Title: Human Services Program Specialist
State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II
Hiring Range: $46,403.00 - $65,050.75
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: Richmond City
Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Protects and promotes the health and safety of Richmond City residents by supporting violence prevention initiatives that reduce community violence through education, outreach, collaboration, and evidence-based prevention strategies. This is accomplished by planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating violence prevention programs; conducting community outreach and engagement; developing and maintaining partnerships with community organizations, schools, healthcare providers, law enforcement, and other stakeholders; connecting individuals and communities to available resources; and supporting violence prevention events and public health initiatives.
Provides support for the Richmond and Henrico Health District's Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) by advancing violence prevention priorities through program planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement. Assists with identifying community needs, monitoring program activities and outcomes, maintaining program records and reports, and ensuring activities are conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, grant requirements, and agency priorities.
Serves as a resource on violence prevention by providing education, technical assistance, and outreach to community partners, organizations, and residents. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen partnerships, increase community engagement, and implement sustainable strategies that address the root causes of violence, reduce health disparities, and improve community safety and well-being. Provides support to the Health District and participates in additional public health initiatives, emergency response activities, and other duties as assigned to support the agency's mission.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Knowledge of public health principles and practices related to violence prevention, community engagement, health promotion, and prevention programming.
2. Experience planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating community-based programs, projects, or public health initiatives.
3. Experience developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships with community organizations, schools, healthcare providers, governmental agencies, or other stakeholders to achieve program goals.
4. Experience collecting, maintaining, and analyzing program data; preparing reports; maintaining accurate documentation; and ensuring compliance with applicable policies, procedures, grant requirements, or program standards.
5. Experience identifying community needs, analyzing complex issues, recommending solutions, and supporting continuous quality improvement through program planning and evaluation.
Additional Considerations
1. Experience working in public health, violence prevention, injury prevention, community health, behavioral health, youth development, or related human services programs.
2. Experience coordinating or supporting grant-funded programs, including grant reporting, performance measure tracking, and program evaluation.
3. Experience using Community Health Assessments (CHA), Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIP), or other population health data to inform program planning and decision-making.
4. Bilingual in Spanish and English 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.
Contact Information
Name: Vontrell Hodges
Phone: 804-461-7605
Email: Vontrell.Hodges@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.
The Commonwealth of Virginia is located in the South Atlantic region of the United States. It was the 10th state to be admitted to the Union on June 25, 1788. Home to approximately 8 million residents, Virginia is the 12th most populous state in the United States. The capital is Richmond, and its most populous city is Virginia Beach.
The narrative history of the Commonwealth of Virginia often begins with the founding of Jamestown in 1607, near what is now modern day Williamsburg, Virginia. Jamestown became the first permanent English settlement in the New World, and the Virginia General Assembly, established on July 30, 1619, is now recognized as the oldest legislative body in the western hemisphere. When Virginia became a royal colony in 1624, the robust tobacco trade that had been developing in Virginia helped establish the American colonies as a powerful economic force. During the American Revolution, Virginia witnessed the final surrender of British forces at Yorktown and later became known as the birthplace of many revolution-era figures and future American presidents, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. To date, 8 United States presidents have been born in Virginia, more than in any other state.
The modern government of Virginia is nearly identical in structure to the federal government, and is divided into 3 branches, these being the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches. The Virginia General Assembly is comprised of the 100-member House of Delegates and the 40-member Senate. A governor and lieutenant governor are elected every 4 years. Governors cannot be elected to or serve consecutive terms. Virginia’s judicial system consists of the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Court of Appeals of Virginia, the Circuit Courts, and the lower General District Courts and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts. Virginia has 13 electoral votes in presidential elections, and possesses 11 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
