Dementia Services Specialist/Wage - #ARSH0293

Title: Dementia Services Specialist/Wage - #ARSH0293

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist I

Hiring Range: Anticipated wage rate $28/hour comm w/ experience

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

If working on a team with a focus on client success sounds like something you are interested in,

then this is the place to be!

Job Duties:

The Division for Aging 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 Division for Aging Services receives substantial funding from the Commonwealth to augment federal programs and to offer additional programs to people with disabilities and older Virginians.

We are seeking a Dementia Services Specialist (Wage).

The duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist the Dementia Services Director with the implementation, evaluation and tracking of the Dementia State Plan. Assist with the planning and coordination of the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD) Commission activities, including workgroup and committee scheduling and minutes.
• Support the Director with project and program development, management, and evaluation, including assisting with the preparation of required reporting.
• Assist the Director with outreach and community education on ADRD and related issues.
• Assist with information and referrals for consumers on issues related to ADRD.
• Assist the Dementia Services Director with evaluating and measuring grant outcomes, providing input into grant reporting.
• Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned in response to an emergency declaration

This is a wage (part-time) position and will work on average of 24 hours a week and can't exceed 1500 hours during their employment year. This position does not include health insurance, retirement or leave.

Minimum Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

Knowledge/Experience -

• Knowledge of issues related to Alzheimer's disease and related disorders related to the responsibilities of this position.
• Experience or training in public health, social work, psychology, or related field.

Abilities/Skills -

• Demonstrated ability to organize work and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to collaborate with a variety of partners, manage multiple priorities, evaluate program operations, prepare statistical and narrative reports, analyze various types of information, and monitor programs.
• Skills in using a personal computer and a variety of office software and electronic platforms.
  

Additional Considerations

N/A

Special Instructions:

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. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with 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

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.