The Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services is seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Adult Case Load) for our Alexandria Office. Award winning Alexandria is a great place to live, work, and thrive. Alexandria offers a beautiful historic Old Town, waterfront parks, museums, and attractions related to culture and history. If you enjoy working with others and love Alexandria, then come and work for DARS. Click this link to find out more. https://lnkd.in/e4FA-jGj
Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
Government Administration
Henrico, VA 2,319 followers
Supporting Virginians’ efforts to secure independence, inclusion and integration.
About us
DARS' mission is to improve the employment, quality of life, security, and independence of older Virginians, Virginians with disabilities, and their families. DARS services include vocational rehabilitation, resident-based vocational training through the Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center, Aging Services, Community-Based Services, Disability Determination Services, Adult Protective Services, and the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman.
- Website
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http://www.dars.virginia.gov
External link for Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Henrico, VA
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1920
- Specialties
- community-based services for Virginians with disabilities, assistive technology, services for older Virginians, disability determination, employment for Virginians with disabilities, pre-employment transition services, deaf and hard of hearing, long-term care ombudsman, vocational rehabilitation, adult protective services, aging in place, area agencies on aging, and centers for independent living
Locations
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Primary
8004 Franklin Farms Dr.
Henrico, VA 23229, US
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1610 Forest Avenue
Suite 100
Henrico, VA 23229, US
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243 Woodrow Wilson Ave
Fishersville, Virginia 22939, US
Employees at Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
Updates
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The Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services is looking to fill at Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Mixed Caseload) at our Norfolk Office. If you want to work with a dynamic team that is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities have opportunities to compete for and enjoy high quality employment, then DARS is the place for you! Click this link to find out more about this opportunity. https://lnkd.in/e-6v7zSq
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In recognition of the unparalleled dedication and commitment of the 53 million caregivers in America, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers recently released the “Disaster Preparedness Guide for Caregivers.” This guide aims to help family caregivers learn about disaster preparedness and identify the needs of care recipients, including how needs might change during a disaster. The new guide is available at https://lnkd.in/dyghNimn
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The Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) is seeking a Placement Counselor in the Manassas Office. Manassas is a short road trip from Washington, D.C. and Richmond. It is a popular choice for anyone wanting a small-town feel with big-city vibes throughout its 10 square miles. If you enjoy working with others and love Manassas, then come and work with us. Click this link to find out more. https://lnkd.in/exkJv5Gv
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#WorkforceWednesday! Check out this article, “Improving Diversity via Remote Jobs for Disabled Adults”. If you give any leader the opportunity to increase their talent pool of potential employees by 15 percent they’d jump at the chance. Yet too few leaders realize that, according to the U.S. government, people with disabilities are the largest minority group in this country, with 50 million—that’s 15 percent of the population—living with disabilities. https://bit.ly/3zJMyuw
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The Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) is seeking an Application Developer / Analyst (Wage) to join our Information Technology Division (ITD) at our Henrico Office. Do you enjoy supporting others, working with a passionate and successful team? This is the job for you! Come and join our team! Click this link to find out more. https://lnkd.in/ec-QsFv9
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If you enjoy working with a team that focuses on working to serve others, then this job may be for you. Check out this vocational rehabilitation counselor position at WWRC. Please see the link below for the full job description. https://lnkd.in/eCraTjjG
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From our friends at "I'm Determined in Virginia." Check out this student rubric for IEP participation at https://bit.ly/3XPtMw0. It will help family members gauge how much their child understands and needs to learn about the IEP process. #TransitionTuesday
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