Title V Block Grant Coordinator

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Health is seeking a Title V Block Grant Coordinator to manage Virginia's Title V Block Grant and annual reporting cycle. The role requires coordinating across divisions, ensuring federal alignment, and supporting data-driven decisions.

The position leads meetings, oversees internship activities, and collaborates with internal and external partners; funded for one year with potential renewal based on funds.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of maternal and child health programs
• Experience in public health program coordination
• Ability to interpret and apply grant guidance and administrative requirements
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with health care professionals and the public
• Strong organizational and project-management skills
• Proficiency with standard office software (e.g., Word, Excel, Teams)
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination of Virginia's Title V Block Grant and annual application/reporting cycle
• Facilitate cross-division collaboration and track program performance
• Convene Title V meetings and events and support internship activities
• Provide ongoing programmatic support in partnership with stakeholders

Skills

Public health coordination

Grant management

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Project management

Collaboration

Data-informed decision making

Policy interpretation

Tools

Word

Excel

Teams

Job description

Title: Title V Block Grant Coordinator

State Role Title:Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: $76,000 - $81,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:Dept of Health

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Division of Child & Family Health is responsible for the implementation of Virginia's Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block grant and supports over 75 programs across the Commonwealth that support women, infants, children, adolescents, and children and you with special health care needs. The MCH Title V Director is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as the MCH Title V Block Grant Coordinator for the Office of Family Health Services at the Virginia Department of Health.

This position will lead the coordination of Virginia's Title V Block Grant managing the annual application and reporting cycle, ensuring timely submissions, and supporting alignment with federal requirements and the State Action Plan. The coordinator will facilitate cross division collaboration, track program performance, and support data informed decision making. The role will also convene key Title V meetings and events, oversee the MCH Applied Practice Network and its internship activities, and provide ongoing programmatic support in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.

This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant for a period of one year ending 9/30/2027. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.

Minimum Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of maternal and child health programs
• Experience in public health program coordination
• Demonstrated ability to develop program goals & objectives and to evaluate program effectiveness
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with health care professionals and the general public
• Strong organizational and project-management skills
• Ability to interpret and apply grant guidance and administrative requirements
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with standard office software (e.g., Word, Excel, Teams)
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners

Additional Considerations

• Experience with state MCH Title V Block Grant programs preferred
• Experience with university internship programs
• Experience with maternal & child health programs

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.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Rose Sandra Bose

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.