Legal Assistance Developer (P/T) - #ARS00231

Title: Legal Assistance Developer (P/T) - #ARS00231

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: Starting Salary $51,168 commensurate with experience.

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs

Location: Aging & Rehab Svcs

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Make a meaningful impact for older and vulnerable Virginians by guiding Virginia's statewide legal services and advocacy initiatives.

Purposeful work that strengthens services for Virginians

Engaged, inclusive, and team-oriented environment

Job Duties:

"Telework is limited in accordance with the Commonwealth's telework policy. This part-time employee will be assigned to work 24 hours per week, and the specific days will vary.".

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 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 Legal Assistance Developer to serve as the Commonwealth's Legal Assistance Developer, as mandated by the Older Americans Act (OAA). This position ensures compliance with the OAA and leads Virginia's legal services advocacy efforts. The role builds strong partnerships with statewide stakeholders, including Area Agencies on Aging, legal service providers, the long-term care ombudsman, elder justice agencies, and adult protective services, to coordinate training, technical assistance, resources, and oversight of legal assistance that protects the rights of older and vulnerable Virginians.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Oversight, monitoring, and compliance
• Training, technical assistance, and stakeholder support
• Program development, policy leadership, and systems coordination

Other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

Completes duties and/or projects as needed or as directed by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Training and/or experience in legal services/law, elder justice, social work, or public administration, or related fields.

Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of legal issues affecting older and vulnerable adults (housing, Medicaid, benefits, guardianship, etc.)
• Working knowledge of aging services networks, including AAAs, legal aid, ombudsman, APS, and elder justice partners.
• Proficiency with common office technology and software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Skills in:

• Proficiency with common office technology and software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Developing and delivering training and technical assistance.
• Creating guidelines, service standards, and policies.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with comfort in shaping processes and role expectations as programs evolve.

Ability to:

• Explain technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and make sound recommendations.
• Work effectively in a dynamic, evolving environment, demonstrating initiative.
• Develop policy recommendations and support system improvements
• Develop policy recommendations and support system improvements.

Additional Considerations:

• Some working knowledge of the Older Americans Act (Title III‑B) and related regulations.
• Some working knowledge of program evaluation, monitoring, and compliance methods.

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.