Human Services Program Specialist (PHAB Coordinator)

Title: Human Services Program Specialist (PHAB Coordinator)

State Role Title: Program Admin Specialist I

Hiring Range: $53,000 - $62,900

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: NORFOLK HQ

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

Bold and catalytic, the Norfolk Department of Public Health is transforming the health landscape of our community through groundbreaking initiatives and strategic partnerships. We are committed to fostering a culture of radical collaboration, excellence, inclusivity, and resilience. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are dedicated to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where your skills and passion can make a catalytic impact. If you are ready to contribute to meaningful change and be part of a forward-thinking organization, NDPH is the place for you.

This position would perform day-to-day program oversight in a district or as part of a statewide program. Characteristic duties would include: providing program support and effective service delivery; conducting research and/or reviewing and providing recommendations to improve processes and procedures, technical training and programmatic assistance, program evaluation, and coordination of resources. Provides fiscal support and/or monitors grant applications and disbursements to assure sufficient funds are available to support program commitments. 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

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.

Minimum Qualifications

•Knowledge and/or experience with administration, planning, service delivery, and evaluation of principles and practices that support reporting, surveillance, and quality assurance for public health initiatives

•Knowledge and experience conducting studies and research, providing technical training, developing and communicating information, ensuring compliance with policy and regulations, and maintaining documentation
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Knowledge and/or experience with data collection and analysis, ensuring data accuracy and integrity, and producing reports

•Experience identifying, analyzing, and providing recommendations for problem resolution

•Experience working as part of a team, responding to inquiries in a professional and timely manner, interpreting and applying policies and procedures, and preparing correspondence

•Demonstrated effective oral and written communication, organizational, time management, analytical, interpersonal, and decision-making skills

Additional Considerations

•Public health experience

•Experience with grant writing and/or grant acquisition and management

•Experience providing leadership and/or supervision of staff and teams

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.

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 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.

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
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