Title: Human Services Program Consultant
State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II
Hiring Range: $66,950 - $78,000
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: VDH-Central Office
Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the VA CDC PS24-0047 grant for a 3 year and 3 month period ending 5/31/2029. The availability of funding is scheduled for review before the grant expiration date and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.
This position coordinates activities related to HIV information and data, primarily
related to HIV Surveillance and Prevention. The HIV Data Analyst monitors the timely receipt of electronic data to ensure it is received in an acceptable file format; imports data into a Structured Query Language (SQL) database; analyzes data to check for quality control and assurance issues; prepares files and transmits data extracts; creates and updates documentation and processes develops and generates reports; assists and tracks progress related to federal grants including the HIV Surveillance and Prevention cooperative agreements. The HIV Data Analyst determines needed updates for HIV prevention data (which includes the comprehensive harm reduction program, and work related to HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP); Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Resources for Incarcerated Individuals (CHARLII); Status Neutral Service Navigation (SNSN); solicits input on changes required for database management and tracks and validates changes. This position analyzes data in multiple databases and consults with programmatic staff; this position disseminates information in the form of reports, grant applications, presentations, and other applicable formats to various audiences. The HIV Data Analyst assists the Lead HIV Epidemiologist and
other HIV Analyst team members with ad hoc data requests for internal and external
partners. The HIV Data Analyst may assist with special projects with higher education institutions and coordinate data-sharing agreements as needed. This position provides epidemiological expertise on HIV-related data, including issues involving data analysis, provision of accurate data, and resources for effective program planning.
Minimum Qualifications
• Knowledge that supports assigned program
• Excellent organization & presentation skills; strong networking abilities & communication skills
• Experience working independently, manage a multi-disciplinary statewide program, develop goals & evaluate progress
• Experience with grant writing; budget management; supervision of staff
Additional Considerations
• Previous experience in community health assessment/improvement process
• Frequent travel required
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: Erica Taylor
Phone: 804-339-7665
Email: erica.taylor@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.