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Title: Human Services Program Coordinator (Health Equity Specialist)

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: $58,000 - $70,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: RICHMOND-HQ

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/richmond-city/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 35 local health districts.

The Richmond & Henrico County Health Districts (RHHD) are on the forefront of Public Health and Population Health. Our mission is to protect health, champion equity, and partner to address local needs. We accomplish this by exposing and addressing the root causes of health disparities and protecting health through disease prevention and monitoring, providing clinical services, nutrition services, environmental health services, vital records, emergency planning, and building health equity by partnering with communities and working collaboratively across sectors. WE ARE PUBLIC HEALTH!

Richmond City Health District (RCHD) is currently seeking a Human Services Program Coordinator to perform Health Equity Specialist related duties. RCHD is a part of the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and exists to protect and improve the health of all Richmond City residents. Human Services Program Coordinators provide support, in a staff capacity, by focusing on intermediate term program issues with agency wide application. Characteristic duties include; program development, planning, monitoring, analysis, grants management, recommending policies and procedures, program research, and evaluating changes in rules, regulations and legislative proposals for impact on service delivery. Thorough knowledge of program management, analytical principles and service integration is necessary. Responsibilities are carried out independently based on an outline or work plan developed by or approved by the supervisor.

The primary responsibility of this role will be to cultivate greater internal understanding of health equity and its impact, inform partnerships that advance health equity within the district. The incumbent will collaborate with the district's Population Health Team to build, leverage, and expand infrastructure support for tailored and more accessible disease prevention and control activities among populations who are underserved, marginalized, and disproportionately affected.

This incumbent will be expected to work in our Richmond City Health District (400 E. Cary Street) and other offsite areas in the community as needed. Mileage reimbursement is available for any work-related travel. Typical work hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm with evenings required on occasion to support community health meetings and events.

As part of VDH, this is a state position with comprehensive state benefits that include affordable health insurance options, life insurance, disability plans, retirement plans, paid holidays, and paid leave.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of program development and planning, research and evaluation, analytical principles, quality control methods, and ability to provide technical assistance.
• Experience conducting research and knowledge of the practice and principles of research, including development, implementation, data analysis, and dissemination; ability to interpret/implement data collection and reporting requirements.
• Experience leading complex research or other related projects.
• Ability to apply skills in report development, electronic data transfer and presentation visualizations; ability to effectively present information.
• Skills in data management and committee leadership.
• Possess skills to handle highly sensitive situations effectively; prepare technical documentation and write reports.
• Possess excellent organizational skills, ability to set priorities and work independently.

Additional Considerations

• Previous project management experience or experience leading efforts across teams.
• Frequent travel may be required.
• Prior experience in public health services preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Services Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

VDH requires all Health-Care Personnel (HCP) to provide documentation of immunization or evidence of immunity to the following: hepatitis B measles mumps rubella and varicella; a onetime dose of tetanus diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine regardless of the interval since the last dose of tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccine was administered (Td or Tdap boosters shall be received every 10 years); and the current years seasonal influenza vaccination.

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Lakeema Jones

Phone: 000-000-0000

Email: Lakeema.Jones@vdh.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealths 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.