APS QA Reviewer (Wage) - #ARSH0069

Virginia AG; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) is seeking a Wage APS QA Reviewer to provide quality assurance oversight for statewide program operations, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements. This role supports safety and independence for Virginians across the Commonwealth.

This is a wage (part-time) position, averaging 24-29 hours per week, with no health insurance, retirement, or leave benefits. Requires ability to travel occasionally and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Experience with analysis and evaluation related to program planning and implementation.
• Knowledge of state & local government operations and federal reporting requirements for human services.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and conduct case reviews of APS/Adult Services (AS) cases for compliance.
• Write and disseminate reports based on case review results.
• Develop corrective action plans from case reviews and provide technical assistance via email/calls.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Analytical skills

Time management

Driver's license

Job description

Title: APS QA Reviewer (Wage) - #ARSH0069

State Role Title:Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: $37/Hr

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

Join our team as a Wage APS QA Reviewer and help strengthen the safety, independence, and well‑being of vulnerable adults across the Commonwealth through impactful quality assurance and statewide program support.

APS/Adult Services is dedicated to improving employment outcomes, quality of life, security, and independence for older Virginians, Virginians with disabilities, and their families.

We are seeking an APS QA Reviewer (Wage) to provide quality assurance oversight to promote efficiency and accountability in program operations and service delivery that supports the safety and independence for customers in the Commonwealth.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Reviewing, analyzing, and conducting case reviews of APS/Adult Services (AS) cases throughout the state of Virginia for compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Writing and disseminating reports based on the results of the case reviews.
• Monitoring and developing corrective action plans resulting from case reviews.
• Providing technical assistance by responding to emails and calls from local departments of social services regarding APS/AS guidance and practice.

Other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

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

"This is a wage (part time) position that will work an average of 24-29 hours per week and cannot exceed 1500 hours during the employment year. This position does not include health insurance, retirement, or leave benefits."

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license

Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of and experience with analysis and evaluation as it relates to program planning and implementation.
• Working knowledge of state and local government operations, including Virginia’s “state supervised, locally administered” social service system.
• Working knowledge of continuous quality improvement methods.
• Working knowledge of federal reporting requirements for human services programs.

Skills:

• Oral and written communication skills, including writing program reports.
• Demonstrated analytical skills, draw conclusions, and develop and implement new initiatives, practices and procedures.

Ability to:

• Interpret, analyze, and monitor complex issues.
• Research and troubleshoot data issues.
• Plan, organize, and manage own time and work.
• Develop (as needed) and occasionally deliver training to individuals with varying levels of program knowledge.

The position will need the flexibility to travel occasionally, including overnight.

Additional Considerations:

• Experience in human services, public administration, sociology, or related fields.
• Experience evaluating programs, providing training and technical assistance, and writing reports about human service program issues.
• Experience with aging, adult, long-term care services, and/or other social services/social welfare programs.
• Previous experience within a local human service agency or state government agency.

Special Instructions:

• This position has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2 1201.1.
• A fingerprint based criminal history check is required of the finalist.

Reasonable accommodation is available during the application/interview process per the ADA. Contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Minorities, individuals with disabilities, Veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information:

Name: Human Resources

Email: [e-mail]

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.