Job Openings

Wilson Workforce & Rehab Ctr

07/26/2023

The ideal candidate will meet:

Knowledge/Experience - Working knowledge of characteristics of youth with disabilities and their families in the transition process, career development, vocational evaluation, and testing processes. Intranet and Internet web-based applications, including word processing, graphics, and database applications; and disability etiquette.

Skills/Abilities - This position also requires demonstrated abilities and skills in client-focused advocacy; effective oral, and written communication with diverse populations using a variety of modalities. Effective customer services and public relations. Keyboarding and data entry applications. Use of web-based technologies and file organization for easy retrieval of information needed. Ability to work individually and as an effective team member; and balancing multiple priorities within deadlines, fast-paced work environment, while maintaining quality control standards.

Additional Considerations:

Training or experience providing programmatic or logistical support in human services field, education field or closely related field. Experience related to disabilities, aptitude, academic testing, and knowledge of the vocational process. Direct experience in serving youth with disabilities through collaborative interagency and inter community efforts.  Experience with EVA purchasing system.

Hiring Range: Minimum $35,280 commensurate with experience

E_mail: Recruitment@dars.virginia.gov

Phone: 804-662-9101

Cert: Any Certification

Special Instructions:

This has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2-1201.1. The selected candidate must complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interests as a condition of employment (Va. Code § 2.2-3114).

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, Americorp, 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

Phone: 804-662-9101 

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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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