Title: Health Educator (Community Linkages of Care Coordinator)

State Role Title: Education Support Specialist II

Hiring Range: $42,141.00 - $53,509.00

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: CRATER HQ

Agency Website: vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Crater Health District is seeking a dynamic, passionate, and dedicated individual to join our Overdose Prevention Team as a Community Linkages of Care Coordinator. This position is funded by the OD2A-S grant for a 4-year period, ending in August 2028, with funding availability to be reviewed periodically. Continued employment is contingent on the ongoing availability of funds.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in your community? Do you have a strong desire to help others while addressing public health challenges head-on? If so, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for!

As a Community Linkages of Care Coordinator, you will play an essential role in tackling the substance use epidemic in our community. Your responsibilities will include:

Develop case management system under the guidance of the Overdose Prevention Program Coordinator and provide case management for individuals with substance use disorder. Updating response plans to address substance use, establish and maintain partnerships that provide linkage of care activities for individuals, and engage in strategic planning activities in partnership with VDH, state and local Drug Overdose Prevention Program Coordinators. A special emphasis will be placed on health equity, and providing training, outreach and higher-level community technical assistance to non-traditional multi-sector groups not yet addressing substance use. Priority populations include marginalized groups, people who use and/or inject drugs, homelessness. This position will report on grant funding strategies of the Overdose to Action (OD2A) grant. This position will not supervise staff.

This position is situated within the esteemed Epidemiology Program, a key initiative dedicated to communicable disease prevention, public education, and overdose prevention efforts. Our program, along with the district, takes immense pride in delivering exceptional customer service to both community members and partner organizations. We are committed to exploring and implementing innovative, healing-centered approaches to address the diverse and pressing public health challenges facing our community.

This position requires travel within the district as needed, including to the cities of Hopewell, Emporia, and Petersburg, as well as the counties of Sussex, Greensville, Surry, Prince George, and Dinwiddie.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:
Competitive Salary and Benefits Package: Enjoy comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.
Make a Meaningful Impact and join a dedicated team working to improve the health and well-being of our community.
Advance your career in public health and gain valuable experience in substance use prevention and treatment.
Let's work together to create a healthier community for all!

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of evidence-based Drug Overdose Prevention Principles
• Considerable experience with case management
• Experience with database management systems
• Ability to conduct accurate data entry
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Experience working with diverse groups
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication (Microsoft Suites, Email) with the ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively with clients, staff, colleagues, community groups and the general public

Additional Considerations

• Certified Health Educator Specialist, Peer Recovery Specialist, Community Health Worker Certification or Project Management Professional Certification is preferred.

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.

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!

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: CraterHR

Phone: N/A

Email: CraterHR@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.