Title: Human Services Program Coordinator

State Role Title: Program Administration Specialist II

Hiring Range: $65,000 - $72,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: Dept of Health

Agency Website: virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Division of Prevention and Health Promotion (DPHP) is responsible for
administering state, regional, and local community-based programs specific
to chronic disease prevention, tobacco prevention, oral health promotion,
substance use disorder prevention and injury and violence prevention. The
DPHP seeks a qualified candidate to serve as the Overdose Data to Action
Grant coordinator. The selected candidate will be responsible for grant
management, including grant writing, implementation, and monitoring. This
position provides oversight of contracts all geared towards preventing and
treating substance use disorder for Virginians. This position independently
performs a variety of administrative tasks including grant reporting, budget
development and management, resource procurement, and stakeholder
partnership management. Work tasks regularly require interpretation of
policies, procedures, and processes. This position provides critical leadership
for population-based substance use disorder prevention efforts.

This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the Overdose Data to Action for States Grant, ending August 31, 2028. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually, or before the grant expires and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.

Minimum Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have the following qualification:

Knowledge of program development and planning, research and evaluation,
analytical principles, quality control, and ability to provide technical
assistance

Experience leading complex research or other related projects

Experience with presenting data in visual presentations to committee
members, leadership and other stakeholders

Experience with managing data.

Additional Considerations

Advance knowledge in Excel.
Experience with working with Outlook.
Experience working with Zoom/Team.

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.

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. HHS IG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, or other background checks prior to employment may be required for certain positions. Completion of Statement of Economic Interests will be required upon employment.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the job closing date. Resume may be submitted in lieu of fully completed application. Please be sure all pertinent work experience is included on your resume.
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. As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) organization, VDH honors the Commonwealth’s veteran’s hiring preference. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

State agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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.