Human Services Program Coordinator

Socket.dev; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Health is seeking a Human Services Program Coordinator to support the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in Virginia.

The role involves program development, monitoring, analysis, and policy recommendations, with extensive regional compliance reviews across the state.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of program planning, research, evaluation, and quality control methods.
• Experience in providing technical assistance related to program development and analysis.
• Experience in interpreting and implementing federal regulations.
• Ability to interpret and implement data collection and reporting requirements.
• Experience leading complex research or related projects.
• Ability to develop reports and manage electronic data.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written, provide leadership, set priorities, facilitate collaboration, and effectively convey information to others.

Responsibilities

• Support CACFP program development, monitoring, analysis, and policy recommendations.
• Perform regional compliance reviews of institutions and sponsors participating in CACFP.
• Identify weaknesses, errors, deficiencies, or fraud; provide technical assistance during onsite reviews and applications.
• Prepare reports for submission to the US Department of Agriculture.
• Travel across the state to conduct compliance reviews.

Skills

Program planning

Research

Evaluation

Quality control

Technical assistance

Federal regulations

Data collection

Reporting

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Title: Human Services Program Coordinator

State Role Title:Community and Social Svc Specialists, All Other

Hiring Range: $74,160 - $87,689

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:VDH-Central Office

Agency Website:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Division of Community Nutrition (DCN) is responsible for the administration of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in Virginia. As part of this responsibility, DCN provides administrative and technical assistance to sponsoring organizations and institutions at locations statewide.
The main function of the position supports the delivery of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in program development, monitoring, analysis, recommending policy and procedures, program research, evaluation changes in rules and regulations for impact on service delivery. This position requires independently performing regional compliance reviews at institutions and sponsors of institutions participating in the CACFP; assessing organizational compliance with Federal and State regulations; identifying systemic weaknesses, errors, deficiencies, or fraud; providing technical assistance and training during onsite reviews and the application process; preparing reports for submission to the US Department of Agriculture. This position requires a considerable amount of time traveling across the state to conduct compliance reviews.
Hybrid telework available after mandatory on-site 3-month orientation.
This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the USDA – CACFP grant for the period ending 9/30/2027. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of program planning, research, evaluation, and quality control methods.
• Experience in providing technical assistance related to program development and analysis.
• Experience in interpreting and implementing federal regulations.
• Ability to interpret and implement data collection and reporting requirements.
• Experience leading complex research or related projects.
• Ability to develop reports and manage electronic data.
• Skilled in presenting information clearly and effectively.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written, provide leadership, set priorities, facilitate collaboration, and effectively convey information to others.

Additional Considerations

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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. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social 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!

Contact Information

Name: Rose Sandra Bose

Phone: Rose Sandra Bose

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.