Human Services Program Specialist

Virginia Information Technologies Agency - DHRM; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Health in Richmond is seeking a Human Services Program Specialist to support chronic disease prevention initiatives, educate communities, and coordinate partnerships with local organizations.

You will plan, implement, and evaluate programs, maintain records, and ensure compliance with federal and state requirements while contributing to health equity and improved outcomes for Richmond City residents.

Qualifications

• Public health principles in chronic disease prevention, health promotion, outreach, and education.
• Experience planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating community-based programs or public health initiatives.
• Experience building collaborative relationships with community organizations, healthcare providers, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Supports chronic disease prevention programs by planning, coordinating, and implementing initiatives.
• Maintains records, reports, and ensures activities align with federal/state guidelines and grant requirements.
• Collaborates with partners to strengthen community engagement and address health disparities.

Skills

Public health knowledge

Program planning

Community outreach

Data analysis

Grant reporting

Job description

Title: Human Services Program Specialist

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

Hiring Range: $46,403.00 – $65,050.75

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:Richmond City

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public – G

Job Duties

Protects and promotes the health of Richmond City residents by supporting chronic disease prevention initiatives that improve access to health education, community resources, and evidence-based prevention strategies. This is accomplished by planning, coordinating, and implementing chronic disease prevention programs; conducting community outreach and health education; developing and maintaining partnerships with community organizations, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders; connecting individuals to available health resources; and supporting community events and public health initiatives.
Provides support for the Richmond and Henrico Health District’s Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) by advancing chronic disease priorities through program planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement. Assists with identifying community needs, monitoring program activities and outcomes, maintaining program records and reports, and ensuring activities align with applicable federal, state, and local public health guidance, grant requirements, and agency priorities.
Serves as a resource on chronic disease prevention by providing education, technical assistance, and outreach to community partners, organizations, and residents. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen partnerships, increase community engagement, and promote sustainable strategies that address health disparities and improve health outcomes. Provides support to the Health District and participates in additional public health initiatives, emergency response activities, and other duties as assigned to support the agency’s mission.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Knowledge of public health principles and practices related to chronic disease prevention, health promotion, community outreach, and health education.
2. Experience planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating community-based programs, projects, or public health initiatives.
3. Experience developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with community organizations, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to support program goals.
4. Experience collecting, maintaining, and analyzing program data; preparing reports; and ensuring documentation is accurate, complete, and in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, or grant requirements.
5. Experience identifying community needs, analyzing problems, recommending solutions, and applying sound judgment to support program planning and continuous quality improvement.

Additional Considerations

1. Experience working in public health, population health, chronic disease prevention, health education, or community health programs.
2. Experience coordinating or supporting grant-funded programs, including grant reporting, program evaluation, or performance measure tracking.
3. Experience using public health data, community health assessments, or health improvement plans to inform program planning and decision-making.
4. Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred

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 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: Vontrell Hodges

Phone: [phone]

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.