Health Educator - 02856

Title: Health Educator - 02856

State Role Title: Education Support Specialist II

Hiring Range: $31,886 - $33,075

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: CUMB PLATEAU-TAZEWELL

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

*THIS IS A REPOST - PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY*

The Cumberland Plateau Health District seeks to fill a Health Educator position based at the Tazewell County Health Department. The successful candidate will work with the Coordinator of Project Aim to implement an adult identity mentoring program designed to reduce risk behaviors among youth by providing them with the motivation to make smart choices. The health educators will provide 12 educational sessions for students at schools throughout the health district.

Provides educational services for a portion of a district in support of one or more
programs. Characteristic activities: trains, educates, and provides information to the
public and staff on health educational programs; prepares news releases; reviews,
develops, and orders educational materials. As a direct contact to the public and
clients on sensitive health issues, may respond to calls received and make appropriate
referrals as needed. Provides requested information, and may serve to address
emotional, technical, or social resources to callers. Works with considerable
independence and demonstrates a wide array of communication and social skills in
dealing with a diverse population.

This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the SRAE grant for a one-year period ending September 30th of each year. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually and periodically thereafter. Employment is contingent on the continued availability of grant or non-general funds.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of: common community health problems; public/private health
care practices; community organizing, survey methods and use of data and
health education principles
Skills in: program planning, implementations and evaluation; community
assessment and organization; writing reports and program plans; public
speaking; managing group dynamics and providing consultation with other
professionals and the general public
Ability to: communicate effectively orally and in writing; utilize excellent
interpersonal skills; maintain good working relationships; work independently
with minimal supervision; execute problem solving skills; make appropriate
decisions and develop program goals and objectives; evaluate program
outcomes, impacts and processes

Additional Considerations

Experience with computers and Microsoft Office software preferred

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.

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. HHS IG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, or other background checks prior to employment may be required for certain positions. Completion of Statement of Economic Interests will be required upon employment.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the job closing date. Resume may be submitted in lieu of fully completed application. Please be sure all pertinent work experience is included on your resume.
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. As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) organization, VDH honors the Commonwealth’s veteran’s hiring preference. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
State agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: 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 Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Contact Information

Name: Karen Crutchfield - HR Analyst

Phone: Not Provided

Email: karen.crutchfield@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 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.