Title: Human Services Program Manager

State Role Title: Prog Admin Manager III

Hiring Range: $112,000 - $126,163.50

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: VDH-Central Office

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The main function of the position manages 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. In addition, the position supports the delivery of multiple program agency wide services that are primarily long range in focus through formal supervision of all levels of program staff. Frequent contact with private and public sector employees, citizens, officials, boards and organizations. Responsibilities also include resource management of finances, staff, facilities and equipment. Independently designs and manages programs within agency goals and objectives. A comprehensive knowledge of the program(s) and services provided as well as the ability to integrate service delivery methods to meet quality and efficiency requirements and the ability to supervise staff are necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

- Extensive knowledge of the Child and Adult Care Food Program and its relationship to the federal regulations
- Extensive knowledge of program development and planning, research and evaluation,
analytical principles, quality control methods, and ability to provide technical assistance
- Experience conducting research and knowledge of the practice and principles of research, including development, implementation, data analysis, and dissemination; ability to interpret/implement data collection and reporting requirements
- Extensive knowledge and experience in leadership, interpersonal communications and public speaking, working with boards, committees, hospitals, local, federal and state agencies
-Knowledge and experience in administrative and business practices, programmatic and
operational controls, personnel management and budgetary controls

Additional Considerations

- Health Care Administration experience preferred
- Progressively responsible administrative and managerial experience in a governmental/quasi-governmental organization or agency
Experience leading complex research or other related projects
- Possess skills to handle highly sensitive situations effectively; prepare technical
documentation and write reports
- Possess excellent organizational skills, ability to set priorities and work independently

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 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: Tomica Gregory

Phone: 804-814-9684

Email: tomica.gregory@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.