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Title: Human Services Program Specialist (Lead Follow-Up Specialist)
State Role Title: Program Administration Specialist I
Hiring Range: $52,500.00 - $62,480.25
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Department of Health
Location: VDH-Central Office
Agency Website: vdh.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
This is a readvertisement. Previous applicants will need to reapply.
The Office of Family Health Services (OFHS) is seeking a Human Services Program Specialist (Lead Follow-up Specialist) who will specifically be responsible for the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program follow-up of children during the diagnostic hearing phase. Experience with communicating with families and stakeholders: including but not limited to verbal and electronic communication, and documentation of these activities, identification of collaborative opportunities, and working with a variety stakeholder. In accordance with the code of Virginia, this position will provide support on various projects and tasks and will collaborate and work closely with relevant stakeholders. Performs day-to-day program oversight in a district or as part of a statewide program.
Characteristic duties include conducting studies and research, technical training and programmatic assistance, program evaluation, policy development and analysis, and coordination of resources. Responsibilities are carried out independently based on an outline or work plan developed by or approved by the supervisor. Thorough knowledge of program policies, procedures, service delivery methods and clear communication skills are necessary.
This position is a full-time position that will require a mandatory on-site orientation of six months on an 8-hour day Monday-Friday schedule before becoming eligible for telework.
The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of grant or non-general funds.
The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.
This is a grant funded restricted position.
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with information and security policies. Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve problems. Ability to work independently at various hours in a wide variety of settings including clinical and field. Ability to work as part of a team, respond to inquiries in a professional and timely manner; interpret and apply policies and procedures; and prepare reports and correspondence. Knowledge of and/or experience in public health practices, motivational and investigative techniques, disease reporting regulations, surveillance, and quality assurance for communicable diseases. Effective oral and written communication, organizational, time management analytical, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in a related field is preferred. Public health experience.
Special Instructions
You will be provided 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.
Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s 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. VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. 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!
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: Sigrid Hancock
Phone: 804-864-7000
Email: sigrid.hancock@vdh.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 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.
Salary : $52,500 - $62,480
