Title: Health Educator Senior

State Role Title: Education Support Spec III

Hiring Range: $52,112.00 - $59,144.50

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: CHESTERFIELD HQ

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Chesterfield Health District (CHD) is seeking a Health Educator Senior to lead and coordinate health education and health promotion initiatives within the Population Health Department. This position provides strategic direction for community based health education efforts, oversees program implementation, and supervises Health Educators and related staff. The Health Educator Senior builds and maintains strong partnerships with community based organizations (CBOs), service providers, and residents to advance equitable health outcomes.

Working collaboratively with community stakeholders, the Health Educator Senior, ensures that programs are culturally responsive, community informed, and aligned with public health best practices. The role focuses on strengthening trust; improving access to services; expanding community health knowledge, behaviors, and beliefs; and supporting individuals, families, and communities in achieving optimal health.

In addition to programmatic duties, the Health Educator Senior provides leadership within the Population Health Department by supporting team development and fostering a culture of coaching and continuous improvement. This role models collaborative leadership, mentors staff in health education best practices, and promotes an environment where learning, reflection, and shared problem‑solving are core to daily work. The role contributes to shaping division‑wide approaches to equity and health promotion, ensuring that staff are supported, empowered, and equipped to deliver high‑quality, community‑centered public health services.

Characteristic duties include:

• Establishing program goals, objectives, and evaluation plans
• Preparing and submitting grant applications and progress reports
• Delivering evidence based health education programs and trainings
• Developing, revising, and culturally adapting educational materials
• Conducting community needs assessments and using data to guide programming
• Providing technical assistance to community partners on health education and program planning
• Supervising Health Educators and supporting professional development
• Collecting program specific data and producing reports
• Supporting community organizing and capacity building efforts

The Health Educator Senior will work primarily at the Chesterfield Health Department, however regular travel within the health district is required. Typical work hours will be Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, with occasional evenings and weekends.

This is a restricted position which is solely funded by Federal CDC grant funds ending 09/30/2027. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually and periodically thereafter. Employment is contingent on the continued availability of grant or non-general funds.

This position offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance options, life insurance, retirement plans, disability plans, and more. The Virginia Department of Health also offers paid time off including but not limited to; annual leave, family & personal leave, sick leave, 13 paid holidays, and a host of other leave options.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of public health principles; health education and health promotion theories; community health assessment; program planning and evaluation; policy and systems change; and community organizing

• Skills in designing, implementing, and evaluating health education programs; conducting needs assessments; developing educational materials; public speaking; group facilitation; and writing reports and grants

• Ability to work independently, set priorities, solve problems, and make data informed decisions

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally; build strong relationships with diverse community groups; and collaborate across sectors

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to information security policies

Additional Considerations

• Bilingual English/Spanish

• Experience engaging community members in both large and small group settings

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with culturally diverse populations and apply culturally responsive practices

• Experience supervising staff

• Comfort with learning and using new software platforms (e.g., Unite Us, FindHelp)

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.

Contact Information

Name: Brandi Henderson

Phone: 804-751-4359

Email: brandi.henderson@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.