Outreach Assistant (Wage) and help empower older Virginians and individuals with disabilities by supporting statewide outreach, education, and community engagement efforts that promote safe driving, independence, and enhanced quality of life across the Commonwealth.

Job Duties:

“This is a wage (part‑time) position that will work an average of 10 hours per week and is funded for 520 hours per employment year. Work hours will vary based on community event schedules. This position does not include health insurance, retirement, or leave benefits."

The Division for Aging Services within the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, in collaboration with community partners, provides and advocates for resources and services to improve the employment, quality of life, security and independence of older Virginians, Virginians with disabilities, and their families.

The Virginia GrandDriver program promotes safe driving for older adults by providing education, resources, and community engagement opportunities to help Virginians understand how aging can affect driving skills and to encourage proactive planning for lifelong mobility.

We are seeking a GrandDriver Outreach Assistant to support this mission by assisting with statewide outreach efforts, including identifying, scheduling, and participating in community events, health fairs, senior expos, and CarFit activities. This position helps develop educational materials and presentations, ensures consistent messaging aligned with grant requirements and best practices, and collaborates with partners to maintain the program’s visibility and impact across the Commonwealth.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Program Outreach and Event Presentation
• Program Support

Other duties and/or special projects as assigned.
Completes duties and/or projects as needed or directed by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license.

Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of healthcare, human services, and/or aging services.

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and events.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written skills.
• Proficiency with computers, including strong word-processing skills and experience using Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Excel).

Ability:

• Ability to interact effectively in community settings and collaborate with partner organizations.
• Ability to develop educational materials and presentations geared toward older adults, caregivers, and professionals.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with community partners and stakeholders.
• Ability to represent the program professionally in public-facing engagements.

Additional Considerations:

• Experience working in healthcare, human services, aging services, or community outreach.
• Certification as a CarFit event coordinator

Special Instructions:

Reasonable accommodation is available during the application/interview process per the ADA. 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.